Search Results

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. 1/13 Our mission is to help close the achievement gap for economically disadvantaged children by improving educational opportunities for students, supporting families, and encouraging excellence and innovation in the classroom. Learn More PRIVATE TUTORING Students meet for private tutoring sessions with an experienced classroom teacher to bridge gaps in learning. Next STEM CAMPS Our STEM camps provide a strong introduction to the world of Robotics and teach students to create digital stories, games, and animations through computer coding. Next SPECIAL EDUCATION ADVOCACY Advocates provide parental support to assist in obtaining services and accommodations at school. Next CAREERS EXPOSURE Professionals from a variety of careers speak to groups of students about their work, education, and background followed by interactive Q&A sessions. Next SUMMER ENRICHMENT Summers Producing Academically Ready Kids (S.P.A.R.K.) provides fun, interactive math & reading enrichment activities and games all summer to reduce or prevent summer learning loss. Next OUR APPROACH At Noggin, we have adopted a multi-pronged approach to closing the achievement gap. Students enrolled with Noggin have access to multiple programs to help close gaps in learning and give them the knowledge and skills to thrive in college and in their careers. After a multi-year investment, each Noggin Kid will have a diverse range of opportunities aligned with their aspirations following high school graduation. Join us in supporting our amazing students because every child deserves a shot at a bright future! Multi-Pronged Approach Average Annual Impact 1000 Students Impacted 400 Backpacks Distributed 400 Hours Tutored View our 2024 Annual Report Noggin's math and reading instruction and tutoring is provided exclusively by experienced classroom teachers. Significant learning gaps have been caused by the Pandemic and the teacher shortage. According to the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), a majority of states saw scores decline for fourth- and eighth-graders in mathematics and reading between 2019 and 2022. Reading and math proficiency is the lowest it has been in decades. A study by the Annie E. Casey Foundation shows that four of every five students who come from low-income households don’t meet reading proficiency requirements. At Noggin, we exclusively utilize experienced classroom teachers to provide math and reading instruction as they are uniquely equipped to bridge learning gaps. Studies show that high-quality afterschool, summer learning, and tutoring programs are associated with 4-5 months of academic gains and positive impact on behavior and attendance. National Bureau of Economic Research July 2020 Don't miss out! Stay informed with news and updates. Subscribe Now Every Child Deserves A Shot At A Bright Future! Partner With Us! 8 Ways to Give Volunteer Donate Now By the end of 4th grade low-income students are already two years behind grade level.

Noggin Educational Foundation is working to imact the achievement gap. Partnering with us will help us continue to provide free programs for low income student Partner with Noggin Contact Us Types of Partnerships Community Foundations Grants from community foundations are key to nonprofit growth and sustainability. We’re grateful to the Communities Foundation of Texas for their capacity-building grant, which helped us develop a strategic plan to better serve our students and families. Their investment strengthens our ability to plan, grow, and deliver impact. Local Companies Local businesses are powerful partners in creating change, building stronger communities, and connecting more people to our mission. We’re especially thankful to Loch and Ali’s Children’s Boutique for supporting Noggin by donating proceeds from an in-store event and serving as a donation location for backpacks. In-Kind Donations In-kind donations help us better serve families and create joyful experiences for our students. Flexjet exemplified this generosity by hosting a holiday toy drive that brought big smiles to every child at our Christmas party. Thanks to their kindness, our students enjoyed a celebration full of excitement and lasting memories. Corporations Corporate donations help us grow and deepen our impact. We’re grateful to the Nissan Neighbors initiative for supporting our 2024 and 2025 Robotics Camp and volunteering during our Shark Tank Jr. competition. Their generosity and involvement help inspire the next generation of innovators. Pro-Bono Assistance Pro-bono support helps nonprofits thrive by strengthening systems and freeing up resources for mission-focused work. We’re deeply grateful to the JPMorgan Chase Force for Good Program for partnering with us in 2024 and 2025 to develop a custom data system that streamlines how we track and report student outcomes. Their expertise is helping us scale our impact and build for the future. Event or Program Sponsorship Sponsorships power our mission to provide impactful learning experiences. We’re especially grateful to Fidelity and Texas Capital Bank for supporting our STEM Strong Sisters program, giving girls of color hands-on STEM education, mentorship, and math tutoring. Their investment is helping shape tomorrow’s innovators. Our Partners To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. First name* Last name* Company name Position Email* Phone* What would you like us to know?* Submit Learn More!

From July to August, Noggin Educational Foundation collects backpacks to distribute to students in need in the DFW area. 1/10 #BoughtABackpack Take the #BoughtABackpack Challenge! Each year, we collect new backpacks for the students participating in our summer math and reading program as well as local Title I schools and organizations that serve at-risk youth. Choose from our Amazon Wishlist and have a backpack shipped directly to us or drop it off at one of our locations. The Challenge takes place June to August each year . Buy a backpack SHOP Amazon Post, tag, and challenge your friends online! 1. Buy a backpack. 2. Take a picture with your backpack (Or take a screenshot of your purchase from Amazon. See above). 3. Important! Keep the challenge going! Share the picture on social media tagging a friend or friends to challenge them to do the same!* *If you purchase using our Amazon Wishlist , take a screenshot of your purchase, post it on your favorite social media sites, and tag your friends to challenge them!

Give Back Give Back 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.

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.

