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Three Reasons Kids Need Digital Literacy and Citizenship Education

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

As a parent of wired kids, I think teaching digital literacy is very important for parents to do. Three reasons kids need digital literacy and citizenship education — and three ways to provide it – Guest Post by Emily Esch. Three tips for teaching digital literacy and citizenship: Start with a clear vision.

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Building A Nonprofit Board That Understands Financial Stewardship

Kindful

But some general knowledge about financial literacy will bode well. Take advantage of National Literacy Month. Teach them about fundraising. Simply getting new members to understand how to read a finance statement is another first step to financial literacy for board members. Take advantage of National Literacy Month.

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The Maker Party is on! Join the global campaign to teach the web.

NTEN

Technology shapes how we learn, how we connect, and how we communicate, but not everyone has the basic skills and information they need to harness the power of the web. That’s why we’re supporting this global effort to teach web literacy through hands-on learning and making with the Maker Party.

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Teaching Online Safety: Building Curriculum

Tech Soup

Last week, TechSoup for Libraries held a webinar called Public Tech Instruction: Teaching the Public on Internet Safety. The presenters, Austin Stroud of the Monroe County Public Library and Crystal Schimpf of TechSoup for Libraries, shared resources for teaching online safety and security. Learning Resources for Adults.

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Higher Education Funding & Grant Resources

Bloomerang

Their priorities range from facilitating book donation drives to supporting arts education to funding playground construction and family literacy programs. . Visit Grantli to learn more about how I do my grant research and writing and how your organization can find even more funders and funding opportunities. The Awesome Foundation.

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February Cause Awareness: Black History Month

Qgiv

There is so much to learn about Black history and culture and how it has shaped our world, and there are several ways you can support Black businesses and organizations in celebration of Black History Month. Keep reading to learn more about Black History Month and how you can get involved! Donate to support their mission here.

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Membership Retention Rate: How Associations Can Retain More Members

Neon CRM

For example, consider an organization for educators focused on improving literacy rates. One proven method of addressing literacy—especially in children with learning challenges—is approaching reading as a science. Membership has an impact because it can help uplift other educators and improve overall literacy rates.