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They are all Phoenix locals who didn't go to school for marketing, relying on their skills and deep knowledge of the community to break through.
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
Upperby Primary School Choir Spreads Festive Cheer Across the Community 
Upperby Primary School Choir Spreads Festive Cheer Across the Community ':"";if(a){var r=n.promos.showYahooLogo?"":"yns-no-logo";a=a.replace("{notifOnboardBtnLabel}",n.Promos.notif...more
Upperby Primary School Choir Spreads Festive Cheer Across the Community ':"";if(a){var r=n.promos.showYahooLogo?"":"yns-no-logo";a=a.replace("{notifOnboardBtnLabel}",n.Promos.notif...more
Passion For Music A Requirement in Winnipeg Filipino Choir, But Experience Isn't 
Musica Singers of Manitoba celebrates multiple cultures in concerts throughout the year.The choir sings traditional songs from the Philippines in Tagalog, as well as songs in other languages...more
Musica Singers of Manitoba celebrates multiple cultures in concerts throughout the year.The choir sings traditional songs from the Philippines in Tagalog, as well as songs in other languages...more
The Local Trio Behind the 'Call Rafi!' Billboards in Phoenix 
They are all Phoenix locals who didn't go to school for marketing, relying on their skills and deep knowledge of the community to break through.Ernie Rivas, creative director, Rich Yado, marketing...more
They are all Phoenix locals who didn't go to school for marketing, relying on their skills and deep knowledge of the community to break through.Ernie Rivas, creative director, Rich Yado, marketing...more
Creative Nigerians Construct 2 Restrooms For Secondary School Using 5000 Plastic Bottles 
A group of talented Nigerians has gained attention online for constructing two restrooms for secondary school students using 5,000 plastic bottles.The initiative was showcased in a viral video shared...more
A group of talented Nigerians has gained attention online for constructing two restrooms for secondary school students using 5,000 plastic bottles.The initiative was showcased in a viral video shared...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.
