All Points North Foundation

Solar Schoolhouse Program Lets the Sun Shine In through Outdoor Education Thanks to a grant from All Points North Foundation , Solar Schoolhouse materials and training are now available to California Outdoor Education Schools at no cost for the 2024-25 school year.     Solar Schoolhouse, a program of The Rahus Institute, has worked with the Outdoor Education community since 2003. We’re updating and re-energizing solar energy lessons specifically for the outdoor education setting this summer, ready to use for the Fall season. https://bit.ly/3VWaYIT   To learn more and register this summer for Fall training and materials visit us at: solarschoolhouse.org/sshoe

Generously supported by a second grant from All Points North Foundation, ASES brought ten solar-equipped middle schools on last year's National Solar Tour through the “Know Your Solar” program — this reached more young people than ever before, educating them about the nation's energy infrastructure and the advantages of solar power. https://bit.ly/3y3BmIP Attention solar middle schools! We're gearing up for the 2024 National Solar Tour on October 4-6, and there's still time to sign up and host a tour. Learn more and sign up at nationalsolartour.org. https://lnkd.in/g6dtxJW2

The students in Ms. Strubhar’s 8th grade STEM class are getting creative by coding through the computer science program offered by Hello World programming. Thanks to a generous grant from All Points North Foundation, all 476 middle school students at the Ann Richards School gain experience coding through creating projects with different coding languages – building confidence in their computer skills and coding ability. #ARSpride https://bit.ly/4d0fWvc

Studios, a new learning experience developed by educators at Northern Cass School District in North Dakota and school designers at Transcend with support from All Points North Foundation, offer learners a more relevant experience in school by applying core academic skills to real-world challenges. This year alone, more than 160 middle school students are enrolled in Studios. Learn more in this video! https://lnkd.in/d7C5ZX49

Citizen Schools is grateful for the support of All Points North Foundation in the creation and implementation of our Educator Development program! This critical funding is helping to re-imagine classrooms, creating opportunities for #ExperienceBasedLearning in a model that empowers teachers and boosts student engagement. Citizen Schools and #AllPointsNorthFoundation share a commitment to innovative and effective middle school education, social emotional learning, and teacher development. Through our partnerships with transformative educators, we ensure students have opportunities to engage in meaningful learning every day, exploring new ideas with confidence and curiosity. Join our national Learning Network to connect with fellow practitioners and access resources that help unlock the potential of experiential learning in your school community: https://lnkd.in/eDWWvwmB. To learn more about our programs or partner with us this school year, visit citizenschools.org/partner https://bit.ly/4biM4c0

As another school year comes to a close in the U.S., our teachers are reflecting on the tangible changes they saw in the classroom learned through TeachUNITED coaching programs. Thanks to a multi-year grant from All Points North Foundation we’ve had the privilege of working with nearly 50 rural middle-school educators who are impacting more than 3,000 students daily! Learn more about the partnership: https://bit.ly/4c6awi2 #teachers #educators #students #ruralschools #professionallearning #nonprofit Heather Hiebsch Tony M. Dina Ross

Improving outcomes in education requires that we center humanity in everything we do at Breakthrough. In 2021, Breakthrough Collaborative, with support from All Points North Foundation, developed our Human First Framework to support the social-emotional and cultural development of more than 4,800 middle school students and 1,000 Teaching Fellows. During the first year of implementation (summer 2022), students grew an average of 2.1% across all three competency areas: Knowledge and Love of Self, Solidarity, and Self-Determination. In summer 2023, students grew an average of 1.37%. During the first year of implementation, Teaching Fellows grew an average of 1.14% across all three areas last summer. At a time of widening opportunity gaps for students and a shortage of quality and diverse teachers, our work to further educational equity is more critical than ever. Moving forward, the Human First Framework will continue to strengthen how we propel students on their path to college and aspiring teachers on their path to the classroom. https://lnkd.in/gx8ktbDa https://bit.ly/4b7nGKw

During the 2023-24 school year, TNTP trained instructional coaches and 8th-grade math teachers at Van Horn Middle School. Thanks to the support from All Points North Foundation, TNTP Senior Manager of Academics Ranmali DeSilva made monthly visits to the campus for in-depth hands-on coaching, allowing us the opportunity to continue sowing seeds for every young person to access pathways to academic, economic, and social mobility. Directors Allison Corrales and Sondra McCoy said those in-person visits provided a sense of accountability for their team: "It's not here's the information, this is what we expect you to do," Corrales said. "It's here's the information. This is what should happen, and I'll be back in a couple of months to follow up on that." As a result, the school saw a difference in the classroom environments. In fact, 100% of teachers across the campus reported having high expectations of their students, up from 40% in the previous year, increasing students' access to rigorous Algebra I coursework and opportunities for advanced math courses in high school! Learn more about the role of instructional coherence in learning acceleration in TNTP’s instructional toolkit: https://ow.ly/lXiS50Qy1pP Learn more about All Points North Foundation: https://bit.ly/3Xf9dZH [2] #StudentsFirst #AllPointsNorthFoundation #Partnership 

We're grateful for the support of All Points North Foundation, which has allowed us to connect 40 middle school girls with dedicated mentors. Together, they've embarked on a journey of growth, empowerment, and inspiration. Venturing beyond the classroom, they've delved into the vibrant Baltimore community and explored opportunities at local colleges and universities. Watch the video to catch a glimpse of the powerful connections and transformative experiences that have unfolded between our mentors and mentees. https://bit.ly/3Km4H3D

Middle school, a time of transition, is an important phase of a student’s academic journey. Middle school teachers are crucial in supporting not just academic learning, but social and emotional learning, too. With the successful completion of our first grant from All Points North Foundation we’re proud to say that over 90% said they were effectively contributing to the effort to ensure that all children have the opportunity to attain an excellent education. Watch more in this video which captures our work: https://lnkd.in/eEbMhkYq and learn more about All Points North Foundation here: https://lnkd.in/eZ6f8Rx3