This document provides information about the 7th Annual Feria Para Aprender event taking place on January 26th. It discusses the growth of the Spanish-speaking population in Central Texas, past successes of the Feria Para Aprender event in educating over 200,000 parents and students, and the planned activities and volunteer roles for the upcoming event, including distributing books, conducting workshops, visualizations of career opportunities, and vision exams.
This document provides information about the 7th Annual Feria Para Aprender educational event happening on January 26th in Austin, Texas. It discusses the growth of the event over the last 7 years, attracting over 200,000 parents and students. The document also outlines demographic information about Central Texas students, assumptions of US parents, best practices for interacting with families at the event, and logistics for exhibitors participating in the event.
The annual report summarizes the activities of ARM for the 2014-2015 fiscal year. It discusses ARM's efforts to empower rural communities through initiatives focused on education, healthcare, livelihoods, and women's empowerment. Key programs discussed include the Adarsh Vidya Mandir school, child rights assemblies, and the Childline project. The report provides statistics on the reach and impact of ARM's various community development programs.
World Education provides education programs for Burmese refugees and migrants living along the Thailand-Burma border. There are over 2 million people from Burma who have been displaced due to conflict and human rights violations. World Education supports refugee schools in nine camps along the border through activities like teacher training, education for children with special needs, and Thai language instruction. However, funding for refugee education has decreased in recent years, leaving a budget shortfall of around $720,000 that is needed to continue providing education to the 36,000 school-aged refugee children living in the camps.
Volume 2: issue 3
Contents
• PAN at a glance:2013
• Front Page father Media Campaign Launched
• PAN Materials: Translated and Impacting Communities in East Africa
• A COLD WAR BREWING: The ‘Lost’ New Generation should borrow from indigenous knowledge on Parenting
• PAN Events
Archive newsletters on PAN Website: Download: Download previous PAN newsletters, click on link: http://www.parentinginafrica.org/en/index.php?option=com_jdownloads&Itemid=49&view=viewcategory&catid=6
Bertrand Ishimwe and Azahara Garcia Espejo have started Irembo Foundation in Kigali, Rwanda to help vulnerable children and families. The foundation runs several projects including a sewing project employing unemployed women, a basket weaving project, a shoe making project for unemployed men, and a youth group. It also pays school fees for poor children and health insurance for families. The goals are to help over 100 children access education, provide jobs for parents, and insure 62 families. Funds will support expanding training, materials, and identifying more families to help.
The document provides information on several community outreach programs housed at or partnered with Eastern Michigan University:
1) The Business Side of Youth (The B. Side) is a program that fosters entrepreneurship in local youth through business education and social enterprises like Digital Inclusion and Art Around Town.
2) Bright Futures is an afterschool and summer program serving local school districts to improve academic achievement and develop self-efficacy in students.
3) EMU Athletics involves over 500 student-athletes in community service, including supporting local charities and elementary schools.
Edified Generation Rwanda organized an event to commemorate Universal Children's Day and promote reading. Over 150 people attended, including guests, parents, children, and youth. Several guest speakers addressed the audience, emphasizing the importance of education, reading, and children's rights. Partners who supported the event included Imbuto Foundation, World Vision Rwanda, UNESCO, and the Rwanda National Commission for UNESCO. The event aimed to promote education, children's rights, and a culture of reading in Rwanda.
This document provides a comprehensive guide to volunteering in South Africa. It discusses popular volunteer projects such as teaching, healthcare, orphanage care, wildlife conservation and sports coaching. Popular locations for volunteering include Cape Town, Johannesburg, Port Elizabeth, Limpopo and KwaZulu Natal. The best times to volunteer are summer (November to February) for northern and eastern areas, and winter (June to August) for western coastal areas like Cape Town. When choosing a volunteer program, factors to consider include the organization's professionalism, included costs, local community impact, and safety standards.
This document provides information about the 7th Annual Feria Para Aprender educational event happening on January 26th in Austin, Texas. It discusses the growth of the event over the last 7 years, attracting over 200,000 parents and students. The document also outlines demographic information about Central Texas students, assumptions of US parents, best practices for interacting with families at the event, and logistics for exhibitors participating in the event.
The annual report summarizes the activities of ARM for the 2014-2015 fiscal year. It discusses ARM's efforts to empower rural communities through initiatives focused on education, healthcare, livelihoods, and women's empowerment. Key programs discussed include the Adarsh Vidya Mandir school, child rights assemblies, and the Childline project. The report provides statistics on the reach and impact of ARM's various community development programs.
