Archive for the 'Education' Category
Big Book Swap Benefits Avid Readers, African Children
1 Comment Published by macaniff December 8th, 2009 in Education, Humanitarian.Kim Dunsmore was inspired by Landmark’s SELP to create The Big Book Swap to benefit Pelican Post.
A Letter to Yourself Brings Overwhelming Response
0 Comments Published by Julia Taylor July 19th, 2009 in Artistic and Creative, Education.In her landmark self-expression and leadership programme, Benita Nwulu undertook a truly novel idea: to put together a book based on letter women write to their younger selves.
‘Desire to Inspire’ Boosts Arts
0 Comments Published by DJacoby July 6th, 2009 in Children, Education.For her project in the Landmark Education SELP Program, Heidi Riggs created Desire to Inspire, an adult talent show which also rewarded two students with arts scholarships.
Dress for Success Aids Women
0 Comments Published by macaniff May 6th, 2009 in Education, Family, Fund Raising, Humanitarian.The Bucks County Courier Times of Pennsylvania recently published a story about the Landmark Self Expression and Leadership Program of Vicki LaRosa, whichy raised money for the Dress for Success Organization.
Helping women dress for success
by Kate Fratti
The hardest part of the work day, in my estimation, is getting dressed.
What to wear? What to wear?
And the [...]
Fundraiser Aids Indian School
0 Comments Published by Julia Taylor May 1st, 2009 in Children, Education, Fund Raising, Humanitarian, India, Uncategorized.Tessa Mills created a fundraising event to raise £1,000 for new classrooms at a Himalayan school. The event, which was her project in the self expression and leadership programme, actually raised £1,500 and the attention of the London Informer.
High Schools Come Together for Basketball Makeover
0 Comments Published by DJacoby April 7th, 2009 in Education.When Mike Jones of Dallas took Landmark Education’s Self-Expression and Leadership program (SELP), he knew he wanted to make a difference in his community in a way that related to basketball and the community – Jones works for ESPN, and formerly played basketball at Mansfield High School. He found his project in helping nearby James [...]
Vets Offer Students a View of Animal Care
0 Comments Published by DJacoby March 31st, 2009 in Children, Education.Sheba Mohankumar created a project in the SELP program that allowed high school students to get an opportunity to find out about what it would be like to be a vet. Mohankumar also got an article published in the Lansing State Journal(of Michigan) about the project. The article, which is reprinted below, can also be [...]
Student Artwork Aids South Africa
0 Comments Published by Julia Taylor January 15th, 2009 in Artistic and Creative, Children, Education, Humanitarian, Uncategorized.Ben Flood’s project in the SELP allowed students from four schools to create an art exhibition which aided children in South African townships. The Anglo-Celt newspaper wrote the story.
Schools do their Art for Africa
Michael Cryan
The four secondary schools in Cavan town took part in an art exhibition in the Town Hall to raise funds for [...]
Tarantino’s Third Graders Aid Children’s Hospital
0 Comments Published by macaniff January 10th, 2009 in Children, Education, Fund Raising, Health and Wellness, Humanitarian, Uncategorized.Tricia Tarantino of South Florida is a third grade teacher at the Sabal Palm elementary school. For her project in the SELP program, Tarantino led her class to raise money for the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. The Collier County Public School district wrote about the event.
Sabal Palm Elementary Operation Inspiration Update
Recently we told you about [...]
Stachler Raises Funds For College Scholarships for Cerebral Palsy Students
18 Comments Published by DJacoby December 15th, 2008 in Artistic and Creative, Children, Education, Fund Raising, Humanitarian, Uncategorized.Lisa Stachler’s project in the Landmark Education SELP program was a benefit to raise money for college scholarships for those afflicted with cerebral palsy. The Benefit, named “Oh the Places You’ll Go,” took place on Sunday, November 2 at Cafe Live in Philadelphia, and featured top-end entertainment, as well as a mention in Philadelphia Weekly.
Oh [...]
Kids Accessing Creativity Today
0 Comments Published by Julia Taylor November 25th, 2008 in Artistic and Creative, Children, Education.Leadership and Self Development received this report from this spring about the project of Arlene Stein taking place in Florida. The following is her first-hand account.
My project is about children being able to use their creativity to make their learning fun. I have targeted the teachers of elementary children who have difficulty in school with [...]
Lawrence Launches Operation Storytime
0 Comments Published by DJacoby October 31st, 2008 in Children, Education.Sandy Lawrence works in the marketing of books running a company named Perceptive Marketing. He is also committed to making sure young people be able to read have full access to books. As a result, in his self expression and leadership program Perceptive Marketing launched “Operation Storytime,” a unique program designed to encourage and increase [...]
Scholarships for Low Income Students
0 Comments Published by Toby September 26th, 2008 in Education, Fund Raising.The Vindicator, a leading newspaper of Youngstown, OH, recently wrote about the Self-Expression and Leadership progam project of Keith Coleman, who teamed up with his brother Kevin to form a worthy scholarship fund.
YOUNGSTOWN — A runathon has been scheduled from 3:30 p.m. Thursday at Wick Park as an inaugural fundraiser for the Otis Christian [...]
Lincoln Students Raise Easter Seals Funds with Dancing
0 Comments Published by Tom July 31st, 2008 in Artistic and Creative, Children, Education.Deb Carroll has had children dance in her second grade class, but it wasn’t until she took on a project in Landmark Education’s Self-Expression and Leadership program that she decided to enroll the whole school in dancing, and raising money for a good cause at the same time. The Chicago Daily Herald reports.
Cha-cha-cha-ching!
Wheaton Students Kick [...]
Mission Genius Helps Dyslexic Students
0 Comments Published by Julia Taylor May 20th, 2008 in Education.When Dhaval of Mumbai, in India, took Landmark Education’s Self-Expression and Leadership program, he wanted to make a difference with students that are dyslexic or slow learners. He created Mission Genius, a project designed to train such students in a variety of subjects, including math. His goal was a 10% increase in their test scores.
Dhaval [...]
Homeless Not Toothless: A Landmark Self-Expression and Leadership Project Created by a Los Angeles Dentist
0 Comments Published by Allison Wright August 2nd, 2007 in Education, Health and Wellness, Humanitarian.You might find it suprising to discover that the famously afluent Brentwood Area of Los Angeles is home to a non-profit that provides vital services to Homeless People. There are estimated to be as many as 3 million homeless people in the United States. The living conditions that most homeless people find themselves in make [...]
Landmark Education Self Expression and Leadership Project Teaches Defensive Driving in India
0 Comments Published by Toby July 29th, 2007 in Education, Health and Wellness, India.When B. Ramakrishnan registered for the Landmark Self Expression and Leadership Program, he knew that he wanted to make a difference in safety on the roads of India. Indian roads have always been chotic, but with the double diget economic growth of the last two decades, the problems with traffic have become even greater problem. [...]