This summer,2 teams have again been formed to help prepare NOLA schools for the new school year. The interest to participate in service to others from NLU's student population was overwhelming. In order for the teams to bond and engage in quality experiences, a limit of 15 was selected for each trip. In addition, faculty, students and "friends of NLU" who participated in past trips are also on board to help guide the new team as well as document their work and growth.
The first team departs on Sunday July 25 and will work exclusively with our partner charter school, KIPP Central City Academy. The partnership developed during our first summer in 2007 and to date we have set up 4 sections of classrooms each summer from K - 8th grade, including a library, science lab, teacher resource room and special education room. This could be our last year with KIPP CCA - but hopefully not our last summer with KIPP NOLA.
The second team is ready to arrive in NOLA on Sunday August 8 and will work with a couple of charter schools managed by First Line Schools, as well as spend time with our preschool partners, Happy Times Preschool and Royal Castle Kids. We continue to bring music and art programs to the young children and assist the teachers in any way possible.
I am thrilled to be returnnig to NOLA working along side our new "alumni" of NLU's Partnership with NOLA Schools Project. I look forward to reading their reflections of their growth and personal experiences and viewing their photos of their work. Good luck to all.
Each summer individuals will travel to help schools prepare for the upcoming school year. The team will share their experiences through this blog. This blog also includes stories of previous trips to various schools in NOLA. Enjoy learning about the wonderful work we do each year with our partner schools.
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