Your donation will help us close the achievement gap by providing much needed resources for at-risk students, their families, and teachers . By making your gift Donate Your Support Makes a Difference! Click the icons! Monthly Giving Wishlist Shop and Give Corporate Sponsorship The #BoughtABackpack Challenge Declutter Employer Matching Thank you! Your donation will help us close the achievement gap by providing much-needed resources for economically disadvantaged students, their families, and teachers. By making your gift today, you will help inspire young minds and create opportunities through excellence in education. Noggin Educational Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) corporation and all donations are tax-deductible. Donate using debit/credit card or make all checks payable to Noggin Educational Foundation 1106. N. Highway 360, Suite 209 Grand Prairie, TX 75050 or donate using Venmo or Cash App @NogginFoundation $NogginFoundation Give Now! Monthly Giving By investing monthly you become a part of a special group who through regular donations allows us to focus less on fundraising and more on making a difference in the lives of our students. Now that's thinking big! Brainiacs Club Set Up Recurring Payments Your consistent support helps us: Purchase supplies for programs Provide free tutoring for students Provide free fun, educational summer programming Meet the Brainiacs North Texas Giving Day North Texas Giving Day (NTGD) is an annual September fundraiser supporting North Texas nonprofits. NTGD helps fund our free tutoring program . Each student is assigned an experienced teacher and given 12 private, in-home tutoring sessions. The donations received during NTGD also help fund our ARD Advocacy Program . This program supports parents by helping them get the services and accommodations their children need at school for learning disabilities or special needs. Both programs cost $500 per student. Click To Give! Shop and Give! Amazon Smile Register your Kroger Plus Card and choose Noggin Educational Foundation as your rewards beneficiary. Once you link your card to us, all you have to do is swipe your Plus Card when you shop! You can also register your Kroger Plus Card at the customer service desk of any of your local Kroger stores or register online at Kroger Community Rewards . SHop and give Don't forget to link our Good Neighbor Number to your Reward card and help us raise funds the easy way! Good Neighbor 14188 Link Charity Form The #boughtabackpack Challenge #boughtabackpck June - August, each year take the #boughtabackpack Challenge by purchasing a backpack and donating it to Noggin. Backpacks will be distributed to students from low-income families and schools. Tell me more! Declutter Spark joy and declutter for a cause! eBay For Charity and Nextdoor's Sell For Good have partnered with Paypal's Giving Fund to benefit your favorite charities and causes. Sell an item on either of the platforms and you can choose for a portion or all of the proceeds to be donated to your favorite nonprofit. Search for Noggin Educational Foundation and help further our mission! Corporate Matching Employer Matching Programs Employer matching gift programs are charitable giving programs set up by companies to match donations made by employees to nonprofit organizations. For example, if you work for XYZ Company and donate $100 to Noggin Educational Foundation, XYZ Company will double the donation by also writing a check for $100. Thousands of companies offer matching gift programs and yours may be one of them. Some companies will even retroactively match donations you made in the past. Contact your company to see if they have a matching program or head to charitynavigator.org to see if your employer is listed. Amazon.com Wishlist Wish Lists Download book list

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. Give

Our Products S.M.A.R.T. Goals and Growth Mindset Kit This 12-page digital toolkit contains worksheets to help develop S.M.A.R.T goals and foster a Growth Mindset. LEARN MORE Visual Schedule If you have ever struggled to keep your child on task while completing his/her routine at home this is for you! LEARN MORE

ASPIRE Parent Application BACK

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. Advisory Council The Noggin Advisory Council is our think tank that provides guidance, information, recommendations, and support in key areas that will enable our organization to build a strong foundation that will support long term growth that advances its mission. Advisory Council Members and Focus Areas Click to view LinkedIn profiles Find out more Louise Miller Advisory Council Chairperson Hetal Patel Data Analytics Director of Data and Analytics, Instride Health Kamau Akabueze Marketing Founder, THE ÅLïEN SCõÖL for Creative Thinking Sylvia Baffour Social Emotional Learning Owner, Baffour International David Bailey Mathematics Education Educator, Duncanville Collegiate High School Wanda Bonder Foster Children Owner, Relevant Solutions Craig Crisler Finance Chief Operating Officer SupportNinja Rita Dixon Law Attorney at Law, Rita C. Dixon, PLLC Michael Flores Mental Health/Wellness Director, Brighter Possibilities Family Counseling Show More Apply For information about serving on our Advisory Council, contact us at: admin@nogginfoundation.org

Noggin Educational Foundation Robotics Summer Camp Cancellation/Refund Policy Cancellation/Refund Policy Camp fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. Refunds of any portion of the camp fees (minus $125 processing fee) may only be made when written notice of cancellation and a request for refund is received by May 1 for the summer camp. No refunds will be offered after May 1. Cancellations Due to Medical or Emergency Circumstances In some cases, refunds may be granted after the cancellation and refund period for medical or emergencies circumstances only. A written notice of cancellation with explanation of medical or emergency circumstances must be provided for a refund request to be considered. Additional documentation such as doctor's note may be requested by Noggin Educational Foundation. Partial or full refunds for medical or emergency circumstances will be at the discretion of Noggin Educational Foundation after reviewing the request. Refunds in full will be offered for campers or household members who have COVID-19 symptoms, exposure, or a positive test within two weeks of the start of camp session. Program Level Cancellation If the summer program is canceled due to insufficient enrollment, a full refund will be issued. Changes in Cancellation and Refund Procedures Noggin Educational Foundation may make changes to cancellation and refund procedures when considering the health and safety of campers and staff. No refunds will be given for campers arriving late, leaving early, dismissal from camp, or inability to attend all or part of a session. All requests for refunds MUST be in writing and emailed to admin@nogginfoundation.org