A Retro Interview with Mr. Ernest Moore: An Engaged Parent

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Mrs. Kim Carrington, President of United Health Heroes is our newest blogger

Forest Of The Rain Productions the parent company of Parents and SLPS, DCPS, BCPS PGCPS, and The Journey Begins Internet radio for the engage parent and dedicated educator is proud to announce the addition of its newest guest blogger, Mrs. Kim Carrington, President of United Health Heroes.

Mrs. Carrington will share her personal health experiences along with tips and recipes for healthy eating and alternative ways to prepare some of our favorite foods. Mrs. Carrington’s healthy tips and recipes will appear weekly in our new segment “Healthy Living.” You can find her postings on our following sites:

• http://www.parentalengagementwithpgcps.blogspot.com/


• http://www.parentalengagementandslps.blogspot.com/


• http://www.parentalengagementwithbcps.blogspot.com/


• http://parentsanddcps2.grouply.com/


• http://www.forestoftherain.net/





Mrs. Carrington’s blog postings will appear weekly.

STUDENTS GEAR UP FOR ACADEMIC GAME SHOW COMPETITIONS

UPPER MARLBORO, Md. - Prince George’s County high school students in grades 10 through 12 should MARK THEIR CALENDARS for what promises to be an experience of a lifetime – a chance to earn cash while demonstrating their knowledge before family, friends and the community in key academic areas.

A Scholastic Olympics takes place all day April 9 at Watkins Regional Park. Separate contests will be held in Spelling, Oratorical/Speech, Math and American History. Awards for each event include: 1st Place $300, plus a Gold medal; 2nd Place $200, plus a Silver medal; and, 3rd place $100, plus a bronze medal.

Event organizers, Emanuel Williams and Tamara Henry, are working in collaboration with Parks & Recreation M-NCPPC, and in cooperation with Aunt Berta’s Kids-in-need Educational Foundation, Inc., a 501 © 3 nonprofit organization.

A fun-filled event is assured as local colleges and universities are invited to watch students shine and discuss information about their institutions and local businesses will come with information about job prospects and internships. Families are urged to bring picnic items to spend the entire day and take advantage of the miniature golf course, Nature Center, Old Maryland Farm, and many other activities planned for the day.

Details about registration deadlines, times and locations for contest preparation workshops, businesses and schools offering networking opportunities are coming soon.

The Scholastic Olympics is the brainchild of Williams, a real estate agent who successfully spearheaded a community spelling bee in the Lanham, Maryland area for Coldwell Banker Residential four years ago. With his energy, business acumen, collaboration‐building skills and passion for learning, Williams plans to use this event to showcase students, their families and schools throughout Prince George’s County in positive ways. An ordained minister, Williams serves at First Baptist Church of Highland Park in Landover, Maryland.

Henry worked with Williams on the earlier spelling bee. A wordsmith by trade, Henry has enjoyed 20 plus years as a journalist and now is a college professor.

Emanuel Williams
301-509-4481
ewilliams@cbmove.com

Tamara Henry
301-801-2618
thenry@jmail.umd.edu

Parent Talk Discusses Universal Pre-K and the Parent Trigger

Parent Talk will explore two hot topics on the minds of parents and educators in America, the first Universal Pre-K and the Parent Trigger. Host Mike Robinson will talk with parent advocate Nakia T. Ngwala about her passion to establish Universal Pre-K in her local school districts and Ms. Gwen Samuel Founder and President of the State of Black CT Alliance and her views on the controversial new Parent Trigger law.

Our first guest is Nakia T. Ngwala a community and youth advocate and organizer will discuss her efforts to have Universal Pre-K/Preschool available to all parents regardless of their income.

Nakia Troi Ngwala's advocacy began more than a decade ago while she held various corporate positions throughout the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area.

In 2004, out of inspiration from the birth of her first son, Mrs. Ngwala became a full-time parent, full-time community advocate and organizer, and youth advocate and has been actively engaged in promoting unity, social justice and equality in her community of Springdale and in Prince George’s County, Maryland ever since.

In September 2008, when Mrs. Ngwala learned that her 4 year-old son was not eligible to participate in the public preschool program in Prince George’s County because of the county’s income requirements, she immediately became a Universal Pre-K/Preschool for All advocate. Since then, as a constituent in Prince George’s County, she has written letters, and has called and continues to call on elected officials to inform and encourage involvement from the county on the importance of early childhood education for all young children in Prince George’s County. In November 2008, she was a contributor in the Universal Pre-K Fact Finding Meeting with the Prince George’s County Public School’s Board of Education to examine national, state, and local data regarding Universal Pre-K and to determine if there was a need to establish a Prince George’s County Universal Pre-K Task Force.

Our second guest is Ms. Gwen Samuel Founder and President of the State of Black CT Alliance will share her views on the controversial new Parent Trigger law.

Ms. Samuel is a Parent, Founder and President of the State of Black CT Alliance, an organization which advocates for equity and access to high quality socioeconomic and educational opportunities for communities of color and vulnerable populations. Ms. Samuel is also the founder of the Meriden Kids Walk Safe Coalition (MKWS) – a Safe Routes to School Initiative.

