Changing scarcity to abundance

By on 09/07/2015   /   Career Exploration, Collective Impact, DCPSS Goal, DCPSS Perspectives, Educator, Mentor Resources, News, Opportunities, Parents, Volunteer, Youth, Youth Development  

Douglas County’s glass isn’t half empty OR half full; it’s brimming Let’s talk for a minute about Charles Dickens. Though he was writing for a 19th-century audience, the English author introduced images familiar to us almost 200 years later. Think of Oliver Twist holding up his empty bowl

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Fair “scavengers” claim prizes

By on 09/03/2015   /   Career Exploration, Collective Impact, Community College, Education Matters campaign, Partners, Post High School Education, School Years  

Hunt designed for fun but also sends Education Matters message Thanks to the generosity of sponsors and partners, 22 families emerged as winners after visiting the Umpqua Valley STEAM Hub’s booth at the Douglas County Fair last month. The STEAM Hub organized a scavenger hunt from its booth

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Five student-boosting topics worth a second look

By on 08/26/2015   /   Career Exploration, Collective Impact, Education Matters campaign, Funding Your Future, Mentor Resources, Opportunities, Post High School Education, School Years, Uncategorized  

Here are some articles we’ve been sharing in social media this summer. The messages are so helpful, we think they deserve an encore. Peruse away, and take note of whatever is helpful! 1. On career guidance:   One career consultant who maintains that 25 percent of youth are

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DCPSS Primer: An explanation of our mission, our mantra, our invitation to you

By on 08/03/2015   /   Apprenticeship, Businesses/Organizations, Career Exploration, Collective Impact, Community College, DCPSS Goal, Education Matters campaign, Educator, Military, On-the-job Training, Parents, Partners, Post High School Education, School Years, Trade School, University, Volunteer, Youth  
DCPSS Primer: An explanation of our mission, our mantra, our invitation to you

DCPSS Primer: An explanation of our mission, our mantra, our invitation to you It’s an ambitious goal, but we believe it’s doable. Douglas County Partners for Student Success is made up of community members who believe second-best isn’t good enough for our children, teens and young adults. Our partners

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