Thursday, February 25, 2016

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Jackie Robinson Breaking Barriers Essay Contest The Breaking Barriers Essay Contest is a chance for diverse students in grades 4–9 to share their personal stories and show how they use Jackie Robinson's values to face their own barriers. The contest deadline is Monday, March 14.


The QuestBridge College Prep Scholars Program The QuestBridge College Prep Scholars Program gives outstanding low-income high school juniors an early advantage in college admissions at top universities. For a full list of benefits and more, visit the QuestBridge website <https://t.e2ma.net/click/xy8nn/9f6usi/tfj4ee> . The deadline to apply is Wednesday, March 23.



Students Stand #withMalala DVD Giveaway Program As a young teenager, Malala was targeted for speaking out on behalf of girls' education in her region of Swat Valley in Pakistan; at age 15, she was shot in the head while on the bus to school, sparking international media outrage. Building on her activism in Pakistan, Malala has since emerged as a leading global campaigner for the educational rights of girls worldwide.You can sign up <https://t.e2ma.net/click/xy8nn/9f6usi/p0k4ee>  to receive a free He Named Me Malala DVD and education license for use in your school. Also, take a look at the many ways you and your students can get involved with the Students Stand #withMalala campaign <https://t.e2ma.net/click/xy8nn/9f6usi/5sl4ee> . There are great ideas for volunteering and community service that your AVID students may enjoy! The supply of DVDs is limited, so sign up soon!