World Education provides education programs for Burmese refugees and migrants living along the Thailand-Burma border. There are over 2 million people from Burma who have been displaced due to conflict and human rights violations. World Education supports refugee schools in nine camps along the border through activities like teacher training, education for children with special needs, and Thai language instruction. However, funding for refugee education has decreased in recent years, leaving a budget shortfall of around $720,000 that is needed to continue providing education to the 36,000 school-aged refugee children living in the camps.
Volume 2: issue 3
Contents
• PAN at a glance:2013
• Front Page father Media Campaign Launched
• PAN Materials: Translated and Impacting Communities in East Africa
• A COLD WAR BREWING: The ‘Lost’ New Generation should borrow from indigenous knowledge on Parenting
• PAN Events
Archive newsletters on PAN Website: Download: Download previous PAN newsletters, click on link: http://www.parentinginafrica.org/en/index.php?option=com_jdownloads&Itemid=49&view=viewcategory&catid=6
Bertrand Ishimwe and Azahara Garcia Espejo have started Irembo Foundation in Kigali, Rwanda to help vulnerable children and families. The foundation runs several projects including a sewing project employing unemployed women, a basket weaving project, a shoe making project for unemployed men, and a youth group. It also pays school fees for poor children and health insurance for families. The goals are to help over 100 children access education, provide jobs for parents, and insure 62 families. Funds will support expanding training, materials, and identifying more families to help.
The document provides information on several community outreach programs housed at or partnered with Eastern Michigan University:
1) The Business Side of Youth (The B. Side) is a program that fosters entrepreneurship in local youth through business education and social enterprises like Digital Inclusion and Art Around Town.
2) Bright Futures is an afterschool and summer program serving local school districts to improve academic achievement and develop self-efficacy in students.
3) EMU Athletics involves over 500 student-athletes in community service, including supporting local charities and elementary schools.
Edified Generation Rwanda organized an event to commemorate Universal Children's Day and promote reading. Over 150 people attended, including guests, parents, children, and youth. Several guest speakers addressed the audience, emphasizing the importance of education, reading, and children's rights. Partners who supported the event included Imbuto Foundation, World Vision Rwanda, UNESCO, and the Rwanda National Commission for UNESCO. The event aimed to promote education, children's rights, and a culture of reading in Rwanda.
This document provides a comprehensive guide to volunteering in South Africa. It discusses popular volunteer projects such as teaching, healthcare, orphanage care, wildlife conservation and sports coaching. Popular locations for volunteering include Cape Town, Johannesburg, Port Elizabeth, Limpopo and KwaZulu Natal. The best times to volunteer are summer (November to February) for northern and eastern areas, and winter (June to August) for western coastal areas like Cape Town. When choosing a volunteer program, factors to consider include the organization's professionalism, included costs, local community impact, and safety standards.
The document provides details about the "Moving to Raise" project and the proposed "Hlub" theatrical dance performance. The "Moving to Raise" project raised awareness about human trafficking through educational campaigns in schools and communities in northern Vietnam. The final event, "Hlub", will use dance to convey the pain of trafficked victims and inspire support for anti-trafficking efforts. The proposal summarizes the activities, achievements, and timeline for "Hlub" and provides budgets for expenditures, sponsorships, and contact information.
The document is a letter from Meagan Twardy to Melanie Jones, the Executive Director of the Autism Society of Alabama, presenting a communication plan to retain and gain supporters. The plan focuses on families, educators, and volunteers. Tactics include posters and radio ads promoting events to families, a direct mail letter to educators about an autism conference, and a radio ad targeting adolescents to volunteer. The goal is to help more families and increase support for the nonprofit.
The document summarizes the leaders of the top 50 smartest companies in Pittsburgh for 2016. It discusses various honorees and their accomplishments, including growing family businesses, expanding healthcare technologies, developing sustainable communities, and more. The honorees come from diverse industries yet share a passion for their work.
The document provides details about communication processes at the El Paso Independent School District (EPISD). It discusses the district's history and growth. It then summarizes the current communication procedures, which include sending letters to parents, requiring visitor passes, conducting employee background checks, and teaching students safety protocols. Interviews with an elementary school principal and the Director of Communications provide additional context about notification systems and addressing specific incidents.
The newsletter discusses Rotary's focus on basic education and literacy. It provides statistics showing the benefits of education, such as reduced poverty and maternal mortality. While literacy rates are rising, many children worldwide are still out of school or lack basic reading skills. The newsletter describes local projects supported by Rotary clubs that provide books, food, and other resources to schools and preschools in South Africa. These initiatives aim to improve access to education and support for basic needs.
