A little something for everyone
In this update you'll find awards, gift ideas, organization and program updates, and more!
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Our 2020 Distinguished Supporters: Aimi & David Palmer |
Aimi & Dave Palmer may live an ocean away from Nora Project headquarters, but the impact they have here is felt every single day. During the Pride Amplified virtual gala last month--which they helped make an enormous success by matching $50,000 of donations--the couple was recognized for their generous and inspiring support. Watch the video to hear their story. |
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See the Difference YOU Made |
Thanks to you, 2019-2020 was The Nora Project’s most impactful year yet. We trained and supported more than 150 teachers, launched two innovative pilot programs, and effectively transitioned our classrooms to remote learning at a time when the lessons of The Nora Project were needed most. We’re excited to share our annual report highlighting how you brought The Nora Project to the next level in inclusive education. |
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The Nora Project Receives the Friends of Education Award
Last month, The Nora Project was recognized by the Howard County Board of Education for the tremendous impact of its programming on district schools. Board member Michelle Greenberg, who brought the program to the Baltimore-area district, accepted the award on the organization's behalf in a virtual ceremony. During the ceremony, it was noted that The Nora Project has enhanced understanding among students about disabilities and how to be a good friend, and created a more positive sense of community in classrooms. We are so proud and humbled to be recognized and thank the Howard County Board of Education for this honor.
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The Nora Project’s 2020 summer training ‘reshaped my thinking’
Reporter Mike Putnam wrote a captivating case study about how The Nora Project training camp primed educator mindsets for the 2020 school year. Click the image below to read his full report on our blog.
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Introducing the SY20-21 Educator Advisory Board |
In a very competitive, application-based process, The Nora Project selected seven educators to serve on our first-ever Educator Advisory Board. Members of the board include administrators, classroom teachers, and school counselors. The Board meets monthly, and members' responsibilities include innovating and providing feedback on programming, mentoring other educators, and acting as ambassadors of The Nora Project mission. |
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Congratulations to Brian Doolin, Kerry Duffy, Dottie Jendreas, Heather Pearl, Samatha Rosell, Danya Sundh, and Samantha Uribe! |
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We're thrilled to announce that we've got new curriculum in the pipeline! We're working on some exciting new units and new versions of our Primer Pack curriculum--including a homeschool package.
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Save the Date - December 1, 2020 |
Giving Tuesday is two weeks away, and this year you have the opportunity to impact the social and emotional well being of thousands of today's youth. The programming offered by The Nora Project has never mattered more than it does right now. Our children feel isolated, anxious, and the state of the world has never been more polarized. At home and in the classroom, we need to teach that we are more alike than different, that no matter our circumstances, we can always make a positive impact on the lives of others through friendship. If you want to join us, get your personal #GivingTuesday campaign page setup here...we'll be in touch more information soon!
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Teacher Spotlight: Alicia Levy |
Alicia Levy is Nora's aunt and a fourth grade teacher at Bernard Zell Anshe Emet School in Chicago. This is her first year teaching The Nora Project, and things are going great! Alicia told us that while teaching during a pandemic has been overwhelming in so many ways, "The Nora Project has been our saving grace." She explained, "It is the time of the week we clear our head of all the chaos and connect with one another. The students are motivated to learn and become better versions of themselves."
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Volunteer Spotlight: Margaux Laibe |
Margaux is a very talented student at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago who began volunteering for The Nora Project as an all-star face painter at our community events back in 2018. She's always ready to use her creative talents to serve our students in all kinds of ways.
Now, as part of her coursework, Margaux is creating custom clothing, like the super-comfy, sensory-seeking mask pictured here, uniquely and perfectly tailored for you or your child's functional needs. Margaux makes shirts, gloves, hats--you name it, she does it all.
Read more from Margaux by clicking below, and reach out to her directly with orders at mlaibe@saic.edu.
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Need a great holiday gift? |
The Nora Project’s custom Discovery Toys Play Pack contains toys for kids ages 2-8 that will teach children to own their stories, identify their emotions, and engage early concepts of diversity, intersectionality, and disability--it would make a great holiday gift!
Enter code PLAY for a 25% discount
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Executive Director Lauren Schrero recently appeared on PBS's Whitney Reynold's show, Ordinary People, Extraordinary Paths. The full episode is available on Amazon Prime, or by clicking the video image here.
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