Mayor Nutter Visits CLI Classroom
Earlier this week, Frederick Douglass Charter School hosted a visit from Philadelphia’s Mayor Nutter. The visit demonstrated the new partnership between Young Scholars Academies and Children’s Literacy Initiative. Scholar Academies is a non-profit, charter management organization that exists to close the achievement gap by operating a network of urban charter schools.
Chase Community Giving Kicks off Voting for 2012 Program
CLI was nominated by Chase card members and employees to participate in the 2012 Chase Community Giving Program.
Gearing Up for Back to School? Part II
As we continue to gear up for the start of the school year CLI would like to share reflections from CLI Model Classroom teachers about the impact they had on their students. We are excited to continue our work this year by building on the strengths of teachers to create sustainable change.
Gearing Up for Back to School?
To gear up for the upcoming school year CLI would like to share letters from last year’s students reflecting on what they learned. Check back next week for reflections from CLI Model Classroom teachers!
Investing in Excellence: Building on the Strengths of Teachers
?Recently, we held our i3 National Meeting “Investing in Excellence: Building on the Strengths of Teachers” which was an opportunity for principals and district leaders to gather and discuss current topics in education.
The Fund for CLI’s Future
The Fund for CLI’s Future, an evening reception, was held at WHYY on June 27, 2012.
2012 CLI Model Classroom National Meeting
The eighth annual 2012 CLI Model Classroom™ National Meeting took place on Wednesday, June 27, 2012. This exciting day began with a presentation and book signing by Newbery Honor author Joyce Sidman about why she writes poetry about nature and how to use poetry in the classroom. Dr.
CLI and the Common Core
Learning from Leaders
Recently, the Education Writers Association held their annual national seminar, “Learning from Leaders,” here in Philadelphia. The event brought together education reporters, experts, nonprofit organizations, advocacy groups, policymakers, district administrators, and educators to discuss important topics in education.