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The NCF considers itself an unconventional organization, and is looking to redefine the traditional notion of fundraising, with a unique, online fundraiser slated for October 3, 2023 from 11 a.m. till 12 noon (EST). The event will feature guest speaker Sean Callagy, attorney, entrepreneur, speaker, business and corporate coach, who has spoken for major multi-national companies including Disney, T-Mobile and Bristol Myers Squibb.
Callagy will be speaking about Unlocking Sustainable Giving – How to Benefit Life and Business Through Philanthropy. His presentation will focus on the benefits that charitable giving can have for a company’s bottom line, including increased customer loyalty, improved employee morale, and a positive brand reputation. He will also share practical strategies for incorporating philanthropy into a company’s overall strategy, such as cause-related marketing, employee volunteer programs, and charitable donations.
“What truly distinguishes the Nonprofit Collective Foundation is our commitment to collective giving, stated Danette O’Connell, the organization’s Founder and Executive Director. “We bring together donations, leveraging the combined funding of our generous donors to support a multitude of nonprofits, while equipping them with essential resources. Additionally, we offer our donors a user-friendly platform to facilitate the application process and efficiently manage their contributions, making a profound impact in the world of philanthropy.”
At the conclusion of the event, there will be an opportunity for VIP networking from 12 – 4 p.m.
To learn more about the fundraiser or to register, visit https://ncf-foundation.org/fundraiser.
About the Collective Foundation
The Nonprofit Collective Foundation is a dynamic philanthropic organization dedicated to empowering nonprofit organizations throughout the United States. By harnessing the power of collective giving, The Nonprofit Collective Foundation provides vital unrestricted grants and essential resources to support nonprofits in their missions. To learn more about the Nonprofit Collective Foundation and how to donate visit www.NonprofitCollectiveFoundation.org.
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DANETTE OCONNELL, Nonprofit Collective Foundation, 1 4124000887, [email protected], https://ncf-foundation.org
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The turnout was nothing short of spectacular. Over 50 teams, with more than 250 enthusiastic participants, graced the greens of BlackHorse, each swinging their clubs with the aim of making a significant impact. Players and spectators alike shared in the excitement, but the true heart of the event was its charitable mission.
This year, the Charity Classic proudly supported The Lighthouse of Houston – a beacon of hope for the visually impaired community. Serving individuals from infancy to old age, The Lighthouse is renowned for its transformative programs that empower and uplift those who face the challenges of visual impairment. Through their comprehensive suite of services, they have touched countless lives, making a tangible difference in the quality of life for many.
The Charity Classic was not just about golf; it was about hope, empowerment, and giving back. By the day’s end, the event had successfully raised an impressive sum of over $260,000. Every dollar will be channeled directly to The Lighthouse, bolstering their efforts and enabling them to extend their reach even further.
The synergy between NWP, renowned for its fuel distribution, gas stations, convenience stores, and popular franchises like Big Chicken, Burger King, and Denny’s, and The Lighthouse exemplifies the power of collaboration for the greater good. NWP’s commitment to serving the community, both at the pump and beyond, is evident in initiatives like the Charity Classic.
The “NWP 5th Annual Charity Classic” was more than a golf tournament. It was a gathering of like-minded souls, a community-driven effort, and a powerful reminder of the impact we can create when we unite for a shared purpose. As the sun set over the BlackHorse Golf Club, participants left with not just the memories of a well-played game, but the knowledge that they had played a part in lighting the path for those in need.
To the players, sponsors, and everyone who played a part in making this event a resounding success, NWP extends its heartfelt gratitude. Here’s to more years of driving for a cause!
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Omer Malik, NWP, 1 281-492-9555, [email protected], nwpgroup.com
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“IM greatly values the dynamic relationships we have with school leaders and teachers across the country, which serve as the guiding compass for IM’s trajectory,” said Gail Hartman, IM’s Senior Vice President of Product Strategy and Development. “This ongoing partnership and the feedback it generates about our products enable the IM team to identify areas for improvement, refine accordingly, and foster innovative solutions that are genuinely transformative for K–12 math classrooms.”
