Posts Tagged ‘social emotional’
Itzel’s Story
La Academia Azteca is funded in part by United Way and aligns with our community goal of improving graduation rates by supporting the social and emotional well-being of students. The program utilizes Latinx volunteers from Western Michigan University and provides a safe space for students to explore their social, emotional and academic development in a culturally competent environment. The youth choose how they want to spend their time, which can include mentoring, tutoring, traditional dance, soccer and conversation focus groups.
Read MoreImpact Week: Making Progress in Education
[su_label type=”info”]IMPACT WEEK[/su_label] Education is called the “passport to the future.” United Way partners and programs strive to make sure every child in our region has the chance to earn that passport. Editor’s note: We’re celebrating Impact Week—highlighting how support for United Way is changing lives. Read our Impact Week overview here. Jennifer Nottingham, Associate…
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