by TTP Staff | Aug 28, 2015 | News & Events
Over the past few months, Turning the Page hosted five summer trips at sites across the D.C. community. Families and staff experienced the Smithsonian’s Folklife Festival, gardening at the Common Good City Farm, dancing at the Joy of Motion Dance Studio, sightseeing...
by TTP Staff | Aug 21, 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 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 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...