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May/June 2010

Congratulations are in order in different corners of Citizen Schools this month. Congratulations to the 2010 class of Citizen Schools' Teaching Fellows who graduated from Lesley University this month, celebrated by keynote speaker, Secretary of Education Arne Duncan. Also, read about the 225 Citizen Teachers being awarded the President's Service Award in recognition of their work with Citizen Schools. Catch up with an alumna of our 8GA while she debriefs us on wrapping up a semester at Coastal Studies for Girls. Finally, a huge success is celebrated as Citizen Schools is awarded an increase in its AmeriCorps grant!

April 2010

Citizen Schools proudly announces Fidelity Investments as our lead national partner for Eighth Grade Academy (8GA), playing a key role in expanding and strengthening national programs like "6 degrees of the Bay Area" in California. Citizen Schools CEO Eric Schwarz sits on the panel at the U.S. Senate's hearing for the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. Join the national movement for education reform - become a Citizen for Citizen Schools. Plus, Citizen Schools is recognized in two recently published books.

March 2010

Check out the newest video from Citizen Schools Online, featuring Architecture and Design apprentices and the C.T.s that inspire their work. Find out how MetLife Foundation supports New York's Teaching Fellows and their heroic efforts. Also, Kumar Garg from the White House Office of Science and Technology policy weighs in on Citizen Schools' STEM improvement efforts during the summit series. Meanwhile, in D.C., the Obama administration releases its groundbreaking blueprint for the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.

February 2010

After 15 years, Citizen Schools celebrates milestones. New York City students win Google grant for creating 'Android' game application. Prudential Financial holds the spotlight in Newark, volunteers help build solid foundations for students. We catch up with alumnus, Sindel Desange, who gives us the scoop on High School and college prospects. In Washington, President Obama announces FY11 budget.

January 2010

Citizen Schools partners up with The Highland Street Foundation to introduce students to entrepreneurial skills, ventures and opportunities. Members from EMC help students connect digital technology to their everyday lives. From D.C., Congress passes an omnibus bill that will increase funding in education and national service.

December 2009

A new report shows how more learning time means impressive results for students. Meanwhile, students bring science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) to life at Google headquarters in California for the spectacular WOW! event while Washington pushes for STEM initiative funding.

November 2009

Citizen Schools recognizes alumna Erica Mitchell for being named a Jack Kent Cooke Scholar. Also, the Random Acts of Kindness apprenticeship pays it forward in Boston and beyond. Get ready: WOW!s are coming to a city near YOU! Check out some of the awesome events coming up in regions across the Citizen Schools Nation. In D.C., Race to the Top is pushing forward to help our schools.

October 2009

Citizen Schools apprenticeship, Bootstrap, brings students, math and computer programming together. Genzyme engages Citizen Schools student apprentices in the technological world of karyotypes and chromosome analysis. The Afterschool Alliance releases "America After 3PM" report on the status of how our students spend their day after school.

September 2009

Citizen Schools catches up with an alumna of the program as she starts off her college career at Northeastern University. Also, find out about an exciting new partnership with Cisco and how students are developing twenty-first century skills.

August 2009

Citizen Schools shares new positive program results, reports on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) efforts, and prepares to launch programs for the new school year.

July 2009

Citizen Schools links up with President Obama's "United We Serve" campaign, shines a light on student alumni services, and celebrates an MVP Citizen Teacher volunteer.

June 2009

Citizen Schools announces a new website that showcases student work, unveils a billboard in Dorchester, and highlights the "Making a News Show" apprenticeship.

May 2009

Citizen Schools partners with Fidelity for an Extreme School Makeover, brings 8th Grade Academy students to Washington, DC to tour colleges, and shares research reporting ELT partners increase student learning.

April 2009

Citizen Schools celebrates annual A WOW! Affair, receives record number of Teaching Fellow applications, and shares updates on Obama's signing of the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act.

March 2009

Citizen Schools celebrates the passage of the Serve America Act, shares Eric Schwarz's interview on NPR's "All Things Considered," and calls for Citizens for Citizen Schools.

February 2009

Citizen Schools is featured on George Lucas' Edutopia.com, reaches out for local board members, and shares updates on the stimulus package and support from Wells Fargo.

January 2009

Citizen Schools reflects on the Presidential Inauguration, shares updates on the success of Expanded Learning Time and calls for Citizen Champions.

December 2008

Citizen Schools participates in an online contest at Change.org, celebrates apprenticeships around the country, and features corporate partner JPMorgan Chase.

November 2008

Citizen Schools is highlighted as a "Charismatic Organization" in a new book, and takes a look at what's happening with programs across the nation.

October 2008

At the launch of its 14th year, Citizen Schools looks at its expanded network, widening policy influence, and a member of its leadership team.

Spring 2008

Citizen Schools joins America Forward, and looks back at last semester's WOW!s from across the country.

Fall 2007

Among other updates, this issue showcases Citizen Schools' most recent results and additions to the Citizen Schools leadership team, as well as the contributions of a powerful partner, Bank of America.

Summer 2007

Citizen Schools CEO and President Eric Schwarz addresses the launch of our new program at Vailsburg Middle School in Newark, New Jersey, and the investment of Newark and the state of New Jersey in after school to combat gun violence.

Spring 2007

Citizen Schools celebrates the time and talent of volunteers, taking a close look at our partnership with CVS, and telling the stories of apprenticeships ranging from Stock Market to Flamenco Dancing.

Winter 2007

Highlighting our front-page article in the national publication Education Week, this issue shares Citizen Schools media and policy news.

Fall 2006

Citizen Schools gives a general update on apprenticeships, partnerships, and student alumni—who are heading to college in greater numbers each year.

Summer 2006

Co-founders Eric Schwarz and Ned Rimer reflect on Citizen Schools' national growth in a newsletter featuring corporate volunteers, academic programming highlights, and the work of committed Citizen Schools staff.