U&I is a non-profit focused on empowering disadvantaged children in India through education. In 2019-2020, U&I operated 56 learning centers across 25 cities with 1554 students and 2381 volunteers. Key impacts included:
- 7,645,680 hours of tutoring across centers
- 96% of students improved their English skills
- 100% growth across impact assessments of 213 students
- Education transformed lives, as illustrated by stories from learning centers
U&I aims to continue equipping youth volunteers to support underserved children through high-quality education and mentorship.
The document is a newsletter from the City of Pleasant Hill that provides information about upcoming community events and recognizes award winners from the annual Community Awards Night. It summarizes that Matt Rinn won Citizen of the Year, Liz Kim won Educator of the Year, Ron Jewison won Business Person of the Year, and Laura Maule won Teen of the Year. It also announces volunteer opportunities on various City commissions and boards and upcoming Earth Day and recycling events in the community.
This edition of Y-PEER News Bulletin contains information and updates from October - November and is put together by an amazing editorial team, consisting of Y-Peerers from different regions and with diverse backgrounds, so hopefully while reading it, you will be able to feel how diverse and interesting our network is.
To Love Children Educational Foundation (TLC) is a non-profit organization focused on developing educational programs and promoting human rights for girls in developing countries. In 2011, TLC conducted various activities in Uganda such as donating books to a library to help children's education, training youth on HIV/AIDS prevention, and advocating for girls' rights at the United Nations. TLC collaborated with local partners and donors to carry out these initiatives aimed at empowering girls through education.
This impact report summarizes U&I's work in 2020-2021 to support students and communities during the pandemic. Key points:
- U&I partnered with others to provide COVID relief to migrants. They digitized classrooms through community donations and implemented virtual learning strategies to educate over 2000 students at risk of dropping out.
- Stories of resilience and creativity emerged as volunteers and students adapted to challenges. Communities supported one another, from aiding migrants to donating devices for online learning.
- Through teaching, care programs, and community initiatives, U&I impacted over 42,000 lives across India. Their work empowered underserved groups and mobilized volunteers even during lockdowns.
When 193 nation's ratified the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals, there was strong consensus that young people's actions were critical to achieving the Goals. YSA
This annual report from the North Florida School of Special Education summarizes the 2017-2018 school year. It describes how the school helps students with intellectual and developmental disabilities reach their full potential through academic, vocational, and therapeutic programs. It highlights the school's expansion plans and commitment to community partnerships, including its reverse inclusion program. The report expresses gratitude for the generous philanthropic and volunteer support that strengthens the school's ability to enrich students' lives.
The document lists upcoming events at Penn State Harrisburg between February 23 and March 26, including advising sessions, career fairs, guest speakers, workshops, registration periods for intramural sports, film screenings, and award ceremonies. It also provides details about Holly Maitland-McKenna, a Penn State alumna and swim coach, who swam for 15 hours to raise over $3,400 for THON, Penn State's dance marathon that benefits pediatric cancer research.
After adopting her son from South Africa, Amy Stokes founded Infinite Family to connect orphaned children in South Africa with online mentors around the world. She was inspired by the large number of orphaned children in sub-Saharan Africa due to AIDS and other diseases. Infinite Family pairs over 600 children with over 400 volunteers from 15 countries who spend at least 30 minutes per week mentoring through a secure online platform. Amy hopes to expand opportunities for Africa's children to build their futures.
This document discusses predictive coding 2.0 as an improved method for e-discovery. Predictive coding 1.0 had limitations in dealing with incomplete document collections that are continuously updated and changing coding calls. Predictive coding 2.0 utilizes a flexible analytics framework based on bipartite graphs that can dynamically assess documents and adapt to new information as the collection and coding changes over time, allowing for continuous case assessment. The authors provide examples of how predictive coding 2.0 could enhance e-discovery in complex litigation matters.
The following presentation is available to Exhibitors, Physical Activities & Volunteers who will be participating in the 2012 Let's Move CA: Fitness Feria on Saturday, June 16.
Hewlett-Packard has a corporate social responsibility program that focuses on being environmentally friendly in their operations and reducing their carbon footprint, they have initiatives to use renewable energy and recyclable packaging in their products, and they aim to improve lives and communities through philanthropic donations and volunteer work by employees.
This document contains biographical information about Runpeng Xie, including his education at Washington State University where he earned a BA in Finance in 2013, work experience living in several countries and traveling abroad, interests in currency exchange, alternative energy and sports, and goals to become a top producer in finance and explore new energy resources.
