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Celebrating Women’s History Month
With a lot happening across the globe it is important to remember the importance of kindness and simply loving one another. March is when we celebrate Women’s History month. In light of celebrating the contributions women have made throughout history and the need to spread kindness and love, we have compiled a list of inspirational…
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Celebrating Black History Month: Love Is The Way Forward
February has been designated as Black History month. It is an opportunity to reflect on important people and events that have influenced our world. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is one of the most well-known figures celebrated during Black History month. Dr. King was a civil rights activist and Baptist preacher from Atlanta, Georgia. His…
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The Importance Of Daily Reading
As students get back into the swing of things after Winter break, we want to invite you to use your influence to encourage students reading every day. More specifically, it is recommended that students read for 15 minutes each day. Why 15 minutes? Students that read at least 15 minutes a day score in the…
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The Reason For The Season
As we enter the final month of 2020, it is important to remember the reason for the season. Christmas is a time we celebrate the birth of our Savior…Heaven arriving to earth in a dirty manger, in the form of a baby. The reality of this picture is probably not what anyone was expecting in…
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2020-2021 Recruitment & Registration
Over 10 years ago, Christ Together Greater Austin met with civic leaders throughout Central Texas to interpret many issues to which needed to be addressed. One of the results — school dropout rates — were identified as costing our Central Texas economy over $460 million annually through in social services, incarceration, probation costs and lost earning potential; but even greater, was is the impact on human lives. The Power Of Reading…
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Ways You Can Volunteer in 2020-21 School Year
Volunteering is important. School districts depend on volunteers to make each school year a successful one. Despite the fall semester kicking off virtually, the need for volunteers is still great. Education Connection is committed to serving schools and students in the Greater Austin area. In order to help facilitate the continuation of Education Connection volunteering,…
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Frequently Asked Questions For The 2020-2021 School Year
The 2020-2021 school year is around the corner and districts are working towards what the new school year will look like. Thus, here are the latest answers to several frequently asked questions. We will give updates as they come. Thank you for your concern, patience, and commitment to Education Connection and the students we serve.…
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8 Ways To Encourage Summer Reading
Reading during the summer is crucial for helping students retain the information and skills they’ve learned during the school year. This is especially important this summer since many students finished the school year working from home and online. Below are eight tips for encouraging students to read during the summer. As you read through the…
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8 Tips For Learning At Home Over The Summer
The 2019-2020 school year has turned out to be an interesting one. Students everywhere have been learning online for the last two months. It’s important to keep the learning process going every summer, but this summer it will be very critical to keep learning. The easiest and best way to learn over the summer is…
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