Arts For Every Student School Year 2012-2013 Recap 

 

 

 

 

George Washington's Mount Vernon offers a variety of educational experiences for students of all grade levels. In addition to touring Washington's iconic Mansion, student admission to Mount Vernon also includes access to the Pioneer Farm (seasonal), Blacksmith Shop, Ford Orientation Center, and the Donald W. Reynolds Museum and Education Center.  All of Mount Vernon's special student programs were specifically designed to help teachers meet relevant curriculum standards for the subjects of History, Civics, Economics, Geography, Science, and Math.  Student tours can focus on Washington's innovative farming practices, the legends and legacies associated with our first President, or be led by a lively 18th century character from Washington's world. Mount Vernon also has numerous education resources available online, a field trip companion guide, a teacher of the year program, teaching American history grants, a portrait in the schools program and professional development training for teachers. 

 

 

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• Program Support applications deadline Nov (grant recipients to receive money in April-up to $300,000 over 3 years. Release of RFP in October)
• Capacity-Building apps deadline March (grant recipients to receive money in August up to 100k over 1 year. Release of RFP in February)

 Review Criteria:

• Organizational History and Track Record
• Governance and Executive Leadership
• Organizational Vision and Strategy.
• Planning, Outcomes, and Evaluation
• Human Resources/Staff Capacity       
• Financial Health 

 More information can be found on the Community Foundation's website.

A global study by Adobe called "Barriers to Creativity in Education: Educators and Parents Grade the System"  found that educators and parents agree that creativity is integral to a child's education because it develops critical thinking skills, fosters an engaging classroom environment, and promotes innovative thinking. Moreover, the study found that in the United States 90% of parents and 87% of educators believed that creativity will be integral to the future economy. Given the importance of creativity in the classroom, the study also sought to determine how parents and educators evaluated the education system's emphasis on creativity in the classroom. The study found that in the US 87% of educators believed that the education system could do more to teach creativity. In comparison, in Australia 70% of educators believed that more could be done to promote creativity, in the UK 67% of educators believed that more could be done to foster creativity, and in Germany 67% of educators believed that the role of creativity in the classroom could be increased.  

 

 

   

A New Age of Exploration, Celebrating 125 years

 

Since its founding in 1888, National Geographic has inspired explorers from around the world. Celebrate 125 years of vivid storytelling through stunning photography, film, and interactive experiences. Follow Geographic's continuing exploration of world environments and cultures, from the top of Mount Everest to the remote Amazonian rainforests. Visitors will go behind the scenes with photographers on assignment, scientists in the field, and cartographers mapping the far corners of the Earth. From the first Society sponsored expeditions to the poles and Machu Picchu to James Cameron's recent dive to the deepest spot on Earth, the Mariana Trench, the exhibition will feature exploration and ground breaking research. 

 

Hill Center is delighted to offer the opportunity for nonprofit organizations to locate administrative offices in the beautifully renovated Civil War- era Old Naval Hospital located at  921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 2003 (2 blocks from the Eastern Market Metro).  One office approximately 190 square feet is available on the third floor of the ADA accessible building.

 

Office space comes with reception services at the front entrance of the building; shared access to a staff kitchenette; a conference furnished with a table and chairs that will accommodate 14+ individuals; an informal seating or "huddle" space; and toilet facilities.

 

Every office has been equipped with wired internet access via Ethernet jacks.  Basic internet connectivity and utilities are included in the monthly use fee of $800 per month.  A state-or-the-art geothermal heating and cooling system allows each occupant to individually set their thermostat, and the windows in every office open.

 

Additional rooms on the first and second floors of the building are available for rental on an hourly basis, and can accommodate 10-250 individuals for meetings, workshops, functions and other events.  For more information please e-mail diana@HillCenterDC.org or call 202.549.4172.