The document provides information for exhibitors participating in the 4th Annual Es El Momento: Feria de Educación event on October 13, 2012 at CSU Dominguez Hills. It outlines key details about the future population growth in California, the profile of Feria parents, and how the event prepares families for educational success. Exhibitors are expected to actively engage parents using a 5-step model, reinforce the economic benefits of education, and guide families to further resources. Logistical details such as parking, facilities, setup times and guidelines are also reviewed.
Exhibitor Training is offered to all organizations participating in the 2012 Let's Move CA: Fitness Feria.
Training is provided by Sylvia Acevedo of CommuniCard LLC.
The document provides details about the "Moving to Raise" project and the proposed "Hlub" theatrical dance performance. The "Moving to Raise" project raised awareness about human trafficking through educational campaigns in schools and communities in northern Vietnam. The final event, "Hlub", will use dance to convey the pain of trafficked victims and inspire support for anti-trafficking efforts. The proposal summarizes the activities, achievements, and timeline for "Hlub" and provides budgets for expenditures, sponsorships, and contact information.
The document is a letter from Meagan Twardy to Melanie Jones, the Executive Director of the Autism Society of Alabama, presenting a communication plan to retain and gain supporters. The plan focuses on families, educators, and volunteers. Tactics include posters and radio ads promoting events to families, a direct mail letter to educators about an autism conference, and a radio ad targeting adolescents to volunteer. The goal is to help more families and increase support for the nonprofit.
The document summarizes the leaders of the top 50 smartest companies in Pittsburgh for 2016. It discusses various honorees and their accomplishments, including growing family businesses, expanding healthcare technologies, developing sustainable communities, and more. The honorees come from diverse industries yet share a passion for their work.
The document provides details about communication processes at the El Paso Independent School District (EPISD). It discusses the district's history and growth. It then summarizes the current communication procedures, which include sending letters to parents, requiring visitor passes, conducting employee background checks, and teaching students safety protocols. Interviews with an elementary school principal and the Director of Communications provide additional context about notification systems and addressing specific incidents.
The newsletter discusses Rotary's focus on basic education and literacy. It provides statistics showing the benefits of education, such as reduced poverty and maternal mortality. While literacy rates are rising, many children worldwide are still out of school or lack basic reading skills. The newsletter describes local projects supported by Rotary clubs that provide books, food, and other resources to schools and preschools in South Africa. These initiatives aim to improve access to education and support for basic needs.
U&I is a non-profit focused on empowering disadvantaged children in India through education. In 2019-2020, U&I operated 56 learning centers across 25 cities with 1554 students and 2381 volunteers. Key impacts included:
- 7,645,680 hours of tutoring across centers
- 96% of students improved their English skills
- 100% growth across impact assessments of 213 students
- Education transformed lives, as illustrated by stories from learning centers
U&I aims to continue equipping youth volunteers to support underserved children through high-quality education and mentorship.
The document is a newsletter from the City of Pleasant Hill that provides information about upcoming community events and recognizes award winners from the annual Community Awards Night. It summarizes that Matt Rinn won Citizen of the Year, Liz Kim won Educator of the Year, Ron Jewison won Business Person of the Year, and Laura Maule won Teen of the Year. It also announces volunteer opportunities on various City commissions and boards and upcoming Earth Day and recycling events in the community.
This edition of Y-PEER News Bulletin contains information and updates from October - November and is put together by an amazing editorial team, consisting of Y-Peerers from different regions and with diverse backgrounds, so hopefully while reading it, you will be able to feel how diverse and interesting our network is.
To Love Children Educational Foundation (TLC) is a non-profit organization focused on developing educational programs and promoting human rights for girls in developing countries. In 2011, TLC conducted various activities in Uganda such as donating books to a library to help children's education, training youth on HIV/AIDS prevention, and advocating for girls' rights at the United Nations. TLC collaborated with local partners and donors to carry out these initiatives aimed at empowering girls through education.
This impact report summarizes U&I's work in 2020-2021 to support students and communities during the pandemic. Key points:
- U&I partnered with others to provide COVID relief to migrants. They digitized classrooms through community donations and implemented virtual learning strategies to educate over 2000 students at risk of dropping out.
- Stories of resilience and creativity emerged as volunteers and students adapted to challenges. Communities supported one another, from aiding migrants to donating devices for online learning.
- Through teaching, care programs, and community initiatives, U&I impacted over 42,000 lives across India. Their work empowered underserved groups and mobilized volunteers even during lockdowns.
