P.S. 247, The New York City College Partnership
Elementary School
In 2008, Cohen co-created the College Partnership Program™, with 22 colleges now serving as partners for this low-income Brooklyn elementary school. A one-of-a-kind program, Cohen and P.S. 247’s Principal Christopher Ogno were recognized with the 2009 PENCIL Innovative Partnership Award.

United Federation of Teachers "Preparing for an Academic Future" Full story.
Brooklyn Courier, "P.S. 247 Tries Its New Monicker on for Size" Full story.
New York Post, "Thinking Ahead: Elementary Kids Team Up with Colleges to Jump-start Their Ambitions" Full story.
Daily News, "Syllabus for Success: Students at Bensonhurst Elementary School Already Have Eye on College" Full story.
College at Oneonta News, "SUNY Oneonta Partners with NYC School to Make College a Reality" Full story.
Niagara County Community College, "NCCC Joins College Prep Partnership Program" Full story.