The IM 360 curriculum continues to be coherent and accessible to all. A free digital version, including downloadable print materials, will be released on the IM website beginning in summer 2024, and enhanced digital and print formats will be available through IM Certified Partners for school years 2024–25 and beyond.
“With the enhancements included in the IM 360 curriculum, students in IM classrooms will find more engaging problems relevant to their experiences,” said Bill McCallum, Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder of Illustrative Mathematics. “Teachers will also have greater support for implementing the IM problem-based instructional model, which has already transformed so many classrooms into lively spaces where students gain enduring proficiency with mathematics.”
Upgrades to the K–5 curriculum include:
Upgrades to the 6–12 curriculum include:
To learn more about the rollout of IM 360, visit illustrativemathematics.org/im-360.
About Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a world where all learners know, use, and enjoy mathematics. To learn more, visit illustrativemathematics.org.
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Brandi Tyler, Vice President of Brand & Communications, Illustrative Mathematics, (855) 741-6284, [email protected], https://illustrativemathematics.org/
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Key New NEPC Research Brief Takeaway: Summit’s bold claims of success stand in contrast to its weak responses to a public records request, revealing shortcomings in policies governing school performance, digital educational programs, protection of student data, and school funding.
BOULDER, Colo., Sept. 21st, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Businesses can be expected to claim success. But when children’s education and taxpayer dollars are at stake, reasonable transparency should also be expected.
Summit Public Schools (SPS), a California-based charter school network financially supported by hundreds of millions of dollars in technology-industry contributions, is widely promoted nationally as a success story to be emulated. Marketing for SPS claims that its innovative curriculum and instruction, anchored in its proprietary digital platform, leads to extraordinary percentages of its students being eligible for, accepted into, and graduating from college.
SPS’s boasts of success and its national prominence make understanding its story a useful way to gain insight into how Silicon Valley funds and markets education initiatives. To that end, Alex Molnar, Faith Boninger and Anna Noble, all of the University of Colorado Boulder, along with Meenakshi Mani of the University of Edinburgh, authored We Need Better Education Policy. Summit Public Schools Shows Why.
The research brief analyzes the documents SPS provided in response to a request for public records bearing on its reports of students’ academic success, its curriculum and instruction program, its proprietary digital platform, its protection of student data, its funding, and the validity and reliability of its assessments. The limited records SPS ultimately provided failed to support its claims of student academic success and did not demonstrate the validity or reliability of learning outcomes assessments. Nor did the records illuminate the pedagogical decisions embedded in SPS’s learning platform or its safeguards for student data and privacy. And although the financial statements SPS provided did not identify the sources of the large contributions it received, publicly available information suggests that tech industry donors provided significant funding and in-kind contributions. Such donors are likely to benefit from the development, promotion, and adoption of digital educational platforms such as that used by SPS.
Summit Public Schools provides a powerful example of inadequacies in policy related to transparency and accountability around school performance, digital educational programs, protection of student data, and school funding. For example, although California’s open records statute explicitly includes charter schools, its lack of an enforcement mechanism allows well-funded organizations like SPS to avoid meaningful compliance.
SPS’s inability to provide records demonstrating the academic success it claims suggests the need for greater oversight of performance. Its inability or unwillingness to identify key elements of its proprietary digital platform reveals inadequacies in state policy overseeing digital educational platforms and protecting student data. Its financial records indicate inadequate reporting requirements for sources and amounts of non-public funding. Finally, SPS demonstrates how nominally nonprofit charter school organizations evade public oversight and provide technology companies and their investors with both a market for their products and a continually renewing source of valuable data from young people.
The new research brief from Molnar, Boninger, Noble, and Mani provides state policymakers with recommendations for oversight and accountability to protect the public interest and to ensure the transparency of digital educational programs.