When 193 nation's ratified the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals, there was strong consensus that young people's actions were critical to achieving the Goals. YSA
This annual report from the North Florida School of Special Education summarizes the 2017-2018 school year. It describes how the school helps students with intellectual and developmental disabilities reach their full potential through academic, vocational, and therapeutic programs. It highlights the school's expansion plans and commitment to community partnerships, including its reverse inclusion program. The report expresses gratitude for the generous philanthropic and volunteer support that strengthens the school's ability to enrich students' lives.
The document lists upcoming events at Penn State Harrisburg between February 23 and March 26, including advising sessions, career fairs, guest speakers, workshops, registration periods for intramural sports, film screenings, and award ceremonies. It also provides details about Holly Maitland-McKenna, a Penn State alumna and swim coach, who swam for 15 hours to raise over $3,400 for THON, Penn State's dance marathon that benefits pediatric cancer research.
After adopting her son from South Africa, Amy Stokes founded Infinite Family to connect orphaned children in South Africa with online mentors around the world. She was inspired by the large number of orphaned children in sub-Saharan Africa due to AIDS and other diseases. Infinite Family pairs over 600 children with over 400 volunteers from 15 countries who spend at least 30 minutes per week mentoring through a secure online platform. Amy hopes to expand opportunities for Africa's children to build their futures.
This document discusses predictive coding 2.0 as an improved method for e-discovery. Predictive coding 1.0 had limitations in dealing with incomplete document collections that are continuously updated and changing coding calls. Predictive coding 2.0 utilizes a flexible analytics framework based on bipartite graphs that can dynamically assess documents and adapt to new information as the collection and coding changes over time, allowing for continuous case assessment. The authors provide examples of how predictive coding 2.0 could enhance e-discovery in complex litigation matters.
The following presentation is available to Exhibitors, Physical Activities & Volunteers who will be participating in the 2012 Let's Move CA: Fitness Feria on Saturday, June 16.
Hewlett-Packard has a corporate social responsibility program that focuses on being environmentally friendly in their operations and reducing their carbon footprint, they have initiatives to use renewable energy and recyclable packaging in their products, and they aim to improve lives and communities through philanthropic donations and volunteer work by employees.
This document contains biographical information about Runpeng Xie, including his education at Washington State University where he earned a BA in Finance in 2013, work experience living in several countries and traveling abroad, interests in currency exchange, alternative energy and sports, and goals to become a top producer in finance and explore new energy resources.
The document provides information for exhibitors participating in the 4th Annual Es El Momento: Feria de Educación event on October 13, 2012 at CSU Dominguez Hills. It outlines key details about the future population growth in California, the profile of Feria parents, and how the event prepares families for educational success. Exhibitors are expected to actively engage parents using a 5-step model, reinforce the economic benefits of education, and guide families to further resources. Logistical details such as parking, facilities, setup times and guidelines are also reviewed.
Exhibitor Training is offered to all organizations participating in the 2012 Let's Move CA: Fitness Feria.
Training is provided by Sylvia Acevedo of CommuniCard LLC.
2012 Feria Destino Universidad | Volunteer TrainingAdvancingAmerica
The document provides information about an educational event called Feria Destino Universidad 2012 Atlanta. It will take place on June 9th from 10am to 3pm at Georgia Tech's Student Center. The event is presented by The College Board, Georgia Tech, and Univision to provide resources and information to help families plan for their children's academic futures. It will utilize the Feria Method which involves training volunteers to have positive interactions with parents to discuss the value of education. The day will include exhibits laid out by grade level, workshops, and enrichment activities like a reading garden.
The document is an information sheet for the Curie Elementary School PTA's annual "Laps for Learning" fundraising event. It makes the case that supporting the local elementary school benefits the entire community by maintaining property values and ensuring a strong, vibrant place to live and work. The PTA fills critical gaps through programs in science, music, art, and PE. Local businesses are encouraged to sponsor the event at various levels from $100 to $1,000, with benefits like logo placement and recognition. The goal is to raise $35,000 to maintain the school's educational excellence.
This document is a newsletter from Stayner Collegiate Institute that provides information to parents about upcoming events at the school and ways for parents to stay informed and involved. It includes details about parent-teacher interviews, school council meetings, guidance information on post-secondary planning, and extracurricular activities. The principal encourages parents to connect with the school through its website, social media, and by attending school events.
The document provides an orientation for volunteers at UCP Charter Schools. It summarizes the mission and vision of UCP to provide inclusive education and support services for children with and without disabilities. It outlines the various campus locations across central Florida and the programs and services offered, including education, therapy, and support from infancy through young adulthood. The orientation covers policies and procedures for volunteers, including dress code, health and safety, privacy, use of logo, fundraising, code of conduct, and signing in/out. Volunteers are required to complete orientation and obtain county approval before serving to help UCP achieve its mission of support and advocacy for those touched by disability.
