I-Beam: Ready for another Great Year
The I-Beam program is off to its 5th year in the East Cooper Elementary Schools. I-Beam is a lunchtime literacy and mentoring program that connects volunteer adult mentors with 2nd thru 5th grade students who scored below the 25th percentile on MAP (measures of academic progress) testing and/or qualify for free and reduced lunch and/or are recommended […]
South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley Signs Reading Improvement Law
By ANDREW COFFMAN SMITH Associated Press COLUMBIA – Gov. Nikki Haley has signed into law a bill seeking to boost reading levels of South Carolina’s students. Haley was joined by Democratic and Republican lawmakers at the signing of the Read to Succeed Act on Wednesday at the Edventure Children’s Museum. The law seeks to increase […]
Strengthen literacy program in Charleston County schools
The Charleston County School District and its board have completed four years pursuing the Literacy Initiative Policy at a cost to the taxpayer of $40 million. The literacy intervention methodology they used has been compared to best practices for improving early childhood literacy. Analysis shows that the CCSD program has and will continue to fail […]
Media Advisory: Lowcountry Leaders Gather to Seek Solutions to Alleviate Childhood Poverty
Children’s Trust to lead discussion on measures of child well-being for Lowcountry children and families Children’s Trust, in partnership with East Cooper Community Outreach and East Cooper Ecumenical Network, will gather Lowcountry organizations and leaders for a discussion on childhood poverty. More than 30 leaders from the public and private sectors are expected to attend. […]
Overview | February 4 Fix It Meeting
Thank you to Reverend Crummy and our friends at Greater Goodwill AME Church for letting us meet in their space. Welcome and Opening Prayer Fix It Program Update Project Scope Application Project Life Leadership Challenges Community Involvement Funding How to Help Building church awareness Growing community involvement Future Meeting Structure Working Group Reports; Strategy Discussions; […]
East Cooper Ecumenical Network Ready to ‘Fix It’
Sometimes the needs of our recipients go beyond daily nutrition. While the meal and the visit from the volunteer makes a big difference, our recipients often need more assistance to remain living in their own homes. Those projects – repairing broken windows, patching a roof or fixing a leaky faucet – often require skilled […]
Overview | October 7 Fix It Forum Meeting
Thank you to Father Ted, Cheralaine and the Christ Church family for letting us meet in their Parish Hall. Welcome and Opening Prayer Introductions ECEN Update I-Beam: kicked off today Youth Development Task Force: summer enrichment opportunity for I-Beam students Fix It Forum: Wheelchair Ramp & Rapid Repair Fix It Forum Leadership: Rob Bellacicco and […]
Every Kid Needs a Champion
“Every child deserves a champion — an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection, and insists that they become the best that they can possibly be.” Rita Pierson Rita F. Pierson, a professional educator since 1972, has taught elementary school, junior high and special education. She’s been a […]