Find We Need Better Education Policy. Summit Public Schools Shows Why, by Alex Molnar, Faith Boninger, Anna Noble, and Meenakshi Mani, at:
https://nepc.colorado.edu/publication/summit-2023
The National Education Policy Center (NEPC), a university research center housed at the University of Colorado Boulder School of Education, sponsors research, produces policy briefs, and publishes expert third-party reviews of think tank reports. NEPC publications are written in accessible language and are intended for a broad audience that includes academic experts, policymakers, the media, and the general public. Our mission is to provide high-quality information in support of democratic deliberation about education policy. We are guided by the belief that the democratic governance of public education is strengthened when policies are based on sound evidence and support a multiracial society that is inclusive, kind, and just. Visit us at: http://nepc.colorado.edu
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Alex Molnar, National Education Policy Center, (480) 797-7261, [email protected], https://nepc.colorado.edu/
Faith Boninger, National Education Policy Center, (480) 390-6736, [email protected], https://nepc.colorado.edu/
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Arizona Leaders and Stakeholders to Discuss Community, Civics, Wellbeing and More
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The HeroZona Foundation recently announced the return of its 18th annual, invitation-only Arizona Delegation National Update Brunch happening on Saturday, Sept. 23. There will be several new guests and performers at the momentous event.
During the event, happening from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Georgia Brown’s in Washington D.C., expert speakers will cover important topics related to Arizona, including the diversification of the state, economic impact, business development, the housing market, health & wellness, and more.
“This event is a culmination of the hard work that these Arizona leaders pour into their communities every year,” said Alan “AP” Powell, Chairman of AP & Associates – Strategic Alliances, U.S. Army Desert Storm veteran and founder of HeroZona. “We’re thrilled to discuss important topics that will help continue to grow and improve our state for all populations.”
This year’s speakers include:
The event’s official schedule is as follows:
Closing remarks by Alan “AP” Powell, Chairman of AP & Associates – Strategic Alliances, U.S. Army Desert Storm veteran and founder of HeroZona.
The event is supported by APS, SRP, Andrew & Amy Cohn, Visit Phoenix, the Art Hamilton Group, KDL Services and more.
HeroZona Foundation has launched various community programs including Phoenix Tools 4 School, The Bridge Forum, Holiday Bike Giveaways, MLK Celebrating the Dream, Play It Forward: Engaging Our Youth Through the Arts, Veterans Reach to Teach, the HeroZona Forgotten Heroes Breakfast, the first Nielsen consumer report on veterans, the largest COVID-19 testing site for minorities and most recently, the Blue Zones Activate initiative, an effort to help make the Greater South Phoenix area a healthier and happier place to live, work, and thrive.
For more information about the foundation’s community program partnerships visit herozona.org or follow on Facebook.com/HeroZonaOrg.
About the Herozona Foundation
The HeroZona Foundation is a non-profit organization that empowers Heroes in the community through entrepreneurship, employment, and education. The group works with veterans, first responders and those that bring social good to future generations and under-served communities. The foundation’s mission is to create opportunities for the brave men and women who serve their country, and community, every day. For more information, please visit Herozona.org.
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Ivana Morales, HeroZona, 1 9738644523, [email protected], https://www.herozona.org/
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The company has deep expertise in quality improvement, care management, health information technology, analytics, and research and evaluation. Together, the experience and collaboration have made a significant difference over the past 50 years.
“The health care system has changed substantially over the past 50 years. Comagine Health has also evolved in its focuses with the changes to the health care system. We’ve been here working alongside our partners to address complex health care challenges,” said Marc Bennett, Comagine Health’s president and chief executive officer. “We continue to drive positive change every day in communities across the country. I’m grateful to be a part of that legacy.”
Learn more about Comagine Health and review this timeline of Comagine Health history.
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Meredith Mortensen, Comagine Health, 800-949-7536, [email protected], comagine.org
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New Members
Alfred Music—Alfred Music supports music education with a focus on quality methods, performance, and reference materials for teachers, students, and professionals, spanning every musical instrument, style, and difficulty level.
American Eurythmics Society—The mission of the American Eurhythmics Society (AES) is to promote the use of eurhythmics among music and other arts educators. The AES provides education, outreach, and engagement on a national level.
Ashley Cuthbertson Consulting—Ashley Cuthbertson Consulting is an educational consulting firm that partners with schools, districts, and organizations to help music educators develop the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to be responsive to the diverse, and ever-evolving needs of today’s learners so that all students have an equitable pathway to success in music.