The annual report summarizes ARM's activities in 2013-2014. Key activities included adopting policies for livelihood development, food security, gender justice and disaster management. ARM worked in 562 remote villages, empowering rural poor women and children. The organization managed a primary health center that provided care to over 23,000 patients. ARM also operated a model school that provided education to 165 students and implemented various child protection programs through its child line project.
The circular provides updates on various school activities and events:
- Academics and testing are progressing well, with the first cricket games and athletics program underway. An inter-schools athletics meeting will be held on February 13.
- Several school policies are available to view online on the school website.
- A Grade 12 academic evening will be held on February 17 to provide information from various universities.
- Various school societies have begun, meeting mostly on Tuesdays, covering topics like public speaking, photography, drama, and more.
- Parents can meet teachers at a PTSA AGM on February 11 and tests are scheduled for February 9 and 12.
- The circular encourages participation in the My
The document provides an overview of activities and updates from the Andover Unified School District 385 in Andover, Kansas. It discusses accomplishments from the past school year, priorities for the upcoming 2015-2016 school year including classroom instruction and student safety, grants awarded by the Andover Advantage Foundation to enhance learning opportunities, and important enrollment dates and information for the new school year. It also highlights various events, activities, and achievements across the district.
The document announces an event called "PANc - Student Solutions for a Better Future" to be held on January 6, 2014 at 6:30 PM at the Central York High School Library. Mr. Wimmer's Honors Global Studies classes will present on modern global issues and potential solutions. Topics to be covered include floating farms, increased ethanol production via genetically modified sugar cane, and developing trade schools in Afghanistan.
The document presents the Child Adoption for Education (CAFE) program. The program aims to link donors with economically disadvantaged children in India to provide for their basic educational needs, which cost approximately Rs. 500 per year. Mentors and associates help identify needy children and patrons who can sponsor a child's education. The Helplink Charitable Trust oversees the program and ensures kits with supplies are delivered. The program had nearly 3,000 participating children in 2009 and aims to support over 10,000 by 2010 and 100,000 by 2015.
This newsletter from the Division of Educational Opportunity and Access highlights several schools and programs. It announces that Miami MacArthur South was the only school to receive a gold model award for their positive behavior program. It also announces the opening of nine new Student Success Centers and discusses how the Academy for Community Education has incorporated mobile devices and digital learning into their curriculum.
Inkululeko aims to provide South African township youth with the skills and support needed to succeed in education and employment. It assists learners from 8th grade through university or trade school with academic and social support, tutoring, experiential learning opportunities, and mentorships. The organization is staffed by locals and collaborates with universities to help fill the gap between high youth unemployment and many job vacancies in South Africa.
La Causa provides various social services and educational programs to help children and families in Milwaukee. In 2015, nearly 10,000 people received services through La Causa's charter school, crisis nursery, early education center, social services division and other programs. La Causa is committed to providing high-quality programming while being financially responsible stewards of donor funds. The annual report highlights the achievements of 2015, including expansion of several programs, and expresses gratitude to donors, staff and community partners for helping La Causa in its mission.
The principal's newsletter discusses preparing students for the Georgia High School Graduation Test and asks parents to support their children's study efforts. It also announces that the school's chocolate fundraiser was successful, raising $4,000, and introduces the upcoming canned food drive and a scholarship for criminal justice majors. Key dates are highlighted at the end, including Spirit Week and an upcoming basketball game.
The Kids and Wise Foundation is organizing a Career Day Celebration to educate and inspire children to achieve their dreams and be successful in life. They are inviting representatives from various professions to attend, and the event will educate parents on the importance of investing in their children's education. The CEO delivers a speech thanking supporters of the Foundation and its work providing education and support to less fortunate children. She outlines their achievements, needs, and future plans to expand their school and services.
This document summarizes a business case challenge competition hosted by OtterCares and Poudre School District Global Academy. Students were divided into teams to create innovations for problems faced by youth. Volunteers from OtterBox coached the student teams. Cinder Solutions was the winning team. After the competition, students reported increased confidence and interest in careers like business and STEM. Volunteers and students both wanted to participate in future competitions and felt they made a positive impact.
Casa Guatemala had a successful year in 2019, enrolling 215 students and impacting over 130 families. The organization focused on providing education, nutrition, and healthcare to students and community members. For education, Casa Guatemala strengthened parental involvement and ensured students had necessary school supplies. The nutrition program served over 250,000 meals and snacks to students, and the organization's farm grew crops for meals. Healthcare was provided through the on-site clinic and visits from 20 medical teams who saw over 375 cases. Major capital projects included building new school bathrooms with support from donors. Casa Guatemala expressed gratitude for its large network of donors and volunteers from around the world who support its mission.
