In the summer of 2016, the Superintendent of Richmond Public Schools (RPS) came to ChildSavers and our partner organization, Greater Richmond SCAN. He had struggling students, struggling teachers, and struggling schools. The schools were underperforming and he knew why. We met in the Board Room of our building. He knew that the trauma students experienced …
When school is out, learning does not stop. We often think that the “school year” ends in June and begins in September. We forget that summer is filled with many new adventures and experiences. These opportunities equal lots of learning. When I worked in child care, summer was my favorite time of year. One reason …
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June is Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning, Intersex, Asexual, and ally (LGBTQIA+) Pride Month. At ChildSavers, we celebrate diversity and inclusion, and we recognize that some of those we serve identify as LGBTQIA+. This month, we want to raise awareness about how some in the LGBTQIA+ community are at higher risk for mental health issues …
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