El Sistema USA—El Sistema USA supports a nationwide movement of programs inspired by El Sistema which center equity and excellence in music education. ESUSA has 140 Member Organizations that serve over 25,000 students, supporting more than 6,000 Teaching Artists across 35 states! We support our member organizations through professional development, youth leadership, an annual National Symposium, regional gatherings, partner discounts & scholarships, consulting, evaluation & data resources, and more.
The Feierabend Association for Music Education (FAME)—FAME was founded in 2012 with the purpose of promoting and supporting the contributions to music education made by John Feierabend. FAME is a community of tuneful, beautiful, and artful teachers and learners.
Hip Hop Association of Advancement and Education—The Hip Hop Association of Advancement and Education (HHAAE) supports those who engage in Hip Hop to empower their communities.
Institute for Composer Diversity—The Institute for Composer Diversity works to encourage the discovery, study, and performance of music written by composers from historically excluded groups.
Lang Lang International Music Foundation—The Lang Lang International Music Foundation®, strives to educate, inspire, and motivate the next generation of music lovers and performers. Their unique programs encourage music performance at all levels as a means of social and emotional development for today’s youth, creating equitable opportunities for music learning regardless of background or circumstances.
MakeMusic—The mission of MakeMusic is to develop innovative solutions that transform how music is taught, learned, performed, and composed. MakeMusic creates, owns, and licenses advanced technologies and solutions to support teaching, learning, playing, composing, and arranging music.
Music and the Brain—Music and the Brain empowers music educators to build students’ academic and life skills through our school-day general music curriculum with whole-class piano instruction. We ensure equity for all learners by providing cross-curricular K–8 music lessons, ongoing music educator support, keyboard lab equipment, and an award-winning web platform with over 10,000 music lesson resources.
Music Publishers Association—The Music Publishers Association (MPA) is the oldest music trade organization in the United States, fostering communication among publishers, dealers, music educators, and all ultimate users of music. MPA addresses issues pertaining to every area of music publishing with an emphasis on issues relevant to the publishers of print music for concert and educational purposes.
New Harmony Line—New Harmony Line is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization inspired by the creative work of the M.I.T. Media Laboratory’s Opera of the Future group. The mission of New Harmony Line Music is to enrich lives by enabling individuals of all ages and backgrounds to engage with music—as active listeners, learners, creators, and connectors.
Opera on Tap (OOT)—The mission of OOT is to expose new audiences to opera and classical music by taking opera and classical music out of the concert hall and performing it in alternative venues, to aid young performers in their development by giving them the opportunity to perform and to promote and support them through our organization and to help promote new classical works of contemporary classical and operatic composers.
Phi Beta Mu International BandMasters Fraternity—Phi Beta Mu is an international bandmasters fraternity organized to promote fellowship among its members, to encourage the building of better bands and the development of better musicians in schools throughout the world, to foster a deeper appreciation for quality wind literature, and to encourage widespread interest in band performance.
Rhythm and Blues Preservation Society—The Rhythm and Blues Preservation Society is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) music society based in Atlantic City, New Jersey, founded in 2018 by Mr. Perry Thompson, Founder/Executive Director, with a sole mission to preserve the culture of Black music one record at a time. The organization is committed to leading the charge to get African American Music Studies in colleges and universities in America as a degree program by 2030.
Sarah Fairfield—Sarah M. Fairfield is an accomplished music educator with over 20 years of teaching experience. In 2010, she earned a Ph.D. in Music Education from The University of Iowa, while researching the development of musical creativity in children. Sarah currently works as a Leadership Development and Support Strategist for the Iowa City Schools. Sarah also co-founded Music ConstructED, an online platform focused on professional development and networking for K–6 general music educators.
Servant Leadership Association for Music (SLAM)—SLAM is a community of music teachers aspiring to serve their peers by elevating their own teaching and leadership skills in the pursuit of a program-wide culture of excellence centered on the synergy between authentic music making and a foundation of social-emotional health, trust, modeling, and service.
