For those unfamiliar with The Lab, it is a program that both David and I have been involved in previously. The program works with St. Paul students to give them time outside of regular class time to pursue the arts that they are interested in. From their website:
The Lab is a small group experience where youth are inspired, encouraged and empowered to discover, understand and share their voices and the truth of their lives.
Through four modalities, the Lab encourages the use of creativity in community as a healthy coping strategy. The small group experience offers a forum in which youth can practice social skills, creative self-expression and self-care, as well as improve skills in reading, writing, technology and performance.
It's truly a great program. So, if you are looking to give your X-mas time donation in the near future please consider this program, which is offered to students for free and has offered many students the chance to turn themselves into college bound students, allowed them to engage in their community and into students who are proud of what they are doing in school.
You can find more information visit their site at thelabspps.com or make a donation online at www.sppspay.org. (once you are there, click on The Lab icon)
2 comments:
what difference does it make
Um, didn't Dustin explain the difference that the program makes in the post?
"'The small group experience offers a forum in which youth can practice social skills, creative self-expression and self-care, as well as improve skills in reading, writing, technology and performance.'
[The Lab] has offered many students the chance to turn themselves into college bound students, allowed them to engage in their community and [turn] into students who are proud of what they are doing in school."
Sounds like making a difference to me.
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