Rethinking Education in Kansas City
In September, I had the amazing opportunity to attend the Kauffman Foundation’s RethinkED conference in Kansas City, Missouri with Caitlyn. This conference focused on being a gathering place for members of the Kansas City region, along with people nationwide, to come together and talk about our current educational system and what it might look like if it was revamped with a more innovative take.
State Farm Youth Advisory Board Grant 2015
One Stone is a 2015 recipient of the State Farm Youth Advisory Board Service Learning grant. This prestigious national grant was awarded to One Stone for the L.I.F.E.x project. L.I.F.E.x is a training and education tool that encourages learning in critical life and career skills, and encourages college education. L.I.F.E.x is a participatory simulation for middle school students, designed to deliver messaging about the importance of these skills in a fun and interactive way.
Idaho Women’s Charitable Foundation Awards One Stone a $12,500 Grant
Boise, Idaho – The Idaho Women’s Charitable Foundation (IWCF) recently awarded One Stone a grant to do a multi-phase experiential service project in partnership with the Idaho Youth Ranch. The grant will expand the reach of One Stone’s leadership and mentoring programs to include more students, of different ages, across Southwest Idaho. The grant also supports outreach to students at-risk.
