EveryAction
OCTOBER 31, 2016
Launched in 2012 by music legend Lady Gaga and her mother, Cynthia Germanotta, the Born This Way Foundation develops programs that support its mission to connect young people in safe ways and empowering them with the skills and opportunities that will inspire them to create a kinder and braver world. Children's Literacy Initiative.
Tech Soup
JULY 16, 2013
A few months ago, I attended Microsoft Citizenship's YouthSpark Connection event and heard first-hand from recent high school graduates about how dire the need for digital literacy is. Defining Digital Literacy. But first, what exactly is digital literacy? " The Role of Libraries. The Role of Schools. A United Front.
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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
OCTOBER 17, 2012
Meet Bib Filbon and Jeff Bladt who have the job title, “Data Scientist,” and are on staff at DoSomething.Org. They work in partnership with DoSomething’s program staff to collect, analyze, and make sense of data to improve impact of DoSomething’s programs. Beth Kanter (@kanter) October 4, 2012.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
MARCH 15, 2012
But our jobs are getting harder. (2) Social media literacy and facility is a 21st century core capacity. (3) Note from Beth: I’m hosting a small army of guest bloggers, grantmakers, who are attending the GeoFunders National Conference taking place this week in Seattle. None of that will go away.
Tech Soup
AUGUST 25, 2015
A mobile library was set up with Wi-Fi and computer access, staffed by people trained in social services, disaster relief, healthcare services, job services, and more. She saw a tremendous need for literacy and outreach services, particularly to the Lower Ninth Ward neighborhood, where the aftereffects of Katrina were the most devastating.
NonProfit Hub
SEPTEMBER 22, 2015
Just like that, after the initial whim, countless hours of planning and a spark of passion, Library For All was formed in March 2012 with co-founder Tanyella Evans. Although she began as a volunteer, Stephans decided to take the leap and make her passion for social entrepreneurship a full-time job.
NTEN
JUNE 27, 2012
[Editor's note: The following is an excerpt from an article in the June 2012 issue of NTEN:Change. One 21st century work place literacy is sense-making of information together and alone. Not only are they learning on the job, but getting work done, too. That’s less true.
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