by tech | Dec 23, 2009 | Elementary Schools
I had the honor of helping out Kendra Smith and her mother, Berna Smith, on December 17 for the 2nd annual Johnson Elementary Food Drive. Kendra is a teacher there at Johnson, and she worries not only about the fundamentals, but also the overall well-being of her...
by tech | Dec 18, 2009 | Community
Interestingly enough, I found a great source for information on effective community engagement and case studies: the Centers for Disease Control. It has a great primer on the basics of Community Engagement that I’m posting here, as well as with my interjections...
by tech | Dec 13, 2009 | Elementary Schools, High Schools, Middle Schools
Did you know that the Rishel Middle School building is actually home to three different schools? First is the 7th and 8th grade of the old Rishel program that is being phased out one year at a time. Second is the KIPP charter high school. Finally is the Math and...
by tech | Dec 11, 2009 | High Schools
A big congratulations goes to the music ensembles at Abraham Lincoln High School. I attended their winter concert last night, and I’m happy to see such a vibrant music program. The performing ensembles were the Beginning Choir, Orchestra, Concert Choir and...
by tech | Dec 7, 2009 | Community
What is “authentic community engagement”? I will be making an ongoing study of this concept, and I’ll share things with you. Here’s a short video excerpt of a speech by Richard Harwood, founder and president of The Harwood Institute for Public...
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