Growth and Confidence: What I Learned Working at Impact on Education
Our most recent intern, Kate Snedeker, shares what she learned about teamwork and community outreach while working with us, and what’s next for her!
News
31 Preschoolers Learned Key Skills this Summer
This year’s Summer Shuffle program prepared 31 preschoolers for BVSD classrooms by teaching them literacy, numeracy and executive functioning skills.
Raising Funds to Support Students Heading Back to School
On August 20 at our annual gala, Together We Climb, we raised nearly $250,000 to support our local public schools.
11,000 Students Receive Supplies for School
Students and educators are excited to return to classrooms this week, and we’re proud to help ensure every student is equipped for success.
What I Know Now: Yancey Spruill, CEO DigitalOcean
Yancey shares insights from his professional journey from engineer to Wall Street to working in technology, the benefits flexibility brings to work and learning, and his perspective on issues of race and class.
Targeted Tutoring Proves Effective with Elementary Students
We helped facilitate targeted tutoring to 44 high needs elementary students to improve their academic skills and future success. Each student demonstrated growth and the program will be expanded in the fall.
What I Know Now: Maris Herold, Boulder Police Chief
Hear how Boulder Police Chief Maris Herold’s early experiences as a social worker influence her police work, why she’s focused on diversity, and her police reform goals.
Summer Shuffle Prepares Early Learners for BVSD Classrooms
Many of the children in this year’s Summer Shuffle program are learning in person for the first time. It’s a big change for the kids and a positive start to their preschool or kindergarten experiences this fall.
What I Know Now: Shaz Zamore, ATLAS
Find out how Shaz combines a background in neurobiology and neuroengineering and their drive for diverse social engagement as the STEM Outreach Coordinator at the ATLAS Institute at CU Boulder.
OUR WORK
Since 1983, we’ve provided supplemental funding and resources to students and educators in order to expand what’s possible in education. Our programs and investments help ensure students who are facing the greatest barriers to success have access to the same learning opportunities as their peers.
