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DEBATEHALL.COM
Founded in 1970, NABSE is dedicated to improving both the educational experiences and accomplishments of African American youth through the development and use of instructional and motivational methods that increase levels of inspiration, attendance and overall achievement. - view website  >

BLACKSONVILLE COMMUNITY NETWORK (BCN)
Founded in 2000, Blacksonville, LLC is dedicated to improving both the educational experiences and accomplishments of African American youth through the development and use of instructional and motivational methods that increase levels of inspiration, attendance and overall achievement. - view website  >

REAL SCHOOL
A monthly news magazine TV show featuring profiles of teachers, students and programs that exemplify excellence throughout Duval County Public Schools in Jacksonville, FL.

REAL School airs the first Sunday of every month at 10 a.m. on WJCT. It also re-airs on Comcast Cable channel 29 every Monday at 9:00 p.m.

P.A.C.E. LIFE MANAGEMENT PLAN
The mission of Gemini E.M.I., Inc. is to empower everyone with the skills and confidence to simply “Make It In Life”, without falling victim to society’s declining social conditions, by getting back to basic  fundamental teachings and principles. To provide all people, regardless of their age, race, social status, education or religious beliefs a  Structured life plan which educates and assist everyone in making better life choices. – View site >

EDUCATION STAR CORPORATION, INC.

“To Make Every Child’s Star Shine Brighter.” View site >

100 BLACK MEN OF JACKSONVILLE

NEW TOWN SUCCESS ZONE
The New Town Success Zone is a community collaboration with the Jacksonville Children’s Commission providing intensive resources to families living within the New Town area – supporting children from cradle to college and beyond.

The collaborative, under the leadership of Program Director, Irvin Pedro Cohen, recently sponsored professional development training and technology courses for students at Butler Middle School which is located within the Zone.

A very special thank you to the following individual donors and supporters.

Lawrence Dennis
Dr. Royce McGowan
Gilbert Alumni Foundation
Julie Currington
Darrell Perry
Betty S. Burney
Emanuel Washington
Christian Reis
Joy Burgess
Sam K. Jackson
Carolyn Rentrope
Dr. Deborah Lynn Owen
Kenneth Dikas
Charles Lyles
Sylvia Johnson
Brenda Priestly-Jackson
Chris Okamota
Beryl White-Bing
Jennifer Graverholt
Shane Schumerth
Eddie Staton
Rosalyn Mixon-Philips
Dr. Stewart Washington
Councilwoman Glorious Johnson
Congresswoman Corrine Brown
Professor Linda Martin
Chris Randall
Jendayi Robinson
Quiana Scott
Kharis Quaintance
Kevin Cotton
Xavier Saunders
Yvette Kibwika
Nadine Robertson
Jerrell Baker
Mr. and Mrs. Maxey
Joe Mathis
Grace Carter
Brennan Robeson
German Vivas
Ms. Ambrister
and so many, many more!

]]> http://dudl.org/urbandebate/our-partners/feed/ 0 http://dudl.org/urbandebate/naudl-spotlights-the-impact-of-urban-debate/ http://dudl.org/urbandebate/naudl-spotlights-the-impact-of-urban-debate/#comments Thu, 28 Oct 2010 21:26:00 +0000 admin http://dudl.org/urbandebate/?p=1257 The NAUDL offers a set of issue briefs on the role debate can play in addressing specific educational challenges, such as graduation rates, secondary literacy, turning around the lowest performing schools, college and career readiness, and implementing the Common Core Standards.

http://www.urbandebate.org/policyandpractice.shtml

Recently the Jacksonville Bar Association took interest in support of the local league to help turnaround schools in the area.

• • Global Youth Service Day (GYSD) is the largest annual service event in the world that highlights and celebrates the positive contributions youth make to their communities every day of the year.
  • Millions of youth – ages 5 to 25 – will participate in the 21st Annual GYSD event April 24-26, 2009, by designing and leading service-learning projects impacting a range of issues, from literacy and the environment, to healthcare, hunger, and help for the elderly.
  • In Florida, over 70 youth service projects are planned to celebrate GYSD (see link below for list of GYSD activities/programs in Florida.)
  • State Farm Companies Foundation is the Presenting Sponsor of Global Youth Service Day. Additionally, State Farm provides Good Neighbor Service-Learning Grants for young people, teachers or service-learning coordinators to fund projects featured during GYSD.

Helpful Links

• • http://www.gysd.org/events/2009/us/FL – for list of GYSD activities/programs in Florida.
  • http://ysa.org/AwardsGrants/StateFarmGoodNeighborServiceLearningGrants/StateFarmGrantees2009/tabid/340/Default.aspx – for information about Florida programs that received State Farm Good Neighbor Grants in support of youth service learning and GYSD.
  • http://www.ysa.org/ – for more information about Youth Service America
  • http://www.gysd.org/ – for more information about GYSD
  • http://www.statefarm.com/_pdf/serv_learn.pdf – for more about State Farm’s commitment to service learning

Full Story
FLORIDA – Global Youth Service Day (GYSD) is the largest annual service event in the world. It engages millions of young people and focuses national attention on their leadership. Millions of youth – ages 5 to 25 – will participate in the 21st Annual GYSD three-day event April 24-26, 2009, by designing and leading service-learning projects impacting a range of areas, from literacy and the environment, to healthcare, hunger, and help for the elderly. Over 70 youth service projects are planned in Florida to celebrate GYSD.

The goals of Global Youth Service Day are:
a. To MOBILIZE youth to identify and address the needs of their communities through service.
b. To SUPPORT youth on a life-long path of service and civic engagement.
c. To EDUCATE the public, the media, and policymakers about the year-round contributions of young people as community leaders.

The State Farm Companies Foundation is the presenting sponsor for GYSD. The Foundation also supports U.S. and Canadian Lead Agencies with planning grants to help coordinate a citywide, regional or statewide GYSD celebration recognizing youth service activities. In addition, the State Farm Companies Foundation provides State Farm Good Neighbor Service-Learning Grants for young people, teachers or service-learning coordinators to fund projects featured during GYSD.

GYSD and the grants are administered by Youth Service America (YSA), a resource center that partners with thousands of organizations committed to increasing the quality and quantity of volunteer opportunities for young people, ages 5-25, to serve locally, nationally, and globally. Founded in 1986, YSA’s mission is to expand the impact of the youth service movement with communities, schools, corporations, and governments. YSA has been one of State Farm’s service-learning partners since 2000.

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State Farm Contact
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