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Boston Public Schools Engage Families to Help Turn Schools Around - 0 views

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shared by Lori C on 01 Dec 14 - No Cached

Lori C on 01 Dec 14

A great article that talks about involving parents in the learning process. With so many grandparents raising their grandchildren, this is a great way for them to stay involved with the schools, get out of the house, and make a difference. Children love and thrive when their parents are involved in their schools. Last week, my son's school has Math Morning and every classroom was full of parents there to support and learn how they can engage their children and themselves in the common core math that is now being taught. Many of us did not grow up with common core and we are learning alongside our children.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A great article that talks about involving parents in the learning process. With so many grandparents raising their grandchildren, this is a great way for them to stay involved with the schools, get out of the house, and make a difference. Children love and thrive when their parents are involved in their schools. Last week, my son's school has Math Morning and every classroom was full of parents there to support and learn how they can engage their children and themselves in the common core math that is now being taught. Many of us did not grow up with common core and we are learning alongside our children.</div>

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A Creative Community for a Changing - 0 views

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Civic Engagement Better Project Promoting Community Change Transfer Learning

shared by edwaldoabarbosa on 26 Mar 13 - No Cached

edwaldoabarbosa on 26 Mar 13

This is a very inspiring video. Though it doesn't delve deep into the things we've discussed this week, it does demonstrate the process of considering our past and present efforts in order to apply transfer learning for a proposed resolution.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This is a very inspiring video. Though it doesn't delve deep into the things we've discussed this week, it does demonstrate the process of considering our past and present efforts in order to apply transfer learning for a proposed resolution.</div>

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How to create strong connections - 0 views

Hello everyone, This week's Better Together readings talked a lot about connections and how they were instrumental in the success of how HUCTW came to life and also the success of Experience Corps...

started by Paula Shane on 29 Apr 13 no follow-up yet

Learning About Civic Engagement At A Young Age - 1 views

Nice piece. It's too bad we couldn't have heard more from the kids. The idea that they are helping children who need protection probably made quite an impression. Learning by using skills so practi...

started by Angela Dell'Isola on 24 Feb 14 1 follow-up, last by donna mogardo on 26 Feb 14

Salem State University and Lynn Library collaborate to empower teens - 2 views

Students working together to help design a digital learning lab for low-income students to use. "As they design the lab and raise money for its ultimate creation, the teens will learn skills in gr...

http:__www.boston.com_yourtown_news_lynn_2013_03_salem_state_university_and_lyn.html

started by Bryan McAskill on 01 Mar 14 no follow-up yet

Joy as Medicine: Above the Clouds - 1 views

Gary Oberstein, a labor and employment attorney, has recently founded a charity with his wife Martha,based at Norwood airport, called "Above The Clouds". The charity is committed to spreading joy ...

Promoting Civic Engagement Charity

started by Mark Dempsey on 16 Sep 13 no follow-up yet

Colleges are giving back to their surrounding community - 0 views

Colleges across the nation are providing civic engagement opportunities for their students, in effort to develop more well rounded individuals. Here was is what NYU is doing for their surrounding c...

Engagement Civic Community Change Together

started by Cori Williams on 18 Nov 13 no follow-up yet

Gathering youth to face serious issues head on! - 0 views

LINK: http://www.boston.com/yourtown/news/dorchester/2013/11/hold_grand_opening_of_teen_empowerments_b4_studios_set_for_t.html http://www.teenempowerment.org/programs.html Teen Empowerment is ...

Community Better Change Together Promoting Engagement

started by Mercedes Ferguson on 23 Nov 13 no follow-up yet

Civic Engagement Task Force - 1 views

http://www.compact.org/program-models/program-models-assessment/civic-engagement-task-force/1606/

Engagement Community Civic

started by Cori Williams on 07 Nov 13 1 follow-up, last by Cori Williams on 07 Nov 13

Learning to Give - 0 views

This is a website that explains to students how to help them with service learning in the community. This talks about each point children need to look at and think about to really get the most out ...

http:__learningtogive.org_resources_preparing_students.asp

started by Briana Bizokas on 24 Mar 14 no follow-up yet

Teachers and Parents working together - 1 views

This article left me wondering whether London schools, or British schools in general, have the same level of testing that we have in the US. It is very difficult for teachers to not "teach to the t...

started by ffaldor001 on 13 Oct 14 1 follow-up, last by donna mogardo on 17 Oct 14

Somerville Family Learning Collaborative Fundraiser [11/11/14] - 0 views

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shared by ycolonc on 11 Nov 14 - No Cached

ycolonc on 11 Nov 14

Every pizza purchased for dine-in or take-out from 5 pm until close means a donation to the SFLC, whose mission is to support parents and caregivers as they raise, nurture and educate the children of Somerville.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Every pizza purchased for dine-in or take-out from 5 pm until close means a donation to the SFLC, whose mission is to support parents and caregivers as they raise, nurture and educate the children of Somerville.</div>

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Planning a Campaign - 0 views

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Civic Engagement Planning Executing Campaign Social Better Together Lobbying On A Shoestring

shared by edwaldoabarbosa on 05 Mar 13 - No Cached

edwaldoabarbosa on 05 Mar 13

Great template for planning and executing a social campaign. Has great resources and case studies to learn from.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Great template for planning and executing a social campaign. Has great resources and case studies to learn from.</div>

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Commonwealth Seminar - 0 views

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shared by Rashaun Nalls on 28 Feb 13 - No Cached

Rashaun Nalls on 28 Feb 13

This is the website to a great program for those interested in learning more about the legislative process in Massachusetts. Its targeted towards introducing people of color and community workers and best of all it is totally free!

