Archive for July 2013
Back to School Means Time to Invest in Our Students
It seems like everyone is getting in the back-to-school spirit! As a recent college grad, it feels a little surreal not to be agonizing over the costs of my books and comparing class schedules with friends. While I’m still adjusting to my new “alumna” status, back-to-school time as a new United Way employee brings…
Read More2012 Campaign Kicks Off!
The 2012 United Way community campaigns in Battle Creek and Kalamazoo got off to a great start on Sept. 12 with fantastic weather and equally fantastic support. Attendees were treated to a little food, a lot of music, and a really big parking ticket. Battle Creek’s campaign kicked off at Willard Beach in the morning.…
Read MoreBeating the Summer Slide
Summer brings a lot of excitement when you’re a kid; sleeping in, plenty of outside play time, and no homework. The freedom kids celebrate, however, causes educators to worry about the “summer slide.” Summer slide refers to a learning loss some students experience when removed from the school system for months on end. At United…
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