CONTINUING THE PATH FORWARD IN A STRONG ORGANIZATION
By Jeff Mortensen
Interim President/CEO
We have heard the questions circulating about the recent changes that have taken place at 360 Communities. At a time when our mission has never been more critical, I believe it is important to shed some light on where we have been, where we stand today and where we are headed tomorrow.
In more than 40 years of work, 360 Communities has advocated for hungry families, survivors of domestic abuse and at-risk children. We’ve maintained a strong desire to stay ahead of the curve on the issues, had the foresight to recognize emerging trends and positioned 360 Communities for the future.
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UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA CAREI STUDY SAYS PARTNERING FOR SCHOOL SUCCESS WORKS!
For the last two years, 360 Communities has contracted with the University of Minnesota’s Center for Applied Research and Educational Improvement (CAREI) to conduct an evaluation of our Partners For Success® program. Ten schools in six school districts were involved in the evaluation.
Year two evaluation results are extremely positive. A comparison of students’ fall 2010 to spring 2011 MAP reading scores shows that 88% of the students in the evaluation met, exceeded or made progress toward their reading growth targets. Almost half of those students exceeded their growth targets, several by over 200%.
Read more about the exciting University of Minnesota CAREI study results!
Read more about 360 Communities' work in supporting learning from day one.
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JOIN US FOR THE 27TH ANNUAL DOMESTIC ABUSE AWARENESS LUNCHEON
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar will be the guest speaker for the February 24th event at Brackett's Crossing Country Club in Lakeville.
Please register early and nominate someone you know to receive the Community Caring Award.
The Community Caring Award will be given in recognition of an individual's work to end domestic abuse in his or her community.
360 Communities and the Lakeville Police Department will co-host the the Domestic Abuse Awareness Luncheon. The event is presented by:
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