Author: Roberta Malavenda
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Mother Language Day: Celebrate February 21, 2014
Mother Language Day, sponsored by the United Nations, recognizes the critical role of languages in sustaining the growth and development of a global society. Each family has their own unique […]
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Having a Vision, Setting Goals
Twenty-five parents speaking 4 languages were active participants in the second session of Vision and Voice: A Family Leadership Institute, held February 8 at the KD Moore Family Development Center […]
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Children’s Stories from Sudan: A Family Event
Rubbing his belly to make a point, Ibrahim, a Clarkston middle school student, retold a story his grandmother told him. He told the story with great ease and some humor, […]
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Parents as Leaders
The workshop room was brightly decorated with colorful table clothes, and music played as the families entered. Art materials were available for the parents and grandparents to create welcome signs […]
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Promoting Active Lifestyles: Clarkston Active Living Initiative Celebration
What have we accomplished and where do we go next was the theme of the January l6, 2014, Clarkston Active Living Initiative (CALI) Celebration and Strategic Directions meeting held
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May I Have a Word? Why Should Parents Talk to their Children in Their Native Language?
Professionals, educators, and parents should be working together
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Clarkston Group wins National Storytelling Grant
“We got it!” Monday morning, August 26, I received an excited call from Deborah Strahorn, President, Kuumba Storytellers of Georgia. She had just finished talking with