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| Posted: 28 Apr 2010 09:09 AM PDT "Thank you for calling St. Louis Learning. This is Robin. How can I help you?" Who is behind that warm and friendly voice? Robin Allen (Center Director) and Robin Boda (Education Director) are often the first voices you hear when calling St. Louis Learning. Allen is responsible for the overall operations of the center and has been with St. Louis Learning since they opened back in 2006. Boda is responsible for the core educational programming. Both are lifelong teachers and have a real commitment and passion for helping kids. They and their staff take phone calls, meet with teachers and resource specialists, e-mail schools and get to know their families. Sree Naidu, executive director and owner, provides vision and helps guide the structure of the center's activities. St. Louis Learning's mission is to ensure kids become successful, independent and active learners. Because this is priority number one, the team wholeheartedly supports students' accomplishments – whether applauding their success at the game or cheering for that A+ on a science quiz. Allen says, "Kids need the encouragement of their parents and teachers – encouragement to be the best student possible." St. Louis Learning creates individualized programs for each of its pre-K through high school students. The unique programming targets student needs – whether the student is behind in his studies or moving more quickly than the rest of his peers. They also have a special expertise in supporting the academics of students with ADHD, auditory processing issues and even dyslexia. Working at each student's pace ensures that all are challenged appropriately, and developing test taking skills helps students overcome anxiety. Whether kids need to focus on core school subjects (math, science, reading, etc.), develop their study skills, or prepare for MAP, ACT/SAT or other standardized tests, they are given the tools they need to improve their scores. While their programs extend throughout the school year, they also offer special summer packages to help ensure that learning doesn't stop, or worse yet, students don't regress during the summer months. Allen says, "Summer is a great time to capitalize on these other interests to improve academic skills. We encourage our summer kids to seek out opportunities to learn.For example, kids can learn great writing skills by completing book reports using a book of their own choosing. We can also improve math skills and study skills so our students are more prepared for the fall." The moment students step into St. Louis Learning's classroom, they feel valued. As Boda describes, "While students get right to work, they are also eager to share stories of how they did at the recent debate or at their new summer camp. The kids enjoy seeing success that comes with focused attention to their studies and parents appreciate the educational gains their students are making." Students recognize that being thoroughly engaged in their reading improves comprehension – whether reading a summer novel or a textbook. They benefit from hearing the success story of a student at their table who took the time to make flashcards to review math facts. The St. Louis Learning environment is comfortable and yet challenging. This kind of user-friendly interaction between teachers and students keeps kids coming back. Kids thrive in academics when they are actively engaged in the learning process and given the opportunity to discuss and truly understand new concepts. St. Louis Learning provides just such a nurturing environment. Give them a call, schedule a visit and let them create a program for your student. St. Louis Learning Five Filters featured article: Chilcot Inquiry. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction. |
| US launches global initiative to help Muslim entrepreneurs Posted: 28 Apr 2010 09:08 AM PDT By Arun Kumar, Washington, April 28: Citing Indian entrepreneur Shaheen Mistri's project to provide tutoring to slum children as an example, the US has launched a programme to provide concrete support to new entrepreneurs in Muslim-majority communities before expanding worldwide.
The Global Entrepreneurship Programme and several other ambitious projects were announced Wednesday by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton at the end of a Presidential Summit on Entrepreneurship hosted by President Barack Obama with 250 invitees from more than 50 countries, including six from India. The projected were plugged as a US effort to bridge the gap with the Muslim world and take its engagement with the community across the globe to a new level of mutual trust and friendship. Clinton said the Global Entrepreneurship Programme's first pilot programme had been launched in Egypt, and the US would soon launch a second programme in Indonesia, before expanding it to a dozen countries within the next two years. Referring to the success stories of several Muslim entrepreneurs, she cited Indian entrepreneur Shaheen Mistri for her educational programmes in slums. "Entrepreneurs are tackling problems of poverty and inequity, like Shaheen Mistri, whose non-profit body provides after-school tutoring to children in slums in India," she said. "They're closing gaps in healthcare delivery and access to capital, like Amjid Ali, a banker who leads health and finance outreach programmes for South Asian immigrants in England." The Global Entrepreneurship Programme, Clinton said, is an initiative that will provide concrete support to new entrepreneurs, starting in Muslim-majority communities and eventually expanding to others worldwide. "Through this programme, we will work with the United States private sector partners and local businesses, along with civil society groups, to help create successful entrepreneurial environments," she said. Additionally, the administration has established partnerships with two Silicon Valley-based organisations, the Global Technology and Innovation Partners, and the Innovators Fund. Both were started by US venture capitalists and business leaders inspired by Obama's call at Cairo to support innovation and entrepreneurship in Muslim majority communities worldwide. Clinton also announces the launch of a new effort to expand access to mentors for aspiring and emerging entrepreneurs. Several private sector groups have pledged to supply mentors from their global networks, including Intel, Ernst and Young, the Kauffman Foundation, Endeavor, TechWadi, the Young Presidents' Organisation, and Babson College. (Arun Kumar can be contacted at arun.kumar@ians.in) --IANS
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