A graduate of Springfield College, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Services, Ms. Samuel works tirelessly to promote effective and sustainable practices that foster the academic and social development of our children while seeking to strengthen our families and communities. She firmly strives to ensure that “each and every child has access to the right of a high quality education and equitable access to opportunity, and that we must work effectively until neither race nor socio-economic status is a predictor of student success.”

In recognition of her work, in March of 2010, in a national Parenting Magazine contest, Ms. Samuel was one of 51 moms across the country that were selected to represent their state at the inaugural Mom Congress on Education and Learning Conference at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C.

In September of 2010, Ms. Samuel was selected to sit on an educational panel at the NBC Universal Education Nation Summit in New York.

She firmly believes that when parents, children and community know more and better they do more and they do better.

Show Date: January 9, 2011
Show Time: 8:00pm-9:00pm
Call In Number: 1 (914) 803-4591
Website: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/educationaljournal

Forest Of The Rain Productions is Proud to Announce "Your Money,Your Future" with Financial Tips and Strategies From Ms. Carmen Johnson

Forest Of The Rain Productions the parent company of Parents and SLPS, DCPS, BCPS PGCPS, and The Journey Begins Internet radio for the engage parent and dedicated educator is proud to announce the addition of its newest guest blogger, Ms. Carmen Johnson a Financial Educator. Ms. Johnson is the founder and CEO of the Katie Able Foundation.

Ms. Carmen Johnson will share her views and strategies for developing financial freedom to start living a life free of debt while building your future of wealth. Ms. Johnson’s financial tips and strategies will appear weekly in our new segment “Your Money, Your Future.” You can find her postings on our following sites:
• www.parentalengagementwithpgcps.blogspot.com
• www.parentalengagementandslps.blogspot.com
• www.parentalengagementwithbcps.blogspot.com
• http://parentsanddcps2.grouply.com/
• www.forestoftherain.net

Ms. Johnson blog postings will appear weekly and will eventually be broadcast on our Internet radio stations The Journey Begins Internet radio for the engaged parent and dedicated educator and our all gospel Internet radio station Inspiration Internet radio for the engaged parent and dedicated educator. Additionally you will be able to download Ms. Johnson’s segment at our podcast center “Parent Talk: A Resource for the Engaged Parent and Dedicated Educator” at http://parenttalk2015.podbean.com/


BIO

Over a decade ago Carmen R. Johnson, Founder & CEO of the Katie Able Foundation, wrote these famous words: "Do something to justify your existence. Together we can create the future.”

With these words in mind, Ms. Johnson decided to pursue her mission of empowerment through financial freedom by first creating her for-profit business Able Estate & Co., and now with the establishment of Katie Able Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit to commemorate her grandmother, for whom the Foundation is named.

With her experience working in Corporate America and armed with her background in accounting, Ms. Johnson has a wealth of experience in credit counseling, debt elimination and debt relief, and thus has become an expert in debt negotiation and creating wealth. Through the Center for Financial Certifications, Ms. Johnson holds the distinction as a Certified Educator in Personal Finance, a Certified Consumer Debt Specialist and a Certified Residential Housing Counselor, as well as holding a Certificate of Achievement as a Business Finance Consultant With her experience and certifications, Ms. Johnson now teaches financial management and self-discipline through savings, budgeting and other vehicles for creating wealth.

Parent Talk Explores the Controversial Parent Trigger Law with Gwen Samuel, Founder and President of the State of Black CT Alliance.

Parent Talk discusses the controversial Parent Trigger law which was recently exercised by parents in Compton, California with the Founder and President of the State of Black CT Alliance, Ms. Gwen Samuel.


BIO

Ms. Samuel is a Parent, Founder and President of the State of Black CT Alliance, an organization which advocates for equity and access to high quality socioeconomic and educational opportunities for communities of color and vulnerable populations. Ms. Samuel is also the founder of the Meriden Kids Walk Safe Coalition (MKWS) – a Safe Routes to School Initiative.

A graduate of Springfield College, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Services, Ms. Samuel works tirelessly to promote effective and sustainable practices that foster the academic and social development of our children while seeking to strengthen our families and communities. She firmly strives to ensure that “each and every child has access to the right of a high quality education and equitable access to opportunity, and that we must work effectively until neither race nor socio-economic status is a predictor of student success.”

In recognition of her work, in March of 2010, in a national Parenting Magazine contest, Ms. Samuel was one of 51 moms across the country that were selected to represent their state at the inaugural Mom Congress on Education and Learning Conference at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C.

In September of 2010, Ms. Samuel was selected to sit on an educational panel at the NBC Universal Education Nation Summit in New York.

She firmly believes that when parents, children and community know more and better they do more and they do better.

Show Date: January 9, 2011
Show Time: 8:30pm-9:00pm
Call In Number: 1 (914) 803-4591
Website: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/educationaljournal

The Parent Trigger Law: True Parent Power

Significant Accomplishments Of Eleven High School Students Who Attend PGCPS

Hello Engaged Parents and Dedicated Educators,

One of our network members wanted to share the following information. I hope a few officials from PGCPS will be on hand to support the students.

