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Ernie Rivas, creative director, Rich Yado, marketing director, and Gabriel Trujillo, head of marketing content, are the three men behind the "Call Rafi!" They are based in Phoenix, Arizona.
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A customized collection of grant news from foundations and the federal government from around the Web.
Nurturing This Trait Could Bolster Kids' Confidence 
92% of participants believe being creative boosts their confidence.6 in 10 said participating in a creative activity gives them a sense of pride.65% of children shared that engaging in creative...more
92% of participants believe being creative boosts their confidence.6 in 10 said participating in a creative activity gives them a sense of pride.65% of children shared that engaging in creative...more
School Talk Houston: Forging Pathways For Student Growth and Community Impact 
Through creative grant funding and collective efforts, these schools are building bridges between education, industry, and civic engagement.These schools are empowering students to make a difference...more
Through creative grant funding and collective efforts, these schools are building bridges between education, industry, and civic engagement.These schools are empowering students to make a difference...more
News Briefs €” Kids Can Earn Prizes During Winter Break Reading Challenge; Idignity ... 
Kids can earn prizes during Winter Break Reading Challenge; IDignity Osceola to transition to Hope Identification.Kids can use Beanstack reading app at home or anywhere they can connect.Children ages...more
Kids can earn prizes during Winter Break Reading Challenge; IDignity Osceola to transition to Hope Identification.Kids can use Beanstack reading app at home or anywhere they can connect.Children ages...more
Nurturing This Trait Could Bolster Kids' Confidence 
92% of participants believe being creative boosts their confidence.6 in 10 said participating in a creative activity gives them a sense of pride.65% of children shared that engaging in creative...more
92% of participants believe being creative boosts their confidence.6 in 10 said participating in a creative activity gives them a sense of pride.65% of children shared that engaging in creative...more
Bob Dylan's Creative Leap 
The Bob Dylan biopic "A Complete Unknown," starring Timothee Chalamet, focuses on Dylan's early 1960s transition from idiosyncratic singer of folk songs to internationally renowned...more
The Bob Dylan biopic "A Complete Unknown," starring Timothee Chalamet, focuses on Dylan's early 1960s transition from idiosyncratic singer of folk songs to internationally renowned...more
Districts Put Dei Into Action
eSchool News Innovation Roundtable delved into the critical but complicated topic of DEI in school districts.eSN's panel of educator experts had to say about DEi in action in their schools, the...more
eSchool News Innovation Roundtable delved into the critical but complicated topic of DEI in school districts.eSN's panel of educator experts had to say about DEi in action in their schools, the...more
The Imbumba Foundation Reflects on 2024 and Beyond 
The Imbumba Foundation was founded by social entrepreneur Richard Mabaso in 2010.This year's highlight was the successful Trek4Mandela expedition, where 44 climbers from eight countries and four...more
The Imbumba Foundation was founded by social entrepreneur Richard Mabaso in 2010.This year's highlight was the successful Trek4Mandela expedition, where 44 climbers from eight countries and four...more
Nonprofit Helps Hundreds of Children Get College Scholarships 
The Inspiring Children Foundation has blossomed in the last 25 years into a multi-faceted organization.It offers an ever-growing range of services, spanning education, mental health and more.A major...more
The Inspiring Children Foundation has blossomed in the last 25 years into a multi-faceted organization.It offers an ever-growing range of services, spanning education, mental health and more.A major...more
Cascade Hs Students Nominated For Presidential Scholars Program 
Presidential Scholars Program was established in 1964 to recognize and honor some of our nation's most distinguished graduating high school seniors.In 1979, the program was extended to recognize...more
Presidential Scholars Program was established in 1964 to recognize and honor some of our nation's most distinguished graduating high school seniors.In 1979, the program was extended to recognize...more
Gray's Army Foundation Contining in el Dorado
Gray's Army Foundation is continuing its campaign to support Union County residents, particularly young athletes.AEDs are portable devices that treat sudden cardiac arrest events by delivering an...more
Gray's Army Foundation is continuing its campaign to support Union County residents, particularly young athletes.AEDs are portable devices that treat sudden cardiac arrest events by delivering an...more
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Prisons and Social Enterprise
Getting Out and Staying Out, co-founded by Tony Smith of the VSA Consulting Group, works to reduce recidivism rate among men at Rikers Island, New York City. The recidivism rate significantly dropped from 60-plus percent to under 20 percent, with more than a thousand men over a span of  eight years.
