Curb bullying. Reduce behavior problems. Foster social skills. Address concerns over obesity. And, have fun. These are a few of the positive outcomes associated with the national school-based program know as Playworks. This nonprofit organization, funded in part by an $18 million grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation supports “recess coaches” in 170 schools [...]
Entries from March 16th, 2010
Rivelis @ Playworks
March 16th, 2010 · No Comments · Our Work
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Diversity Leadership Institute
March 11th, 2010 · No Comments · Diversity
Campaign Consultation’s CEO, Steven Rivelis, has been invited to co-lead a three-day session at the National Multi-Cultural Institute’s Diversity Leadership Institute, in Washington, DC. Steven will be facilitating the “Training of Trainers – Facilitating Diversity Awareness” intermediate workshops, along with Ruth Littejohn. Attendees can expect to learn how to facilitate diversity training programs that promote [...]
Your Social Media Needs for the Upcoming SXSW (South by Southwest) Conference
March 9th, 2010 · No Comments · SXSW
Dear Clients and Collaborators… Here is a list of some of the themes of interest that Campaign Consultation is focusing upon for our 5 day information soak-up of all things “social media related” at SXSW in Austin, Texas beginning Thursday, March 11 – 15. Branding Mobile Apps Accessibility Design Diversity Cities Government Content Analytics Entrepreneurs [...]
A Message from Baltimore Public School System CEO
March 5th, 2010 · No Comments · Baltimore Updates
More School Choice for Families and Students Dear City Schools Colleagues, Staff, Partners and Friends, I am pleased to share with you some important news for the students and families of Baltimore City Public Schools. This week, the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners moved City Schools a big step closer to being a school [...]
Maryland Law Permits Recognition of Legal Marriages of Same-Gender
March 4th, 2010 · No Comments · Equality
In a recent release by Equality Maryland, they applauded an opinion released on Feb. 24 by the Office of Attorney General Doug Gansler that states that marriages of same-gender couples validly entered into in other jurisdictions may be honored here at home. They state that “the Attorney General’s opinion relies on longstanding legal precedent that [...]
A-rabber Enterprise
March 4th, 2010 · No Comments · Baltimore Updates
The Savoy Family, with volunteers of the A-rabber Enterprise, have been working to develop the A-rabber community as part of the solution for developing Baltimore related to such areas as youth, health, job skills, community gardens –all delivered in a green way. See this month’s Urbanite and the graphics and article on page 34 by [...]
Volunteering on MLK Day
March 2nd, 2010 · No Comments · Volunteering
As part of the 2010 MLK National Day of Service – A Day ON, Not a Day OFF! – several members of the Campaign Consultation Team, along with family and friends – had the honor of participating in various volunteer projects within our communities. Suzanne Knizner recalls her experience: “After participating in MLK Day of [...]
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