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21st Century Partnership for Skills
Location: Arizona (AZ)
Abstract:
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills has emerged as the leading advocacy organization focused on infusing 21st century skills into education. The organization brings together the business community, education leaders, and policymakers to define a powerful vision for 21st century education to ensure every child's success as citizens and workers in the 21st century. The Partnership encourages schools, districts and states to advocate for the infusion of 21st century skills into education and provides tools and resources to help facilitate and drive change.
MISSION STATEMENT
Serve as a catalyst to position 21st century skills at the center of US K-12 education by building collaborative partnerships among education, business, community and government leaders
TWENTY FIRST CENTURY CHILDREN
Every child in American needs 21st century knowledge and skills to succeed as effective citizens, workers and leaders in the 21st century.
There is a profound gap between the knowledge and skills most students learn in school and the knowledge and skills they need in typical 21st century communities and workplaces.
To successfully face rigorous higher education coursework, career challenges and a globally competitive workforce, U.S. schools must align classroom environments with real world environments by infusing 21st century skills.
This skills set includes:
Information and communication skills (information and media literacy skills; communication skills)
Thinking and problem-solving (critical thinking and systems thinking; problem identification, formulation and solution; creativity and intellectual curiosity)
Interpersonal and self-direction skills (interpersonal and collaborative skills; self-direction; accountability and adaptability; social responsibility)
Global awareness
Financial, economic and business literacy, and developing entrepreneurial skills to enhance workplace productivity and career options
Civic literacy
Website: http://www.21stcenturyskills.org
Practitioner Name: Dr. John Box
Practitioner Tel: (520) 623-2466, ext.208
Practitioner E-mail: schmidt@itstrategies.com
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A Better Bronx for Youth
Location: New York (NY)
Abstract:
A Better Bronx For Youth Consortium (BBFY) is a non profit consortium of youth serving programs.
Our purpose is to provide operational development strategies through support services, training, technical assistance, workshops, program monitoring, information and most importantly funding to Bronx-based youth serving organizations.
Website: http://www.bbfyonline.org/
Practitioner Name: Sadiq Medina
Practitioner Tel: 718.664.2449
Practitioner E-mail: n/a
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AchieveAbility
Location: Pennsylvania (PA)
Abstract:
AchieveAbility is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization working to permanently break the cycle of poverty for single parent, low income, formerly homeless families through education, supportive services, community and economic development, housing and accountability.
Digital Inclusion Project
AchieveAbility has worked with United Way and its project partners Cisco Systems, UNISYS, IBM, One Economy Corporation, PEC and Teaming for Technology, to ensure that the AchieveAbility families do not land on the disadvantaged side of the digital divide. The project enables AchieveAbility families to access the Internet and its computer center's resources from their homes. The project has also been instrumental in keeping the AchieveAbility Computer Center at the forefront of technologies relevant to current education and job environments.
Teen Technology Network (TTN)
AchieveAbility and United Way's Teaming for Technology group have provided AchieveAbility and neighborhood teens the opportunity to develop their use of technology as a tool for personal development. AchieveAbility and local neighborhood teens come to the AchieveAbility Computer Center for 60 hours of classes. At these classes, teens are engaged in academic activities, service learning projects and an online mentoring relationship with adults from the community. Various internships are available upon completion of the program. To date, TTN participants have refurbished over 50 computers, set up the networks at AchieveAbility's new offices and created a community website for Haddington.
Website: http://www.achieve-ability.org
Practitioner Name: Jacques B. Ferber, JD, CPA, MBA
Practitioner Tel: 215-748-8750
Practitioner E-mail: info@achieve-ability.org
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Action for Boston Community Development
Location: Massachusetts (MA)
Abstract:
Action for Boston Community Development is Boston's antipoverty agency, serving more than 100,000 low-income Greater Boston residents through its city-wide network of neighborhood-based organizations. ABCD provides innovative, timely programs that promote upward mobility and a higher quality of life for people and communities.
