The
Challenge - Education
A
Solution : Partners in education
In
Historic Treme, the hallways of Craig Elementary
School are shining again after years of neglect.
While
three old classrooms have now been transformed
into a spacious new library, and a whole new
world of learning.
Yet
these Craig students still face the same challenge
as thousands of their peers.
More
than 40 percent of all metro area fourth graders
currently fall below basic LEAP test levels
- a critical yardstick for academic skills.
Today,
hearts and hands from across our community
are coming together to help change those statistics.
As
one of Craig school's partners, WWL-TV has
contributed new computers and software to
the school library, so we can help students
"leap" into the 21st Century.
You
can become a partner as well. Like most major
urban school systems, the New Orleans Public
School system lacks sufficient resources to
meet all
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One Save One
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Each
One Save One
is a non-profit organization dedicated
to reversing the plight of children
in our community through recruiting,
training and supporting an army
of volunteer mentors throughout
the metro area.
Each
One Save One
provides mentors to existing programs
and works with school districts
and local governments to establish
workable mentoring programs where
none exist.
Each
One Save One
was
founded in 1994 by local business
woman Cathy Harris and WWL-TV's
Sally Ann Roberts. By May of 2001,
more than 350 mentors were working
with young people in our community.
Mentors go to area schools and
work with children for at least
one hour per eek on a variety
of activities, including: reading,
talking, homework, arts and crafts
and college test preparation.
For
more information on Each One
Save One, or to register for
the next orientation session,
please call Pattie Shoener at
949-5252.
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of
the needs of its schools and students. As
a partner, you can provide human and financial
resources that help meet the needs of the
schools, students, and enhance available resources.
Partnerships
in Education believes that good schools are
the key to our future. They produce a skilled
and marketable workforce, knowledgeable and
involved citizens, informed consumers and
inspired leaders.
Since
1972, the partnerships in education Program,
a joint project of the New Orleans Public
Schools and the Metropolitan area Committee
Education fund has served as a liaison between
the private sector and public schools. By
becoming a partner in education you can enhance
the educational process and ensure a brighter
future for the students and the city.
BECOME
A PARTNER IN EDUCATION!
As
a partner you can:
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sponsor internships and mentoring programs
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supply science, math and art materials
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provide career guidance and job shadowing
-donate
surplus materials such as books, computers,
furniture and lab equipment
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provide incentive awards for outstanding students
and teachers
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provide scholarships or supplemental funding
for college-bound students
-offer
contributions of goods or professional services
For
Information contact:
Sandra
McCollum
Partnerships
in Education
3510 General DeGaulle Dr.
New Orleans, LA 70114
(504)
365-5538
Visit
the Partners in Education Website
