Tag: Youth Engagement
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Oregon’s Adopt a Cow Program Inspires Students in 2023-2024
During the 2023-2024 school year, Oregon classrooms engaged in an enriching educational journey with the state’s dairy industry. Over 450 classrooms from diverse corners of Oregon participated in Discover Dairy’s Adopt a Cow program, headquartered in the bucolic region of Helvetia, Oregon. Cultivating Learning: The Adopt a Cow Experience Casey Schoch, a steward of Oregon’s…
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Dallas Launches ‘Summer of Safety’ at Old City Park
Dallas, Texas, kicks off its Summer of Safety with a vibrant two-day outdoor festival at Old City Park. The event, aimed at engaging and safeguarding the city’s youth, drew praise from locals and officials alike. Naima Hill, a resident living nearby, expressed excitement about the revitalization of the green space, highlighting the significance of utilizing…
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Baltimore Orioles’ Santander Treats Local Youth to Shopping
In a heartwarming gesture, Baltimore Orioles Right Fielder Anthony Santander recently took time out to treat 35 young team captains from the local Nike Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) program to a special shopping experience. The event, hosted at DICK’S Sporting Goods in White Marsh, saw the young athletes receiving a $300 gift card…
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Memorial for Lives Lost to Gun Violence Displayed in North Philadelphia
A poignant memorial displaying 340 brightly colored t-shirts now adorns the plaza outside St. Joseph’s Prep in North Philadelphia, serving as a stark reminder of the lives lost to gun violence in the city. The shirts, stretching down Girard Avenue, bear the names and ages of individuals tragically taken by gun violence, including children as…
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Students Engage with Jazz and Social Change at Kimmel Center
In a celebration of Black History Month, students from various age groups participated in an interactive field trip at the Kimmel Center of Performing Arts, hosted by the Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts program Jazz for Freedom. The event aimed to explore the connection between jazz music and social change, providing a platform for students…
