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DC-BASED EDUCATION INITIATIVE PROJECT 312 FINDS POWERFUL ALLY IN "I HAVE A DREAM"® FOUNDATION
Multi-year giving program to be launched June 1
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Thirty fifth-grade students at
Emery Elementary School in northeast Washington, D.C. will soon have access to
comprehensive, long-term programs to prepare them for college, thanks to a
multi-year educational partnership.
To provide
a strong foundation for implementing the “I Have a Dream” Program (IHAD) model,
IHAD–Project 312 will launch its joint program June 1. Sponsored by D.C.
Business Leaders Harry Nick, Robert Pincus and Larry Siegel, the entire class
of students will be provided with an eight-year, comprehensive program of
tutoring, mentoring, enrichment and family outreach. Upon graduation from high
school in 2009, students meeting the requirements of an accredited university
will be awarded scholarships to pursue higher education.
The inspiration for “I Have
A Dream”—Project 312 originated in the classroom of Teach For America’s Nicholas
Ehrmann, the teacher of Room 312 – a fourth grade classroom at Emery Elementary
School in Washington, D.C. Photography
inspired the mission of Project 312 by building bridges of trust in the
classroom.
“Through my lens, I saw
powerful, graceful, extraordinary children,” commented Mr. Ehrmann, “Not
hardened, incorrigible kids as they are often portrayed.”
Encouraged by such transformations,
Ehrmann aggressively pursued community partnerships in order to form “I Have A
Dream”—Project 312.He did so at the
elementary school level to establish an enduring educational connection that
fosters long-term achievement and personal growth.
“This is a wonderful opportunity for
our organization to tap into the generosity of individuals in our community to
create lasting opportunities for our students,” said Ehrmann.
June 1 Program Launch:
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Who:
Student
“Dreamers”, parents, program sponsors, project coordinator, Dr. Charlene Drew
Jarvis (featured speaker)
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What:
Official
Program Kickoff of “I Have A Dream” – Project 312
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When:
noon – Ceremony, 1:00 pm Buffet
Lunch, Saturday, June 1st
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Where:
Emery Elementary School, 1720 1st
Street, NE, Washington, DC
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The goal of I Have a Dream – Washington, DC is to
educate, elevate and empower low-income youth through long-term programs of
tutoring and mentoring as well as additional educational programs,
extracurricular activities and scholarship opportunities.
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