Fun, interactive robotics camp for students entering 3rd - 6th grades. Robotics Camp 2026 Registration is NOW OPEN 2025 Robotics Camp Recap Video Noggin's programs are income-based, and we seek to serve students who would not usually have access to academic programs and camps. Limited space will be available for students who DO NOT qualify for Medicaid or CHIP, and registration will open on June 1st for paying parents. The camp fee is $100 per student. Contact us at coordinator@nogginfoundation.org or call 972-200-3534 to be added to a waiting list if you do not qualify for Medicaid or CHIP. In Summer 2025, Noggin’s Robotics Camp featured the Sphero BOLT—an interactive, app-enabled robot designed to spark creativity and critical thinking. Students learned to program their BOLT using block-based coding and explore real-world applications of science, technology, engineering, and math. The Sphero BOLT helps campers build essential 21st-century skills while having serious fun. 🔗 Learn more about Sphero BOLT 📽️ Watch Sphero BOLT in action And back by popular demand was our Shark Tank Jr. competition!

Board of Directors member Phil Jackson Our Board Phil Jackson Phil Jackson is a dedicated advocate for education with extensive experience in Internal Audit, consulting, service industries, and small business ownership. He holds an MBA and a B.S. in Information Systems from Tarleton State University where he graduated Summa Cum Laude. Currently, Phil serves as the Head of Internal Audit at Flexjet LLC in Dallas, TX. Prior to his role at Flexjet, he held leadership positions at Southwest Airlines, Orthofix Medical, KPMG, and other large and small organizations. His experience spans a diverse range of industries, providing him with a deep understanding of business operations, governance, and financial oversight. Phil's personal journey has instilled in him a deep appreciation for the transformative power of education. Growing up in early childhood without adequate educational resources, he understands firsthand the challenges faced by underprivileged children. His twin boys have also inspired him to ensure children have access to the tools and opportunities they need to succeed. As the Corporate Partnership Board Member, Phil will leverage his extensive network and business acumen to cultivate strategic partnerships that support Noggin Educational Foundation's mission. He is committed to forging meaningful relationships with corporations to secure financial resources, in-kind donations, and volunteer support. He is eager to contribute his expertise to help advance the organization's mission of providing innovative educational experiences for children and closing the achievement gap in our society. BACK

Be The Light 8K Fun Walk/Run Saturday June 16, 2018 Lake Ridge Elementary School 1020 Lake Ridge Parkway Cedar Hill, TX 75104 Check in and registration - 7:00 am Race Begins - 8:00 am Come walk and run for a great cause! The students we serve receive services and resources for free. Help us to continue to provide free tutoring, fun summer academic enrichment, and other activities for students from low-income families. Be the light to a student in need! Gold Participant Gold participants collect donations for at least $100 in sponsorship,* and will be entered into a drawing to win prizes. *Deadline for sponsorship donations is June 15th. Silver Participant Non-sponsored participation. Registration on site will also be available. Sponsorship Donate to sponsor a participant. Register Now GOLD Register Now SILVER Donate Now $25 Adult $15 Youth $35 Adult $20 Youth ($5 each additional child) Vendor Form Contact Event Coordinator, Jacquetta Haygood for more information. haygoodfamily@att.net , 706-681-3100 Participant Pledge Form

At Noggin we believe that ALL students deserve a shot at a bright future. We are closing the achievement gap by providing tutoring, fun summer enrichment programs, and resources for parents. Virtual Career Chats Many students from low-income families are unaware of the variety of careers that exist. Our program "Career Chat" gives students the opportunity to meet people from different careers, ask questions, and begin to dream of the possibilities. During career chats, professionals from around the country join us virtually to speak to students about their work, education, and background followed by interactive Q&A sessions. Request a Career Chat 1/21

Student Sponsorship: Summer Tutoring Click to Sponsor! Summer Learning Loss is a big deal! Many students lose 2-3 months of math and reading skills in the Summer and those from low-income families are hit particularly hard. We don't want our students to lose the ground they have gained, so we're offering tutoring over the summer. A donation of $200 will provide 6 one-hour tutoring sessions to a child and help them fight the Summer Slide! Many students lose 2-3 months of math and reading skills in the Summer. Our Students (Click to View) Student Testimonials Help us get the word out Click to Sponsor! Help us fight summer learning loss!

