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Brainiacs! It's been a while since I've updated you and so much has happened. Noggin is growing by leaps and bounds. I forgot to mention in the video that our tutoring and ARD Advocacy programs have doubled since this time last year. We have 50+ students in the program. Watch the video below for more. Here's the link I mention about signing up for the Virtual Career Chat. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050E4DAFA72BA7F49-crosstimbers

View our 2022 Annual Report Complete our Stakeholder Survey - Your input is so important! Please take a moment to complete our survey to let us know how we're doing and communicate potential opportunities that can help move our mission forward.

North Texas Giving Day is only 1 week away. Early Giving is open now! To give click the link below! Watch my quick Brainiac Update video too. Donate

Hey Brainiacs! Click on the video below for a quick snapshot of what's happening with Noggin.

Quick video to let you know what's going on with Noggin! In this video: March 2022 Virtual Career Chat Success Tutoring Program Summer Tutoring Opportunity Oh man! I forgot to mention that we will be continuing S.P.A.R.K. (Summers Producing Academically Ready Kids) for our 6th summer. This summer we will be IN PERSON instead of online supporting the students at First Presbyterian Church in Downtown Dallas for a 4th year. Can't wait to see them in 3-dimensions! Click to sponsor a student for the summer!

Hi Brainiacs! We have exciting news. We are thrilled to announce five new members of our Board of Directors. As you know, the mission of Noggin Educational Foundation is to help close the Achievement Gap for economically disadvantaged children by providing educational opportunity for students, supporting parents, and encouraging excellence and innovation in the classroom. We have invited these leaders to provide much needed support in their areas of expertise to help our organization grow to the next level so we can impact many many more students. Check out our full team at https://www.nogginfoundation.org/boardofdirectors Wanda Fletcher Bonder - Advisory Counsel Craig Crisler - Finance Committee Nichole Franks - Community Partnerships Committee Hetal Patel - Programs Committee Heather M. Sepolen - Corporate Partnerships Committee We are still looking for proven leaders with expertise in the areas of marketing, fundraising, and board development. Please reach out to me at doneda@nogginfoundation.org if you would like to recommend a candidate. Also, if you would like to help with any of our committees, we would love to have you partner with us!

Join us today from 6-7 pm CST for our Read-A-Thon hosted by kids, for kids. All donations received during this time will be matched up to $1500, so your gift is doubled! This event is sponsored by Kalibur Barber College, Brighter Possibilities Family Counseling, and The Flying Squirrel Coffee Company. Click the link to RSVP! https://fb.me/e/coVqYCqXL

Noggin is participating in #NTxGivingday again this year! We use the money raised to help fund our free tutoring and special education advocacy programs. Help us reach our goal of $20,000! We are closing the Achievement Gap because every child deserves a shot at a bright future! North Texas Giving Day is an 18-hour giving event hosted by the Communities Foundation of Texas, benefitting North Texas nonprofits. Donations can be submitted until 11:59 pm on September 23rd. Give to Noggin! Click to give!

Hi Brainiacs! First of all, thank you for your constant support of Noggin Educational Foundation. Because of your faithful giving this summer, we were free to focus on making an impact on the students we serve. Our summer was very successful! We completed another virtual S.P.A.R.K, serving the students at First Presbyterian Church in Downtown Dallas. Each student received 8 hours of math and reading enrichment, 4 hours of career exploration, and at the conclusion of the program at least 3 books, a children's Bible, and a backpack. Through our social media challenge The #BoughtABackpack Challenge, we collected 500 backpacks! The backpacks were distributed to two Title I schools in Mansfield, TX, a Back To School event at a local barber college, and a Fort Worth church. So, what else is new? Press play! Set Up Your Fundraiser Page in 3 quick steps! Got questions? My email: doneda@nogginfoundation.org My phone number: 682-777-3222 Check out our new website! Click me! Love and warm regards, Doneda

Our Noggin Brainiacs are a big deal! By investing on a regular basis you are a part of a special group that through regular donations allow us to focus less on fundraising and more on making a difference in the lives of our students. Hi Brainiacs! We wanted to take a moment to thank you for your faithful giving!  In the Spring with the economic downturn, nonprofits were hit hard and ours was no exception.  We were SO thankful for the faithful giving of our Brainiacs to help meet the needs of our organization in such an uncertain time. I want to report that God has been truly faithful over the summer, by allowing us to introduce our mission to new people and moving their hearts to support us financially.  Because of His faithfullness and your continued support, we have been able to continue to serve students at a time when their academic well-being is at risk.  Many students from low-income families already suffer from the achievement gap, but the closing of schools and the digital divide have presented additional challenges.  Thank you so much for partnering with us to provide solutions for these bright young minds. Blessings, Doneda 2020 Programming Update Virtual S.P.A.R.K (Summers Producing Academically Ready Kids) This summer we provided our summer math and reading enrichment program, S.P.A.R.K., virtually to 67 students.  Students played interactive games, watched videos, participated in project-based learning, and practiced core skills 3 days a week on Zoom calls.  Because our program was virutal this year we were able to invite 28 professionals from all over the metroplex and the United States to participate in weekly Career Days.  Students learned about a varitey of professions and had the chance to interact in small groups with our guests.  In July, we had a very successful book drive allowing each student to end the summer with 3-7 brand new books. See pictures and video below! NEW PROGRAM: ARD Advocacy Students with special needs and other challenges that impact academics require services and accommodations at school.  ARD meetings bring teachers, administrators, and parents together to discuss the challenges the student is facing and develop a plan to serve the student.  Parents who are not equipped with information and ideas can leave without a plan that will best serve the child for academic success.  With all of the academic challenges faced by students from low-income families, getting the right services to address their needs is VITAL!  Noggin now offers ARD advocacy where hire consultants to work with the parent before the meeting to brainstorm tools and services that may work for the student as well as attend the meeting to help the parent advocate for their child. Noggin is the Premier Sponsor of the podcast, School Dazed: Help For Moms and Dads of School-Aged Kids,  which features experts tackling a variety of academic and social challenges affecting students. School Dazed is hosted by our Executive Director, Doneda Bailey and the historic events of 2020 inspired her to create shows to address the needs of students and parents: March 16 "The One When They Closed The Schools" March 26 "The One About Emotional Health During a Pandemic" April 20 "The One When We Were Quarantined With Kids!" April 21 "The One About Gratitude in Tough Times" May 19 "The One When Their Senior Year Was Cancelled" June 4 "The One About Racism, Justice, and Riots" June 18 "The One About Injustice and Education Equality" July 21 "The One About COVID-19 and the Upcoming School Year" August 10 "The One About What Teachers Say As We Reopen" Our sponsorship of School Dazed is made possible by support from a Brainiac like YOU! Check out the School Dazed website for more information about the show.  If you miss a show catch it on any podcast platform. Scheduled giving is open now. CLICK TO SCHEDULE YOUR GIVING TODAY!

Brainiacs! We are so thankful for the many opportunities to continue to serve students in need that have come our way this year. Your faithfulness is one of the reasons we get to keep doing what we do. Watch our latest update video. Here's the link I mentioned in the video. Please share! https://www.nogginfoundation.org/nefservices

One of our educational coaches, Natasha has been working with Ms. Martinez's daughter since November of 2020. We are so pleased with her progress! Thank you for your faithful giving! YOU are the reason we are able to continue serving students and families in need! "I’m so happy I found this place. The results are amazing! My bilingual daughter can now read English, and it’s all thanks to Natasha Lamb. 10/10 recommend" -Christine Martinez