by TTP Staff | Jul 31, 2015 | News & Events, VISTA Spotlight
AmeriCorps VISTAs serve nationally to strengthen local organizations that serve low income communities. At Turning the Page, they’re fundamental to bolstering partnerships with parents and school staff and forging long-lasting relationships with local nonprofits,...
by TTP Staff | Jul 24, 2015 | Blog post, News & Events
On my second day of work, I squeezed into the car with the other TTP staff members, all of us armed with boxes full of markers, nametags, books, and magazines. We made our way to Hart Middle School, where we were to facilitate a workshop for the 8th grade class as...
by TTP Staff | Jul 10, 2015 | Blog post, News & Events
Almost a year ago, Garfield Elementary School’s PTA President Dawn Bedminister joined us for one of our summer trips, to the Common Good City Farm in NW DC. Among the fruit trees and rows of sweet potatoes, kale, and lettuce that parents and students were helping farm...
by TTP Staff | Jun 25, 2015 | Blog post, News & Events
We imagine a world where everyone is supported and encouraged to follow their dreams and own their story. –Hart Declaration At the end of a bullying prevention workshop, one visionary seventh grader declared Hart Middle School a “Bully Free Zone.” His dream may not be...
by TTP Staff | Jun 12, 2015 | News & Events, VISTA Spotlight
AmeriCorps VISTAs serve nationally to strengthen local organizations that serve low income communities. At Turning the Page, they’re fundamental to bolstering partnerships with parents and school staff and forging long-lasting relationships with local nonprofits,...
by TTP Staff | Jun 5, 2015 | Blog post, News & Events
“We must stand together to make a change and difference in our community.” – Ms. Patrick, parent leader from Hart Middle School On May 16th, parent leaders from across the community gathered at Gateway DC, the new demonstration center located in the heart of...
