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Sharing the Soup
Fall 2007 |
| The articles included here are abbreviated. A full version of the newsletter in FlashPaper format, including pictures and more articles, can be downloaded from the link below. The file is rather large, so if you are using a dial-up connection be aware that download times may be long. Most people already have FlashPlayer installed, but If you don't a link is provided to get it. |
Building Relationships with Families Fosters
Jerry Dyer, Chief of Police for Fresno, wrote to the editors of the Fresno Bee on August 24, 2007. His belief is that “quality “ preschools “stir the regional economy and minimize crime. This means building comprehensive preschool programs staffed by professionals trained to address the social, emotional, language and learning needs of preschoolers. These educators should also provide families with the tools and resources necessary to ensure learning continues at home. If done properly, an investment in preschool can yield tremendous social, economic and crime-prevention benefits for all.” Each Fall, Stone Soup begins programs with visits to the homes of students enrolled in our Early Learning Academy for children ages 3-5 and After School Enrichment Program for children ages 5 to 9. From these visits, relationships with families are built which creates partnerships that support the children’s academic and social success. Chief Dyer, you described us to a “T”! |
Young Hmong Americans Take on Capitol Hill
Here with Congressman George Radanovich. In July, eleven young Hmong Americans took their civic responsibilities to Capitol Hill educating elected officials about current issues impacting Hmong refugees’ path towards citizenship. They participated in the National Southeast Asian Leadership Gathering organized by the Southeast Asia Resource Action Center (SEARAC), a national advocacy organization based in Washington, D.C. Here’s what the young leaders had to say about their experience:
“I learned how to advocate, a skill that I will use to help advocate for pressing issue at home.” -Larly Vang
“The overall experience of just being there with other Southeast Asian leaders around the country, feeling of being part of this larger picture, this movement , and connection to national work-empowering myself to do legislative visits.” - Mai Der Vang
A BIG THANK YOU to the Whitney Foundation for your financial support of this memorable learning experience!
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