Saturday, April 2, 2011
04/21/11Wendy Kopp - Founder of Teach for America
04/21/11Wendy Kopp - Founder of Teach for America: "Hear what problems teachers face today and learn what can be done for things to get better tomorrow"
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
HOW SERVICE BUILDS CHARACTER
Outline for Character Education Workshop
by Lori Butterworth
To bring this workshop to your school or group, please contact: The Boomerang Foundation
Meaningful partnerships with community nonprofit organizations can help young people build confidence in their ability to have a positive, direct impact on issues that are important to them. In this lively, humorous and interactive session, you’ll learn about what nonprofits are looking for…and not looking for… in teen volunteers. Participants will come away with a philosophical framework and practical tools that can be used to create community service programs that are aligned with the goals of the nonprofit sector.
Background/strategies/goals:
Imagine youth taking leadership roles within nonprofit organizations to address emerging community needs. Imagine that any young person with an idea to make the world a better place is supported by nonprofit organizations willing to invest in and encourage their success.
by Lori Butterworth
To bring this workshop to your school or group, please contact: The Boomerang FoundationMeaningful partnerships with community nonprofit organizations can help young people build confidence in their ability to have a positive, direct impact on issues that are important to them. In this lively, humorous and interactive session, you’ll learn about what nonprofits are looking for…and not looking for… in teen volunteers. Participants will come away with a philosophical framework and practical tools that can be used to create community service programs that are aligned with the goals of the nonprofit sector.
Background/strategies/goals:
Imagine youth taking leadership roles within nonprofit organizations to address emerging community needs. Imagine that any young person with an idea to make the world a better place is supported by nonprofit organizations willing to invest in and encourage their success.
Friday, February 25, 2011
BOOMERANG NEWSFLASH - THE LATEST BUZZ
Santa Cruz High School Junior, Holly Borg, President of the Interact Club at Santa Cruz High and Area Director for Interact has done more to make the world a better place than most adults three times her age. Borg was awarded the first annual "Boomerang Foundation You Get Back What You Give Award" which includes a $500 scholarship. Holly plans to use the scholarship toward her dream to become a doctor serving those without access to medical care. Read more news from Boomerang...
Sunday, February 13, 2011
DailyGood: Runner Crawls to a Finish For Her Coach
Good News From School!
Here's is a heart-warming story originally published in the New York Times.
"Jim Tracy, a cross-country coach at San Francisco's University High School, was recently diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease and now walks with difficulty using braces on his legs and his back. But that doesn't stop him from coaching. And inspiring. At the state meet this year, star runner Holland Reynolds collapsed near the finish line. Despite all odds, she finished the race..."
Click this link to read the entire story: DailyGood: Runner Crawls to a Finish For Her Coach
Here's is a heart-warming story originally published in the New York Times.
"Jim Tracy, a cross-country coach at San Francisco's University High School, was recently diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease and now walks with difficulty using braces on his legs and his back. But that doesn't stop him from coaching. And inspiring. At the state meet this year, star runner Holland Reynolds collapsed near the finish line. Despite all odds, she finished the race..."
Click this link to read the entire story: DailyGood: Runner Crawls to a Finish For Her Coach
Saturday, February 12, 2011
The Most Critical Year of High School
by Tara Leonard and Lori Butterworth
On January 3rd the Consortium for Chicago School Research and The Institute of Education Sciences released a study about high school graduation. The key indicator used in the study for high school graduation was whether or not students were “on track” their freshman year. According to the study "on track" means:
- Earned enough credits to be promoted to grade 10.
- Had no more than one semester “F” in a core course (English, math, science, and social studies).
While there is evidence emerging among researchers and educators about the importance of mitigating the academic challenges that complicate the first year of high school, it's time to put in place effective prevention programs that address not just academic issues, but also the array of social and emotional challenges young people face as they enter high school.
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