Kids learn best when they are fed, healthy and have a positive environment in which to learn.
Initiatives
OUR MODEL
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More than 750 young people in the Oregon School District qualify for free or reduced lunch. Ten years ago that figure was 5%. And, we know there are families who have recently come upon hard times or don’t qualify for this program, yet aren’t getting by.
In order to truly make a difference for students, FOSD partners with Oregon School District educators to learn about barriers to learning for our kids. Then, we focus in on programs/initiatives that are designed to make a positive, long-term impact.
In using this model, we do the following:
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Listen.
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Research current practices.
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Determine assets, deficiences and areas of opportunity (i.e. systems, practices, financial, people resources).
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Develop viable solutions with objectives, timeline, plan for sustainability and evaluative measures.
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Do the work. Enlist people and resources within the community and our schools to accomplish objectives.