by Kalika Curry | Oct 18, 2016 | News 2016, Partner Voices
“I believe that if every kid born on the Eastside has a system wrapped around them to support them as they grow up, our community would be so much healthier. Every player involved in a kid’s life – parents, educators, counselors, schools, organizations – must play...
by Kalika Curry | Oct 18, 2016 | News 2016
In late September, the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading (CGLR) commended 12 Public Housing Agencies across the country for their work in raising awareness about chronic absenteeism and the importance of daily school attendance. The recognition is part of a national...
by Kalika Curry | Sep 19, 2016 | News 2016
September means back to school for many children, youth, and families. Yet for schools it is not only about welcoming students but also making sure that they are in school and in classes. Chronic absenteeism is not a local or regional problem; it is a national one....
by Kalika Curry | Sep 16, 2016 | News 2016, Partner Spotlight
An organization like Athletes for Kids, a youth mentoring program, plays an important role in the Bellevue community. Athletes for Kids matches children who have disabilities with high school athletes to learn from each other and positively impact each other’s lives. ...
by Kalika Curry | Aug 14, 2016 | News 2016
Without the benefit of quality early learning young children face the reality of entering kindergarten not ready. The recent elimination of funding for all 151 preschool slots the Bellevue School district served through Head Start funding was a devastating hit to our...
