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 […]
Sublime in the Community
Last Thursday, our Teen Center students visited Sublime Doughnuts to learn a little about what it takes to start and run your own business. There is no better example than Sublime. Owner, Kamal Grant, native of Marietta, Georgia, started this family business back in 2008 because he simply loves doughnuts. He first discovered his passion […]