Welcome Back to School!

INVESTING IN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR EDUCATORS

Baldwin County Public Schools and the Baldwin County Education Coalition hosted the annual Gulf Regional Innovative Teaching Conference (GRITC) on July 17^th, 18^th, and 19^th on the campus of Fairhope Middle School.

“Our teachers are on the front lines every day changing the lives of our children. It’s important that we invest in them and equip them with the professional development and resources they need to be the best they can be,” said Terry Burkle, Executive Director for the Baldwin County Education Coalition.

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Palm Project’s Inaugural Year makes a Big Impact in Baldwin County Schools

Palm Project, the Baldwin County Education Coalition’s newest initiative to engage the Baldwin County community in meeting the tangible needs of students wrapped up an inaugural year of service with an impact that will not soon be forgotten.

“This program has been instrumental in helping me as a school counselor meet the needs of our students,” said Tomica Wiggins, Counselor at Magnolia School. “I cannot thank you enough for all that you are doing to support our schools.”

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Thank you to some of our partners in education for taking time this summer to contribute their time, talent and funds to helping fulfill the mission of the Baldwin County Education Coalitions!

Collins Aerospace volunteered time to assist the Coalition with stocking and taking inventory in the Palm Project warehouse. Volunteers returned the following week to assist with packaging orders for schools just in time for the start of the new school year!
Baldwin Country Sewer Service filled a need for the Baldwin County Public Schools Transportation Department when they donated palets of water and gatorade to stock every school bus during the hot months at the start of the school year!
Baldwin EMC hosted a supply drive over the summer to help stock the Palm Project warehouse ahead of the school year. Employees and members were given multiple drop off locations to make donations.
The Baldwin Realtors Community Service Committee delivered close to 150 backpacks filled with supplies to the Baldwin County Education Coalition that will help stock the Palm Project warehouse as we kick off the 2023-2024 School Year.
The City of Daphne employees held a supply drive over the summer to assist in stocking the Palm Project warehouse.

The Baldwin County Education Coalition appreciates all of our partners for helping to meet the tangible needs for students in Baldwin County. The Baldwin County Education Coalition is proud to do what we do best through connecting community partners and donors with schools to meet the funding needs where public funds cannot.

Interested in becoming a community partner? Reach out to the Coalition today or visit www.palmproject.info to learn more about how you can help fill the gaps!

Did you know that Big Brothers Big Sisters is one of America's most impactful volunteer experiences?

We see it every day in the match relationships they create for our students and help our children ignite and harness their potential.

Our schools regularly keep a waiting list of students (Littles) in our schools and are looking for new volunteers. Our students have the potential to change the world, which is why our search for volunteers (Bigs) is more important than ever.

Join us. Visit www.bbbssa.org to find out how.

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Contact Terry Burkle at tburkle@betterbaldwin.com for more information.

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