The goal is to take that knowledge back to the classroom—but not just in lecture form. Instead, with continual support from businesses, teachers can implement projects and activities that provide hands-on understanding.The whole idea is improving student outcomes. Students see how their academics are going to be used in their future careers.
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Client Ford Motor Company Fund wants to tell authentic stories that matter, stories that get to the heart of the issue from people who impact our communities. Ford Fund is achieving this goal on FordBetterWorld.org and with the help of people like Tonya Matthews, who allowed me to help her refine her story.
Read moreEven before it became a highly charged political topic, immigration and cultural integration were emerging as critical classroom issues for elementary and secondary schools across the U.S. For school administrators in places including Dearborn, Mich., increasing numbers of Muslim students means adapting annual calendars to accommodate students not tied to traditional Christian holidays.
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Who knew asking Mark Coker, founder of eBook giant Smashwords, a question at a book conference would lead to him writing his personal story for one of my clients? I enjoyed helping Mr. Coker refine his long, though fascinating, story.
Read moreTwo years into their relationship, John Boll realized he couldn’t carry on his deception if he wanted Marlene to marry him.
Read moreGrowing up in the Lower Sioux Indian Community, home to the Dakota, Vanessa Goodthunder never imagined herself traveling to Washington, D.C., to discuss the needs of her reservation with government leaders.
Read moreEditing project: The first time, homelessness was thrust on Roy Juarez. The second time, He became homeless by choice with a dream to inspire youth not to give up on life, their dreams and understand the value of a higher education.
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The stories of Dean Chavers, Rory Taylor and the Center for Native American Youth show how Native Americans are relying on their own community for strength and inspiration.
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Innovative Ford leadership course connects younger employees with non-profits to build future generations of community-minded workers
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