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| Tuesday, August 22, 2006 | |
America's Leading Businesses Call for More High-Quality After School Programs
By nsbyrer @ 3:47 PM :: 1477 Views ::  :: Advocacy |
er School for All: A Call to Action from the Business Community
Note: The Tutor/Mentor Connection calls on leadership in business, professions, hospitals and trade groups to take an active, and strategic responsibility for PULLING youth through school and into careers. Read ROLE of LEADERS ppt at http://www.tutormentorexchange.net/Partner/CC/Presentations/Leaders/ROLE%20OF%20LEADERS_files/frame.htm
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| Tuesday, August 22, 2006 | |
CEO Commitment to Helping Kids Reach Careers
By nsbyrer @ 3:47 PM :: 1564 Views :: :: Advocacy |
Actions any CEO can take to make a difference for kids:
Note: Corporations who take on this leadership role and encourage volunteerism will benefit in many ways
This power point outlines benefits to hospitals of a volunteer-involvement strategy. http://www.tutormentorexchange.net/Partner/CC/Presentations/Recruitment/employee-volunteer_files/frame.htm
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| Tuesday, August 22, 2006 | |
CLOSING ILLINOIS? ACHIEVEMENT GAP report by Glen McGee
By nsbyrer @ 3:46 PM :: 1770 Views :: :: Advocacy |
This report, authored by Mr. Glen McGee, former Superintendent of Schools for the Sate of Illinois, provides arguments that support the growth of non-school tutor/mentor programs.
Note: This report has much to offer. The challenge is increasing the number of people interested in closing the gap and getting them to find and read such reports. The Links section of this web site includes links to many reports like this. The Discussion portal provides a place where people can meet and discuss this information, then determine ways to act to change the level of non-school support available to youth and families.
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| Tuesday, August 22, 2006 | |
IDHS and ISBE Release Recommendations for After-School Programs for Illinois Youth
By nsbyrer @ 3:45 PM :: 1464 Views :: |
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SPRINGFIELD (November 19, 2002) - Illinois Afterschool Task Force Recommendations.
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| Tuesday, August 22, 2006 | |
13,300 Children retained at CPS! More than Vallas ever Flunked!
By nsbyrer @ 3:45 PM :: 1477 Views :: :: Advocacy |
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The following article appeared in the September 2002 issue of PENCIL, the newsletter of Parents United for Responsible Education (PURE). It is reprented with permission
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In the National Media...
Dallas Morning News
, USA
- Feb 16, 2008
- Feb 16, 2008
She raised thousands of dollars to support tutoring and mentoring of poor, struggling students. Eventually, she started another nonprofit, the I Am That I ...
Southtown Star
, USA
- Feb 17, 2008
- Feb 17, 2008
"Being a tutor was interesting because I was able to help a student go from a D to a B in one of his classes," Ramirez said. ...
Earthtimes
, UK
- Feb 12, 2008
- Feb 12, 2008
CLE professional staff members work closely with students to provide structured tutoring sessions, independent living skills training and social outings. ...
Chicago Tribune
- Feb 10, 2008
- Feb 10, 2008
Olcer learned how to prepare raw food at Cousin's restaurant in Chicago, tutored by the Turkish chef Mehmet Ak. On a trip to India, she brought greens that ...
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