The annual report summarizes Samarthanam Trust's activities from 2013-2014. Key activities included:
- Providing education to over 300 visually impaired, disabled, and underprivileged children through primary and secondary schools, as well as supporting 78 students in college. The high school achieved a 100% pass rate for the first time.
- Operating a nutrition program that provided midday meals to 7,500 children across 54 government schools.
- Operating a Livelihood Resource Centre that trained over 1,000 women and youth with disabilities and from marginalized communities in vocational and life skills to facilitate employment. The centre expanded its activities to 4 additional states in India.
- Continuing rehabilitation programs for
Brighter Children identifies and supports educational entrepreneurs who provide quality education to vulnerable children in some of the most impoverished communities in the world.
This document summarizes a business case competition hosted by Tala and One World Middle School where students were divided into teams to create products using artificial intelligence. The winning team was called "Karma". Pre and post competition surveys showed that the experience helped students feel more confident in obtaining career skills and prepared for future careers. 100% of students were interested in fields like business, marketing, and STEM after working with Tala volunteers. Both students and volunteers expressed interest in participating in future competitions and saw the impact on encouraging careers in different industries. The document encourages further engagement through volunteering, partnerships, donations and expresses gratitude to participants.
This is a game plan for school leaders on how to get involved with the ALL IN Campaign, to ensure millions of uninsured children and families get the health care they need and deserve.
Download, print, and distribute to school staff.
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2. 7TH ANNUAL
FERIA PARA APRENDER
Saturday January 26
North Austin Event Center
10am – 3pm
FlyersFeriaParaAprender.com
Facebook/FeriaParaAprender
Twitter@Learning Fair
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3. 2010: LARGEST GROWTH IN COUNTRY
Texas accounted for
50%
of the growth in
2 MILLION CHILDREN
children in the entire
United States from
2000 –- 2010.
FL
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4. 2010: CENTRAL TEXAS SHIFTS
Texas Students 21%
CTX Students 40%
CTX Low Income Students 93%
CTX ELLs 139%
0% 50% 100% 150%
Population Growth Rate: 2000 to 2010 Source: E3 Alliance
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5. OVER THE LAST 7 YEARS..
1. Largest Spanish-language education event in Central Texas
2. 200,000 parents & students nationwide
3. Organizations with bilingual staff increased to over 85%
4. 200,000+ children’s books
5. Increased involvement from Digital Media & STEM
6. Growing participation from ACC | UT Austin | Texas State
7. 1st Move Learn Excel Summit being held in 2013 to discuss
the impact of health & fitness on academic performance.
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6. THE FERIA MODEL
TRAIN CONNECT DEVELOP
SUPPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN CENTRAL TEXAS
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7. THE FERIA FAMILY
PARENTS CHILDREN
LATE 20s – EARLY 30s MAJORITY IN 5TH GRADE
SPEAKS SPANISH SURGE IN MIDDLE SCHOOL
GRANDPARENTS COUSINS FRIENDS
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8. PARA UNA BUENA VIDA
For a Better Life
1. Graduate from high school & earn at least a million dollars in your
lifetime.
1. Earn at least another million dollars in your lifetime by graduating from
college or earning a certificate.
1. Keep your Spanish but learn English as fast and fluently as you can and
you will have more opportunities for jobs and higher pay.
Reinforce during every interaction &
connect your programs to the benefit of an education.
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9. CONNECT IN 5
1Greet the Families
Stand in front of your table.
Praise the parent
for caring about their child’s
education.
Example:
“You’re doing a good thing by
being here today!
We are glad you came!”
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10. 2 VALUE OF AN EDUCATION
CONNECT IN 5
2Reinforce the Value of an Education
Remember: Parent is your first audience.
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11. CONNECT IN 5
3Describe Your Role
How does your organization support
academic success?
CONSIDER:
parental understanding
cultural context & cycle of
engagement
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12. CONNECT IN 5
4Wear a College/University Shirt
Build a positive connection with each family.
YOUR EDUCATIONAL JOURNEY
Why did you choose that school?
What does college mean to you?
How did your degree lead to a job?
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13. CONNECT IN 5
5What’s Next?
Direct parents to the next area.
Know Your Neighbors:
What programs compliment your mission?
Where do students go after your program?
Know the Career/Workforce Demonstrations and
Enrichment Activities.
