Catégorie : Project, Partnership, good work

resources for parents and educators of kids in grades 4-12 – also in spanish

AdLit.org is a national multimedia project offering information and resources to the parents and educators of struggling adolescent readers and writers. AdLit.org is an educational initiative of WETA disambiguation, the flagship public television and radio station in the nation’s capital, and is funded by Carnegie Corporation of New York and by the Ann B. and Thomas L. Friedman Family Foundation … (full text about).

Homepage;
Hot Topics; Researches, Reports; Newsletters; Webcasts; Media; Books, Authors;
For: Teachers, College, Classroom Strategies, Fun;
Address: AdLit.org, WETA, 2775 S. Quincy St., Arlington, VA 22206, USA;
Contact.

Adolescent Literacy 101: By Rafael Heller, Ph.D. – Over the first few years of school, it is crucial for children to master the basics of reading, from sounding out letters and words to making sense of whole books. Continuer la lecture de « AdLit.org »

Launching Young Readers – teaching kids to read and helping tdhose who struggle – also in spanish

• Reading Rockets is a national multimedia project offering information and resources on how young kids learn to read, why so many struggle, and how caring adults can help.
• The Reading Rockets project is comprised of PBS television programs, available on videotape and DVD; online services, including the websites ReadingRockets.org and ColorinColorado.org; and professional development opportunities … (full text about).

Homepage; Sitemap;
Topics A-Z; Blogs; Newsletters; For: Parents, Teachers, Principals, Librarians, Schoolpsychologists,
FAQs; for classroom teachers; Reading 101; Who’s at risk; What else matters; Glossary; No Child Left Behind;
Address: Reading Rockets, WETA Public Television, 2775 S. Quincy St., Arlington, VA 22206, USA;
Contact.

ABCs of Teaching Reading: If reading came naturally, teaching reading would be a much easier job. Continuer la lecture de « Reading Rockets.org »

Committed to Awareness, Education, Activism, Empowerment

Feminist.com is a thriving online community fostering awareness, education and activism for women all across the world. We serve as the Internet’s definitive hub for resources and information dedicated to women’s equality, justice, wellness and safety. Like a « feminist Google, » Feminist.com facilitates connections between women and the many, varied organizations serving their needs and interests worldwide … (about /what and who 1/2).

Homepage;
Activism; Anti-Violence; Resources; Events; What’s new; (more) News; Newsletter; Ask Amy; Partner Links; Best of Feminist Web;
Contact.

About /what and who 2/2: … As a library, a promoter of activism, a networking engine, and an Internet « home » for women all over the world, Feminist.com advances women-friendly organizations, increases civic involvement, and promotes self-sufficiency, spiritual health and general wellness. Continuer la lecture de « Feminist.com »

of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health – We have five core areas of expertise:

• Social and behavior change communication—we consistently find new, participatory ways to reach audiences with persuasive messages.
• Knowledge management—we make information easily accessible through efficient capture, organization, and delivery mechanisms.
• Training and capacity building—we seek to develop a cadre of public health professionals who are well-versed in strategic communication.
• Strategic advocacy—we use an evidence-based approach to deliver accurate information and achieve measurable results.
• Research and evaluation—our scientific, research-based approach guides the development, implementation and evaluation of all of our programs. (What we do).

Homepage; Sitemap;
Health, Behavior, Society; Resource Center; News; Staff; Careers; Get involved; Donate;
Address: CCP Headquarter, 111 Market Place, Suite 310, Baltimore, MD 21202, USA;
Contacts.

Who we are: OUR VISION: CCP envisions a world in which communication saves lives, improves health, and enhances well-being.  Continuer la lecture de « Center for Communication Programs CCP »

there is hope, there is a solution – also in Netherlands, in Russian and in Slovak.

• The Road Back program has been in use since 1999. Well over 30,000 people are now drug free after following these simple but powerful procedures.
• The Road Back Program is a non-profit 501(C)3 Public Charity. All donations are tax deductable in the United States and Canada. Our service and help is completely free.
• In 1999, our founder, Jim Harper began investigating antidepressants and the cause of their adverse reactions … (about us 1/2).

Homepage;
How to start; Physician Training; Reducing /Cold Turkey; Weight Loss; Newsletter; Testimonials; Glossary; References; FAQs;
Contact.

About us 2/2: … One common denominator was found with every adverse reaction caused by antidepressants as well as all other psychotropic medication.

Continuer la lecture de « The Road Back (from drugs) »