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AVID: Be Better, Every Time

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February 7, 2019

A school is like a theater, and each classroom a stage. Well lit. Tables, desks, and chairs. Set decorations to match the subjects taught within. Mine, however, is an AVID classroom. My walls are adorned with posters, college pennants, and enough blank space...

Posted in Change Maker Stories, Education | Tagged Advancement Via Individual Determination, AVID, Toledo Public Schools

The Last Pencil: Having Supplies for our Students

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January 14, 2019

“Mrs. Thompson!” shouted Louis in a very disgruntled tone. His little arms crossed, barely able to see over my desk. “What’s wrong? Why the long face?” I said with a smile. He took a deep breath, “My pencil broke and it’s the last one...

Posted in Change Maker Stories, Education | Tagged The Salvation Army

A Path to Success: Finding Potential From A Big Brother

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November 29, 2018

Three years ago, I was really struggling, feeling unmotivated and honestly… I felt worthless. In addition to my school studies, I was responsible for taking care of my aging and disabled grandmother, who suffered from heart disease and COPD. There was so much...

Posted in Change Maker Stories, Education | Tagged Big Brothers and Sisters

Let’s Read Together: Overcoming Language Barriers

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November 5, 2018

Emilio’s preschool teacher asks us a question and I look at my husband. “Yes,” Eduardo says. “We understand.” We understand? What do we understand? I understand we are meeting because Emilio needs to take an assessment to see if he is ready for kindergarten....

Posted in Change Maker Stories, Education | Tagged Adelante, Leamos Juntos

Turning the Page: The Power of Reading and Mentorship

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October 28, 2018

This post is brought to you by the generous support of The Image Group, a national promotional product distributor and marketing-service provider, with a focus of supporting local, philanthropic initiatives. ~ Being a member of African American Leadership Council, we often...

Posted in Change Maker Stories, Education, Real Men READy, United Way of Greater Toledo

Emotional Anxiety: Seeing Through The Eyes of a Child

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October 17, 2018

It was Tuesday morning and the sun was beaming beautifully with only a few clouds in sight. I couldn’t picture a more perfect day. Looking around my classroom, I could tell most of the children in my preschool class were cheerful, enjoying the...

Posted in Change Maker Stories, Education | Tagged Harbor Behavioral Health, SEED

Call On Me: Speaking Up and Sharing Your Story

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October 12, 2018

A Creative Essay about our Class Trip to Toledo Museum of Art by Kayla, Fifth Grade “Welcome students,” says the museum docent to the twenty-one students of our fifth grade class. “What is a story?” she asks, and it’s no surprise that no one’s...

Posted in Change Maker Stories, Education | Tagged Toledo Museum of Art, WordShop

A Better Way: Living Healthy through Reading

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October 3, 2018

Keeping a consistent schedule as a single dad can be really tough. Since my wife died, my morning routine has actually stayed pretty consistent. Every day I get up before Harrison and check my blood sugar levels. I drink a tall glass...

Posted in Change Maker Stories, Education | Tagged Reach Out and Read, University of Toledo Foundation

Waiting by the Window: Building a Child’s Love for Reading

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September 30, 2018

Jacob burst through the back door and ran past me into the living room. He jumped onto the couch and looked out the window at the street beyond. “Is it here? Did it come?” he asked. “Did what come?” I said with a sly...

Posted in Change Maker Stories, Education, Imagination Library, United Way of Greater Toledo | Tagged Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, DPIL, Women's Initiative

A Mother’s Dream: Removing the Burden of Costly Childcare

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September 13, 2018

“I had a good dream last night,” I said, looking in the rearview mirror at Alex. He was strapped into his car seat, staring out the window. When he heard my voice, he looked up at me, as I broke his sleepy,...

Posted in Change Maker Stories, Education | Tagged Mom's House

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