We’ve added a new page for student resources here on our website. This page includes information about resources such as tutor.com, Nebraska Career Connections, and the Building Bright Futures Early Childhood Services Teen & Young Parent Program.
We’ve added a new page for student resources here on our website. This page includes information about resources such as tutor.com, Nebraska Career Connections, and the Building Bright Futures Early Childhood Services Teen & Young Parent Program.
Today is the first in a series of “Meet the Staff” posts. First up: Greg Emmel, one of our directors.
Greg Emmel, one of our D2 Center directors, will be participating in a free webinar sponsored by the National League of Cities (NLC) Institute for Youth, Education and Families (YEF Institute). “Reengagement Centers: Key Element in a City Strategy to Recover Dropouts” will feature representatives from re-engagement centers including Philadelphia, Boston, and the D2 Center here in Omaha.
A few months ago I heard about the Packasso Project, which is a group of Omaha South High Magnet School students who apply their talents as graffiti artists to beautify the community. I found their Facebook page and was immediately impressed with the quality and range of their work. Their quality speaks for itself in the picture below, and, as for their range, on their Facebook page you will find a colorful pickup truck, school buses, and both indoor and outdoor murals. I found their artwork to be sophisticated yet playful and wanted to learn more, so I scheduled to meet with their sponsor at South High, Fairouz Bishara.
The holidays are over… After some time off, we’re back, re-energized, and ready to get back into the swing of things. What are your 2012 new year’s resolutions? Eating healthier, exercising more, reading more and watching less TV perhaps? What about getting back into school and working towards your high school diploma?