Toolkit with worksheets to help develop S.M.A.R.T goals and a Growth Mindset. S.M.A.R.T. Goals and Growth Mindset Kit Thank you! Click to Access File NOTE: Download to your computer to use the fillable PDF form. This product is produced by Noggin Educational Foundation and is intended for personal or single classroom use. This product may not reproduced, sold or distributed in any form for profit. © 2024 Noggin Educational Foundation. # of downloads Donate $3 Donate with Paypal Cash App: $NogginFoundation Venmo: @NogginFoundation We provide this product free of charge. If you would like to donate to Noggin we would appreciate your help!

Our Board of Directors serves the mission of Noggin Educational Foundation to help close the achievement gap. Our Board of Directors About Board Membership

Program Overview Tutoring Our private math and ELAR tutoring builds foundational tools that enable our students to achieve success in school and increase college and career readiness. Because our tutors are classroom teachers, they offer valuable experience and expertise to close gaps in learning and meet the needs of each student. Learn More SPED Advocacy Parents enrolled in this program are matched with an Advocate who provides support to assist in obtaining the services and accommodations their child needs at school for learning disabilities or special needs. Learn More S.P.A.R.K S.P.A.R.K (Summers Producing Academically Ready Kids) is a free 6-week program offering math and reading enrichment activities, project-based learning, and career exploration with the goal of reducing or preventing summer learning loss. We partner with organizations that offer summer programs targeting economically disadvantaged youth. Learn More STEM Strong Sisters STEM Strong Sisters is a 12-month program exposing 5th- 8th-grade black and Hispanic girls to STEM. Learn More Robotics Camp Project-based camp providing a strong introduction to the world of Robotics. Learn More Career Chats Speakers from a variety of careers speak to groups of students about their work, education, and background followed by interactive Q&A sessions. Learn More Podcast School Dazed is sponsored by Noggin Educational Foundation and features experts tackling a variety of challenges affecting children’s education from bullying, to gaming, to understanding the “new math”. Learn More

Overview The #BoughtABackpack Challenge Each summer we collect backpacks through our social media challenge to give to the students participating in our summer program and students at local schools. LEARN MORE Volunteers Volunteers support our mission both virtually and on-site by doing everything from cutting and pasting activities to working directly with students. LEARN MORE North Texas Giving Day Annual Fall fundraiser sponsored by the Communities Foundation of Texas benefitting North Texas nonprofits. This fundraiser helps support our free tutoring and ARD Advocacy programs LEARN MORE. Donations Monetary and in-kind donations help support our mission to close the Achievement Gap. LEARN MORE Corporate Parterships Noggin partners with companies and organizations to make a significant impact on the students we serve. LEARN MORE Spread the Word! Sharing a post, telling a friend, and making an introduction helps expand our reach to others who may support our mission.

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Held on the first Friday of every month at noon, this fast-paced, feel-good Zoom event gives you a front-row seat to the magic of Noggin Educational Foundation: real stories, live testimonials, and behind-the-scenes updates. Get a Free 7 Day Pass Discover or Re-Discover Noggin! Ever wonder what it’s like behind the scenes? Join us for Noggin First Fridays — our monthly virtual hangout where heart meets impact! Held on the first Friday of every month at noon, this fast-paced, feel-good Zoom event gives you a front-row seat to the magic of Noggin: real stories, live testimonials, behind-the-scenes updates, and a chance to win a gift card. Whether you're a curious newcomer or a long-time supporter, you'll leave inspired, connected, and ready to make a difference. Mark your calendar and bring a friend — First Fridays are where purpose and people collide. Join Now!

Board of Directors member Linh Truong Our Board Sarah Schulman Winters Sarah Winters is a seasoned technology sales leader with a decade and a half of experience building meaningful client relationships and driving growth across some of the cyber industry's most recognized companies, including McAfee and Palo Alto Networks. Currently she helps lead the Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana market at N-Able focusing on business and cyber resiliency. Outside of her professional life, Sarah’s passion for philanthropy and advocacy began as a student at Ursuline Academy where the core motto is, Serviam – latin for “I will serve”. She earned a Bachelor of Science in International Business and a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish from Pepperdine University in Malibu, California, where she helped found the internship program in Buenos Aires for students who wanted an international internship while studying abroad. Sarah has long been committed to giving back to the communities she came from. She is a sustaining member of the Junior League of Dallas, where she was a longtime volunteer for Literacy Achieves and Project Chair for The Family Place. She has served as Chapter Leader and board member of the Pepperdine University Dallas Alumni Chapter from 2012-2025. Sarah is passionate about the power of education to transform lives — and honored to bring her energy and relationships to help foster the work of Noggin Educational Foundation. BACK