Website: http://www.bostonabcd.org/about/
Practitioner Name: Randy Miller
Practitioner Tel: 617-445-6000
Practitioner E-mail: rmiller@bostonabcd.org
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ADA Technology Corporation
Location: Massachusetts (MA)
Abstract:
organization focuses on helping severely disabled wheelchair-bound students; the sector of the disabled community that is most underserved and most in need of technology. ADA Technology seeks to enhance the schooling of disabled students with severe motor disabilities from Lowell and Lawrence public schools and to duplicate results and project project's deliverables for other severely disabled students. ADA Technology is developing a Fully Accessible Learning Network. This is a local web network for connecting severely disabled students with teachers and each other. It distributes learning materials in fully accessible electronic forms. Individual computers and terminals will be connected to this network with the goal to connect all disabled students locally and expand the network for students from other communities including colleges and universities. See more about Fully Accessible Learning Network.
The vision of the organization is that Information Technology accessibility for severely disabled students is a community affair, not merely a matter for one particular school, organization, or family. ADA Technology believes in joining community desires with intellectual and financial resources.
The organization's goal is to become a frontier for equal access to Information Technology for severely disabled students locally and a model for other communities nationwide.
Website: http://www.adatech.org/
Practitioner Name: Cary Renault
Practitioner Tel: 978-937-5170
Practitioner E-mail: information@adatech.org
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Alliance for Human Services
Location: Florida (FL)
Abstract:
The Alliance for Human Services is a non-profit organization dedicated to the development of a Social Services Master Plan (SSMP) for Miami-Dade County. The Alliance Board of Directors includes all major funders of health and social services as well as representatives from the business community, service providers, consumers, caregivers, advocates and faith-based organization.
Website: http://www.alliance4hs.org/
Practitioner Name: Kevin Bulger
Practitioner Tel: 305-646-7138
Practitioner E-mail: kbulger@alliance4hs.org
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Asian American Federation of NY
Location: New York (NY)
Abstract:
The Asian American Federation of New York's mission is to advance the civic voice and well-being of Asian Americans. We collaboratively foster philanthropy in the community, undertake research to inform policies, and provide support to community service organizations.
Website: http://www.aafny.org/
Practitioner Name: Julie Chan
Practitioner Tel: 212-344-5878
Practitioner E-mail: julie@aafny.org
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Austin Free-Net
Location: Texas (TX)
Abstract:
Austin Free-Net provides technology training and access for the community, fostering skills that enable people to succeed in a digital age. Our computer labs and classes are open to all; our focus is on underserved communities. The knowledge we offer helps people obtain jobs, improve their lives, and participate as active citizens.
Website: http://www.austinfree.net/
Practitioner Name: Dale Thompson
Practitioner Tel: 512-236-8225
Practitioner E-mail: dale@austinfree.net
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Benton Foundation
Location:
Abstract:
The mission of the Benton Foundation is to articulate a public interest vision for the digital age and to demonstrate the value of communications for solving social problems. Current priorities include: promoting a vision and policy alternatives for the digital age in which the benefit to the public is paramount; raising awareness among funders and nonprofits on their stake in critical policy issues; enabling communities and nonprofits to produce diverse and locally responsive media content.
Website: http://www.benton.org/
Practitioner Name: Cecilia Garcia
Practitioner Tel: 202-638-5770
Practitioner E-mail: info@digitalinclusionforum.com
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California Advanced Services Fund
Location: California (CA)
Abstract:
On December 20, 2007, the Commission issued D.07-12-054 establishing the California Advanced Services Fund (CASF). Beginning on January 1, 2008, the CASF will be funded by a 0.25% surcharge collected from all end users. The CASF, an expected two-year program, will promote universal service in unserved and underserved areas in the state by awarding funding to qualifying certificated applicant carriers. The funding will be used for projects that will a) provide broadband services to areas currently without broadband access and b) build out facilities in underserved areas if funds are still available. Carrier workshops are expected to be held during February, 2008, to determine criteria and application processes in order for carriers to apply for CASF monies beginning June 2, 2008.
Website: http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/PUC/Telco/announcingcasf.htm
Practitioner Name: n/a
Practitioner Tel: n/a
Practitioner E-mail: info@digitalinclusionforum.com
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