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Our family recently learned of plans to end the MPS Italian Immersion Program as envisioned by our father, Tom Balistreri, and approved by the Milwaukee Board of School Directors in 2004. The proposed change would convert the Italian immersion school from an immersion program into a diluted “world language model,” merely consisting of one language...

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Leaders in government, medicine, public service, the arts, and cinema were honored at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington D.C. on Thursday by the Sons of Italy Foundation (SIF) at its 36th Annual National Education & Leadership Awards (NELA) Gala, celebrating the region of Lombardy.  The SIF awarded nearly $200,0...

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President Franco Pavoncello and Ambassador Armando Varricchio signed a new agreement establishing the Guarini Senior Fellowship on Transatlantic Relations during a visit by the Ambassador to John Cabot University. The new fellowship was created to promote transatlantic dialogue and stimulate discussion and cooperation between the United States, Ita...

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The Italian American Baseball Foundation has increased its college baseball and softball scholarship offerings for the fifth consecutive year This year, we reached 20 recipients, who were reviewed and approved by the IABF Scholarship Committee. Each student-athlete combines a strong academic standing and is playing college baseball or softball at t...

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Casa Italia in Stone Park will host a summer camp from June 16-20 and June 23-27. Campers ages 5-12 will learn about the language and culture of Italy through games, songs, sports, skits, cooking, and formal and informal lessons. Directed by Cav. Lyn Scolaro, a local language instructor with nearly 40 years of experience on the high school level, t...

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We offer our NOIA Leadership Scholarship to high school students who demonstrate a passion for giving back, helping others and taking an active role in ensuring our local Italian American community continues to thrive.  NOIA has a strong focus on investing in education. To address this priority, the organization will distribute scholarships directl...

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  Un grande aiuto per lo study abroad dei ragazzi americani in Italia Nomina del nuovo Console Onorario d’Italia nello Utah, Nick Fuoco, a Salt Lake City La celebrazione in New Jersey del defunto deputato italoamericano Bill Pascrell Jr. Delta Airlines lancia l'unico volo dagli Stati Uniti (New York) a Catania La Festa Italiana porta a Green Bay in...

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A native of Italy, Italian language teacher Cristina Tinnirello believes in providing students with a full immersion experience in the Italian language and culture, with the ultimate goal of helping them become better global citizens. Having learned five languages throughout her education, she understands the challenges and rewards of language lear...

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This week, DODEA Vicenza Elementary School visited the Scuola Primaria di Lisiera, a local elementary school for a student exchange. This school is one of the five of the Bolzano Vicentino Comprehensive Institute. The May 13 “Student Exchange Day” was coordinated by Maj. Mohamed Saeed, the 414th Contracting Support Brigade Community Relation’s Offi...

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The Italian American Heritage Society of Long Island seeks a 2025 summer intern. All applicants should email a cover letter of interest to italianamericanlongisland@gmail.com. This is an unpaid internship, but ITA-LI leadership will sign off on possible college credit opportunities. We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Summer Intern(s) to s...

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