RISE Virtual Academy

RISE virtual Academy Began in August, 2020 A Utah based-virtual place for students to learn Black History, their role in their community, their worth, beauty, and #blackgirlmagic and #blackboyjoy. Classes will be held weekly. Please visit the website and donations can be made here

Area of Belonging: Culture. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

Culture is something that everyone has. Institutions, families, and groups have culture. When a child’s culture is recognized and celebrated, they will thrive in their environment. Parents need to be  the cheerleader for their child in helping them feel comfortable in the skin they are in. Children need to know they are safe, respected, and

Area of Love: Discipline

Children thrive in environments where there is structure and routine. Most everyone feels comfortable when they know what to expect in the situations they are getting themselves into. Because children have very little control of their circumstances and surroundings, creating a structured environment can give them something to rely on. Once the structure and routine are

Area of Love: Integrating Literacy

You can view and follow  on Facebook and the website “Integrating Literacy.” Information is shared weekly (or as time allows). Under the education umbrella, reading is the fundamental process that will produce growth in a child. It is something that should be used daily. Children need to be read to and they should see their

The start of the journey

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