Blog Category: Education
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Team NFL Players Inspire Local Kids
Team NFL players are serving as role models for kids in their local cities. Recently, George Wilson and Glover Quin appeared at reading events, inspiring students in their area. More
12/12/12
The 10th Annual Carol D. Reiser Children’s Book Award
The Corporate Volunteer Council (CVC) of Atlanta recently announced the winner of the 2012 Carol D. Reiser Children’s Book Award at the Atlanta Journal Constitution’s Decatur Book Festival. This festival is the largest independent book festival in the country. More
12/05/12
Give the ‘Gift of Giving’
Tis the season for giving and donating to your favorite charity's end-of-the year holiday drive. This is a time of year to appreciate our nation's rich history and tradition of charitable giving. Unfortunately, the tax policies that encourage individuals to give are at risk. We need your urgent help to tell Congress about how current tax laws on charitable giving help individuals and families in our communities. More
11/30/12
Professional Excellence Attributed to Childhood Mentors
Olympian Dawn Harper and St. Louis Rams and Pro-bowler Quintin Mikell
Crediting mentors and tutors on helping them achieve success, Olympian Dawn Harper and St. Louis Rams and Pro-bowler Quintin Mikell addressed the student body at Soldan International Studies High School on the importance of education and asking for help. More
11/26/12
Kindergarten Readiness: Why Is It Important?
The academic success of children in later years depends heavily upon their kindergarten readiness. The first few years of education and preparedness are the most crucial to establishing a solid foundation from which children can adapt to school systems. More
11/23/12