Upcoming Events and opportunities
Road to Italian Studies Webinar March 2025
Honoring Leonard Covello's life and legacy: Fall 2024 - Date TBD
Honoring Leonard Covello's life and legacy: Fall 2024 - Date TBD
High school students can join us virtually for the opportunity to engage with a panel of college students, Italian educators, and professionals in various fields to learn about studying Italian in college, study abroad opportunities, and career pathways in Italian.
Email us at itany.aati@gmail.com to receive a recording of this webinar.
Honoring Leonard Covello's life and legacy: Fall 2024 - Date TBD
Honoring Leonard Covello's life and legacy: Fall 2024 - Date TBD
Honoring Leonard Covello's life and legacy: Fall 2024 - Date TBD
Leonard Covello, originally from Avigliano, Italy, immigrated to New York City at age 9 and grew up to become one of America’s greatest educators. Covello developed and instituted progressive community-centered educational programs characterized by close links between the school, the home, and the community, and are still a model for toda
Leonard Covello, originally from Avigliano, Italy, immigrated to New York City at age 9 and grew up to become one of America’s greatest educators. Covello developed and instituted progressive community-centered educational programs characterized by close links between the school, the home, and the community, and are still a model for today’s educational institutions. He was the founder and first principal of Benjamin Franklin High School. He was instrumental in the inclusion of Italian education in New York City's public schools. Join us as we celebrate his legacy.