The Roundtable believes that music education should be taught by certified music educators, delivering sequential, standards-based music education to all students across the United States. It is unified under a single policy banner and works to achieve a consensus set of federal legislative recommendations aimed at ensuring the continued presence and expansion of robust music programs in America’s schools.
In May, the Roundtable released its FY24 Legislative Agenda, which highlights the value of music education as part of a well-rounded education for each child and communicates our position on issues at the federal level. Our priorities include funding for Titles I, II, and IV of the Every Student Succeeds Act, which can be used to support music education in high-need schools and music teacher recruitment and retention efforts.
The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) is a collaborative community that supports music educators and advocates for equitable access to music education. The only association that addresses all aspects of music education, NAfME, together with its affiliated state music education associations, advocates at the national, state, and local levels and provides resources and opportunities for teachers, students, parents, and administrators. Founded in 1907 and representing more than 57,000 members teaching millions of students, NAfME advances the music education profession and promotes lifelong experiences in music.
Follow NAfME on Twitter (twitter.com/nafme), Facebook (facebook.com/nafme), and on Instagram (instgram.com/nafme). For additional information, contact Catherina Hurlburt at [email protected] or 703-860-4000.
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Catherina Hurlburt, National Association for Music Education, 571-323-3395, [email protected], https://nafme.org
Zachary Keita, National Association for Music Education, 703-860-4000, [email protected], https://nafme.org
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Pablo Fabian, J.D., joined NU seven years ago and serves as in-house counsel, providing guidance and support on matters ranging from regulatory policy review and development, to employment law and compliance. Fabian also gives updates and legal guidance to the Board of Trustees. He reports directly to the president. Before joining NU, Fabian was a shareholder at a general litigation firm, where he handled business litigation and labor law, as well as serving as corporate counsel to several business clients.
Fabian is a member of the California State Bar, the San Diego County Bar Association, American Bar Association, Association of Corporate Counsel, National Association of College and University Attorneys, and the Honorable William B. Enright Inn of Court in San Diego. Fabian completed his bachelor’s degree at San Diego State University and received a Juris Doctor from Thomas Jefferson School of Law.
La Academia was created in 2019 to address the declining percentage of Hispanic University presidents and prepares future leaders who aspire to serve in higher-level positions in Hispanic-Serving Institutions and emerging HSIs. Fellows participate in three-week seminars integrated with HACU’s highly regarded conferences. The first seminar will precede the 37th Annual Conference in Chicago, Illinois, in October 2023. The second seminar will lead to HACU’s 29th Annual Capitol Forum on Hispanic Higher Education in Washington, D.C., in April 2024. The third seminar will be held prior to the 14th International Conference in Salamanca, Spain, in June 2024.
In addition to the seminars, fellows will have the opportunity to network and learn from nationally recognized executives in higher education, with more than 100 years of combined experience, who serve as faculty members in the program. An invaluable part of the program includes mentorship with a university president or other high-level executives. The program culminates in the implementation of a special project meant to have an impact on the fellow’s current institution.
“I’m very honored to have been selected to participate as a fellow in this highly regarded national leadership program,” Fabian said. “I look forward to this opportunity to network with and learn from this exceptional cohort of Hispanic leaders as we work toward advancing diversity in higher education.”
About National University: National University, a veteran-founded nonprofit, has been dedicated to meeting the needs of hard-working adults by providing accessible, affordable higher education opportunities since 1971. As one of the nation’s largest private nonprofit universities, NU offers over 190+ online and on-campus programs and flexible four-week and eight-week classes designed to help students reach their goals while balancing busy lives. Since its founding, the NU community has grown to 40,000 students and 220,000 alumni around the globe, many of whom serve in helping industries such as business, education, health care, cybersecurity, and law and criminal justice. To learn more about National University’s new possibilities in education including next-generation education, credential-rich education, and whole human education, visit NU.edu.
About The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities: The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, founded in 1986, represents more than 500 colleges and universities in the United States, Latin America, Spain, and school districts throughout the U.S. HACU is the only national association representing existing and emerging Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs). To learn more visit HACU.
Media Contact
Ashleigh Webb, National University, (760) 889-3494, [email protected], https://www.nu.edu/
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