Become familiar with the complete layout of the event.
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14. BEST PRACTICE FOR INTERACTIONS
- Be warm, welcoming and friendly in all conversations.
- Seek out opportunities to help parents; approach families who
look lost or confused.
- Use chairs to rest briefly & avoid talking or texting on phones.
- Remember that every person who walks by could benefit from
your services if you approach them.
- If you don’t have a role, come back to the Command Center for a
new assignment.
FeriaPara Aprender is an opportunity for 12,000+ impressions.
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15. LOCATION: North Austin Event
Center
LOCATION: North Austin Event Center
10601 North Lamar Blvd | 78753
- North Lamar between
Rundberg&Braker Lane across
from Chuy’s.
- Drive north on Lamar& make
right hand turn into Event
Center
- Free parking available at the
Event Center
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16. FRIDAY JANUARY 25
MOVE LEARN EXCEL SUMMIT 7AM – 2PM
- UT Austin Touchdown Club
- 10 Volunteers will greet, direct and register 100 attendees
- Lunch provided
FERIA SET UP 10AM – 8PM
- North Austin Event Center
- 2 –- 4 hour shifts throughout the day: come & stay as long as you can!
- Prepare 20K books & 10K balls; set up 100+ booths; decorate activity
areas
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17. SCHEDULESaturday January 26
8am – 10am Set Up Volunteers
8:30am Event Volunteers Arrive
9am All Volunteers Checked IN
Debrief about assignments & prepare area.
10am Doors Open to Public
12pm Lunch – Group 1
12:30pm Lunch – Group 2
2pm – 4pm Tear Down Volunteers
3pm Doors Close to the Public
3:30pm Volunteer Prize Raffle!
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18. - Color-coded sections
throughout the event
- Grand Hall flows directly into
Fiesta Room
- Families will enter & exit in the
Grand Hall
- Exit leads to Health Mobile
Units
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19. TRANSLATORS
- Assigned to a specific
organization
- Assignments sent on Friday
January 18 to connect with
organization contacts
- Research organization in
advance
- Translate alongside
organization staff members
who speak English
- MUST attend training & must
arrive by 8:30am
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20. FAMILY REGISTRATION
- Las Comadres
- Greet Families
- Distribute College Bags
- Discuss Navigation of Event &
Distribute Passports
PASSPORTS
- Map & List of Organizations
- No checkboxes or raffle ticket
this year!
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21. BOOK DISTRIBUTION
- Over 20K books to distribute
- Books sorted by age-range
- 2 books per child
READING GARDEN
- ACE Volunteers will read with
families in 3 groups.
- Encourage parents to sit & read
with their children and their new
books.
- Keep lines moving & assist any
special guest readers.
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22. - Financial Literacy & Health
Exhibitors
- Parent Workshops & Dual
Language classroom
- Career Photos in Visualization
- Ball Distribution *
- Lunch for Exhibitors & Volunteers
- Healthy snacks will be provided for
families & concessions will be
open for everyone.
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23. PARENT WORKSHOPS
- Financial Aid/FAFSA
- Deferred Action/Resources
for Undocumented Students
- Workshops will start every
hour from 11am – 2pm
- Manage lines & encourage
parents to visit nearby booths
between workshops.
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24. COMMITMENT ZONE
- Las Comadres
- Families will make college
pennants with their new
educational goals.
- Families will take pennants
with them to Visualization.
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25. VISUALIZATION
- Hispanic Chamber of
Commerce & Hispanic
Scholarship Consortium
- Children will take pictures in
career costumes.
- Families will take pictures
home with them.
- Manage lines; help children
with costumes; distribute
photos.
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26. RESEARCH
- Work with Dr. Omar Lopez to
conduct a short survey of the
parents’ experience
- Read questionnaire to
parents & record answers.
- Very good experience for
social science & education
majors.
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27. BALL DISTRIBUTION
- Distribute 10K athletic balls
- Ask parents to demonstrate
playing catch with their
children
- Show parents the proper
throwing technique & how to
catch safely
- 1 ball per child
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28. VISION EXAMS
- Essilor Vision Foundation will
provide approx. 75 vision
exams & make prescription
glasses on-site
- Register families & help
complete consent/exam
forms
- Manage lines & waiting area
- Help children pick out frames
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29. GUIDES
- Distributed in high traffic areas to
answer questions & encourage proper
flow to next activity.
- Must be highly outgoing!
PARKING
- Assist APD with traffic control &
monitor available parking spaces
EVENT SUPPORT
- Assist Christin throughout the day with
Registration & Lunch
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