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This is the website to a great program for those interested in learning more about the legislative process in Massachusetts. Its targeted towards introducing people of color and community workers and best of all it is totally free!</div>

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Digital Media and Learning: Democratic Futures 2013 - 0 views

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shared by Felicia Sullivan on 14 Mar 13 - No Cached

Felicia Sullivan on 14 Mar 13

There has been a longstanding narrative of youth political apathy and disengagement from democratic life. However, this perception is now giving way to a richer account, one that seeks to illuminate the dynamic ways in which young people are redefining expressions of "citizenship," "political engagement," and "democracy." As the currents of social, political, financial, and global change intensify, what is the future of participatory democracy, youth activism, and civic and political education? How are the practices and forms of participatory democracy evolving in the age of social, digital, and mobile media? And what do these transformational practices reveal about democratic futures?

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">There has been a longstanding narrative of youth political apathy and disengagement from democratic life. However, this perception is now giving way to a richer account, one that seeks to illuminate the dynamic ways in which young people are redefining expressions of "citizenship," "political engagement," and "democracy." As the currents of social, political, financial, and global change intensify, what is the future of participatory democracy, youth activism, and civic and political education? How are the practices and forms of participatory democracy evolving in the age of social, digital, and mobile media? And what do these transformational practices reveal about democratic futures?</div>

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Arts and Civic Engagement - 0 views

started by Paula Shane on 26 Mar 13 no follow-up yet

Brockton After Dark - 0 views

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gwenbroadway on 05 Apr 13

Mayor Linda M. Balzotti announces that the Brockton After Dark summer program will start on July 2nd. Various activities will take place over the course of the summer at different locations throughout the city until August 24th. "Brockton After Dark accomplishes more than just keeping youth busy," said Mayor Balzotti. "The wide range of activities offered enables young people to take part not only in athletics, but also social and leadership development activities, learning skills that will stay with them for many years to come." Now in its ninth year, Brockton After Dark provides athletic and enrichment opportunities to youth, ages 13-20, at no cost, weeknights during the summer. Brockton After Dark will not be held Wednesday, July 4th. Various activities include basketball, soccer, tennis, volleyball, hip hop dancing, and art classes, as well as several other programs, which can be found on the City of Brockton's web site. Food will be provided at most sites. This is a great program to get these youth off the streets. I think many cites need to look into this and see if there city has funds for these programs.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Mayor Linda M. Balzotti announces that the Brockton After Dark summer program will start on July 2nd. Various activities will take place over the course of the summer at different locations throughout the city until August 24th. "Brockton After Dark accomplishes more than just keeping youth busy," said Mayor Balzotti. "The wide range of activities offered enables young people to take part not only in athletics, but also social and leadership development activities, learning skills that will stay with them for many years to come." Now in its ninth year, Brockton After Dark provides athletic and enrichment opportunities to youth, ages 13-20, at no cost, weeknights during the summer. Brockton After Dark will not be held Wednesday, July 4th. Various activities include basketball, soccer, tennis, volleyball, hip hop dancing, and art classes, as well as several other programs, which can be found on the City of Brockton's web site. Food will be provided at most sites. This is a great program to get these youth off the streets. I think many cites need to look into this and see if there city has funds for these programs.</div>

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Paula Shane on 07 Apr 13

This is nice Gwen! This program goes hand in hand with your community project! I also agree that if we had these type of programs available to our youth in more towns and cities, many lives would be changed for the better!

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This is nice Gwen! This program goes hand in hand with your community project! I also agree that if we had these type of programs available to our youth in more towns and cities, many lives would be changed for the better!</div>

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"Green" engagement - 0 views

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shared by Rashaun Nalls on 07 Apr 13 - No Cached

Rashaun Nalls on 07 Apr 13

These two links highlight the work of one of my former colleagues and friend Cynthia Loesch. Cynthia has been an advocate for her neighborhood of Codman Square (located in Boston) since her teenage years. She recently built a 100% green home inside her community which she used as a model to allow neighborhood residents to learn how to conduct green retrofitting ideas to be more energy efficient and to save money. http://www.81brent.org

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">These two links highlight the work of one of my former colleagues and friend Cynthia Loesch. Cynthia has been an advocate for her neighborhood of Codman Square (located in Boston) since her teenage years. She recently built a 100% green home inside her community which she used as a model to allow neighborhood residents to learn how to conduct green retrofitting ideas to be more energy efficient and to save money. <a href="http://www.81brent.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.81brent.org</a></div>

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Do Something in Hingham - 1 views

Hello Everyone, After the readings, I was curious to learn if any of Hingham public schools were involved in a DO Something project. I found two! Below I have posted the links for you to review it...

started by Paula Shane on 07 Apr 13 no follow-up yet

STUDENTS UNION 2013 - 0 views

Now in its third year, the students' unions summer conference has become a highly regarded feature of the NUS calendar. Taking place across two-days and two-nights at the University of Manchester t...

started by gwenbroadway on 24 Apr 13 no follow-up yet

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