Two very important reports were released this week. First, the GA Department of Education released their new school accountability system, College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI), that measures schools and school districts on an easy-to-understand 100 point scale. The CCRPI is the new accountability system that replaces the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Adequate […]
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DAY 24 of 24 DAYS OF PREPARING TO STAND OUT AGAINST POVERTY!
Shareef Abdur-Rahim, Assistant General Manager, Sacramento Kings, 36 – Philanthropy, Role Model, Legacy – As a poverty-stricken youth who grew up in Atlanta, I am committed to leaving a legacy of philanthropy. Future Foundation is my small contribution to fighting poverty in our community. My vision is to enhance and expand Future Foundation so more […]
Reef House Staff Stand OUT! Day 23 of 24 Days of Preparing To Stand Out Against Poverty
Jaleesa McCutcheon, Program Aide (top left) – Passion, Strength, Maximize – I’m going to prepare to stand out by fighting for youth to be treated equally. Javana Monson-Hodges, Program Manager – Reef House (bottom left) – Dedication, Sacrifice, Suffrage – I will continue to be stern in my approach with parents and let them know […]
Day 21 of 24 Days of Preparing To Stand Out Against Poverty
Eddrena Clark, Program Manager – RealTalk ATL, 53 – Hope, Change Agent, Commitment – I am preparing to stand out by “motivating” those I encounter to strive to do their best always and to remind individuals that they “always” have OPTIONS to the vicissitudes of life. How will you prepare to stand out?
Day 20 of 24 Days of Preparing To Stand Out Against Poverty
Amanda Corinthian, Pathway Coach – Project R.E.S.T.O.R.E., 27– Serve, Encourage, and Exemplify – I prepare to stand out and serve my community by providing assistance in any capacity that I can to promote positive outcomes and surroundings. I plan to encourage those I come in contact with to do their best and live up to […]
Day 18 of 24 Days of Preparing To Stand Out Against Poverty
Angela Goggins, Case Manager – Parent Connect – Passion, Compassion, Consistency – As an adult educator and case manager, I am preparing to stand out by providing parents with skills, knowledge and resources they can use to deliberately parent their children to be confident, self-sustaining, socially conscious adults, capable of making healthy choices throughout their […]