Exciting news about the significant accomplishments of ten high school students who attend Prince George’s County Public Schools. The Posse Foundation is a college access and youth leadership program that recruits, identifies and trains extraordinary leaders from urban schools and sends them in multicultural teams (posses) to some of the top colleges in the country. Each student that is awarded the Posse Scholarship wins a four year, full-tuition scholarship worth more than $140,000 from one of our partner colleges.

Since opening in 2004, Posse D.C. has awarded 312 scholarships representing more than $30 million from Bucknell University, Grinnell College, Lafayette College, Sewanee: The University of the South, the University of Wisconsin Madison, and Pepperdine University. This fall, we had over 1,600 high school seniors nominated for the prestigious Posse Scholarship. Sixty two students were awarded the Posse Scholarship this year. I am proud to share with you that Prince George’s County Public Schools were represented by the following Posse Scholar Recipients:
· Yorman A, Bladensburg High School Grinnell College
· Aaron B.., Oxon Hill High School, Sewanee: The University of the South
· Ashley B., Eleanor Roosevelt High School Lafayette College
· Daryl C., Central High School, Sewanee: The University of the South
· David D., Bowie High School, Sewanee: The University of the South
· Jonathan H., Henry A. Wise High School, University of Wisconsin-Madison
· Patrick H., Parkdale High School, Grinnell College
· Jerome M., McKinley Tech High School, Pepperdine University
· Obianuju O., Henry A. Wise High School, Sewanee: The University of the South
· James S., Bowie High School, Pepperdine University
· Johante W., Henry A. Wise High School, Pepperdine University

Please join us in congratulating these young leaders of tomorrow at our Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, January 5th at the Betts Theatre (800 21st Street, NW). Please RSVP to Posse D.C. at (202) 347-7071 or http://us.mc1101.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=mayn@possefoundation.org.

Please join us in celebrating the accomplishments of these remarkable young people!

Connect2urfuture Video-Contest

What is the College Summit Video Contest?

We’re looking for videos from seniors who attend College Summit schools that show how they’re creating college-going culture at their schools. How are you supported at school on your road to college? How are the students helping each other stay motivated? Is there a story of someone at your school (maybe it’s you) that is truly compelling and acts as an inspiration to others? Get creative! Don’t just make a commercial for College Summit—we want to hear about your personal experiences. You can mix video, audio, music and still photography. We understand there will be a range in technical ability and access to editing tools. Your story should shine through the video regardless of technical know-how.

What are the prizes?

• 1st place $2,000 Scholarship to Director(s)
• 2nd place $1,000 Scholarship to Director(s)
• 3rd place $500 Scholarship to Director(s)
  

Who can enter?

Any senior who has participated in a College Summit workshop, attends a College Summit class at their school or attends a school which participates in the College Summit program. Videos must be submitted by students who are listed as the director. Being a director of a video means that you were -created the storyline for your video-behind the camera-edited the video yourself.

There can be up to 2 directors listed for a video. You can add up to 5 friends as helpers for your video. The prize money will go to the directors only.

Can adults assist in production?

Adults may assist with production, but they are limited to only verbal guidance. Adults are allowed to be actors but should not be major content contributors. Can participants use other people’s material?Entries must contain only original material. Video must not have been previously submitted, distributed, aired or have won any other award in any other competitions. You must obtain all rights, permissions, consents, approvals and releases from any persons or commercial entities shown or displayed. How long should my video be?

Entries should be up to 2 minutes long. The video MUST have clear, easy to hear audio. Does it cost anything to enter? There is no charge for submitting an entry.

Can I submit more than one entry?

No. Participants may submit one entry.

Can entries be disqualified?

Entries will be disqualified if they:

• Contain material that promotes bigotry, indecent content, discriminatory content based on race, religion, sexual orientation, age or nationality.

• Uses copyrighted material including music.

• Include contact info in the video itself.

• Contain material that infringes on an individual’s rights, be they personal property rights or copyright infringements.

• Display brand names or trademarks.

• Are longer than 2 minutes.

What is the deadline?

Entries must be uploaded by March 15th, 2011 12:00 am, PST

Here's the online form to submit videos! http://org2.democracyinaction.org/o/5526/p/salsa/web/common/public/signup?signup_page_KEY=1461

How do I submit my video?

1. Videos should be uploaded to Youtube. (http://upload.youtube.com/my_videos_upload)You can also submit a DVD copy to your School Partnership Manager (SPM). In this case, the DVD must be in the hands of your SPM by the deadline. Your SPM will then mail it in for you.

2. The online sign in form should be completedHow will the videos be judged? A panel of celebrities, College Summit alums, Citi Representatives and journalists will judge the videos based on creative concept and originality.

The top 5 viewed videos on Youtube will automatically be entered into the top 10 videos and submitted to our panel of judges. This means you can promote your video on Facebook and ask your friends to view it to increase your chances!

How will the winners be announced?

Winners and their SPM representatives will be notified directly by College Summit after March 15th through email. Submit your video contest entry. Good luck to all of our students!

Parents Are Concerned About The School System