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Time Magazine's top 100 Most Influential people in the world, Geoffrey Canada, President of the Harlem Children's Zone, will be the guest of the Kansas City Freedom Schools Initiative for our May 10, 2012 Fundraising Event. Event Honorary Chairs are U.S. Rep. Emanuel & Mrs. Dianne Cleaver. Event Chairs are Mr. & Mrs. Clyde & Gerri McQueen. The theme of the Event is, "Saving Kansas City's Sixth Child" - A Recommitment to Reaching and teaching the Children We've Left Behind. Building on Marian Wright Edelman's mantra about America's neglected sixth child, this theme focuses on the children left behind in poverty, in ignorance, in broken families destined to lives of failure and lack of fulfillment. The Event will be held at the Westin Crown Center from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm. More information will be posted in the days ahead. Please stay tuned. For more information on Mr. Canada please click on https://sites.google.com/site/savekcchildren/
The Kansas City Freedom Schools Initiative is a Certified Training organization in the "7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens." we utilize this in our Level IV, which is 9-12 grades. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, is geared towards youth development and the results driven theme of making future leaders for tomorrow today. Below are just a few of the benefits to teens our Level IV has to offer:
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Collaboration with other collegiate youth leaders to support the needs of children, families, and community members |
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Real world on-the-job training and preparation for teens who are still too young to work |
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Teens developing a stronger understanding of personal responsibility to practice and model healthy lifestyles and choices |
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Opportunities to design and lead implementation of social action projects & recognition for such |
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Letters documenting total hours of community service throughout summer experience (typically 240+ hours) |
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Opportunities for testimonials highlighting personal service and accomplishments on our webpage |
LUNCHEON EVENT WITH GEOFFREY CANADA IS SOLD OUT! DONATIONS ARE STILL ACCEPTED!
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The Kansas City Freedom School Initiative
What Makes CDF Freedom Schools Different?
The CDF Freedom Schools ® concept is unique among summer enrichment programs because the mission is to create safe, nurturing educational environments that set high expectations for all children.
The CDF Freedom Schools ® concept is unique among summer enrichment programs because the mission is to create safe, nurturing educational environments that set high expectations for all children.
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Literacy as a Lifeline Reading is at the heart of the Freedom School curriculum. During the summer session, many students fall in love with books for the first time. |
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Multigenerational Mentoring Freedom School scholars ages 5-17 are taught by college-age interns who want to improve the lives of children while enriching their own life experience. Each intern completes rigorous traning at the Children’s Defense Fund conference facility on the Alex Haley Farm in Clinton, Tennesse, and at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. Interns from around the nation have the opportunity to study the Freedom School model together. |
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Highlighting Cultural Awareness Cultural history and heritage are emphasized through the use of an Integrated Reading Curriculum that introduces students to a rich collection of culturally diverse literature. Activities and field trips also explore a variety of cultures. |
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Parenting as Learning Partners Freedom Schools recognize parents as important partners in educating their children. Parents are expected to participate in school activities and attend weekly workshops to learn more about successful parenting, setting and achieving family goals, and becoming advocates for children’s education. |
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Servant Leadership |
The concept of servant leadership provides the basis for preparing college students to lead children while nurturing them both academically and emotionally. Servant Leader Interns are expected to model behavior that serves as an example of fairness, integrity, and dependability. Each CDF Freedom School hires its own team of Servant Leader Interns who are up and coming leaders from the local community. All Servant Leader Interns must be between 19 and 30 years old, with 1 year of college, and a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. All servant leader interns receive a monetary stipend for their service and dedication.
All Servant Leader Interns are expected to demonstrate their commitment to youth leadership development, social action, civic engagement, and youth empowerment. Our program cultivates two generations of leadership, demonstrating to all that young people can indeed make a difference in themselves, their communities, and their world through education, hope, leadership, and social action.
CERTIFIED TEACHERS NEEDED!
Kansas City Freedom School Initiative is seeking MO K-8th grade Certified teachers for summer program to run June 18 – July 27th. You must be a hardworking, enthusiastic professional with a passion for children, literacy and learning! Send resume, cover letter, and teaching certificate to humanresources@kcfreedomschools.org. Or for more information please call Acacia Moore at 816.483.3717 ext. 12
Kansas City Freedom School Initiative is seeking MO K-8th grade Certified teachers for summer program to run June 18 – July 27th. You must be a hardworking, enthusiastic professional with a passion for children, literacy and learning! Send resume, cover letter, and teaching certificate to humanresources@kcfreedomschools.org. Or for more information please call Acacia Moore at 816.483.3717 ext. 12
Kansas City Freedom School Initiative: Starting June 18 - July 27 ENROLL NOW!
Kansas City Freedom School Initiative Saturday Leadership Academy
In partnership with Hickman Mills School District at Smith Hale College Preparatory Academy Saturday's beginning January 28 - March 03, 2012 www.hickmanmills.org.
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