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Elgin Foundation @ElginFoundation

Elgin serves children in 10 rural Southern Appalachian counties with dental, medical, educational intervention programs

Joined March 2012
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What an inspiring young lady! #unsungheroes #topofherclass n.pr/1mLVQnC
Early dental problems can affect children’s learning, how they interact with other kids and their ability to eat. on.thec-l.com/1jwe3ne

Lack of kids’ dental care risky for health

Report: 10 million children have no insurance

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@edutopia
13 May 2014
“We do not need to teach creativity, but rather inspire its daily practice.” edut.to/1jbbuws. #apps

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Why Aren't Teens Reading Like They Used To? n.pr/1g1YqJc

Why Aren't Teens Reading Like They Used To?

A survey of data shows a marked drop in teenagers reading for pleasure. Researchers are trying to figure out whether the explosion of e-reading and digital diversions is behind the decline.

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2014 National Teacher of the Year: Let’s stop scapegoating teachers wapo.st/1iJnm7x

2014 National Teacher of the Year: Let’s stop scapegoating teachers

Sean McComb of Maryland talks about students' challenges, charter schools, Teach For America, and more.

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Everybody at some point sits in the classroom - that could be the foundation for everything else. n.pr/PAcOf0

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How can you help kids get a good start? wp.me/p3Zw4W-15
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Compassion Coalition@CompassionKnox
24 Apr 2014
8848 children in DES custody on the state of TN; 148 children in Knox Co waiting to be adopted #fostercare
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What does poverty look like? dailym.ai/1iiqodM

America's poorest county: Proud Appalachians who live without running water or power in region...

According to the 2010 U.S. Census, Owsley County has the lowest median household income in the states - a staggering 41.5 per cent of residents falling below the poverty line.

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It's very clear from the research...that our problems with inequality...are set when children walk in the school door.n.pr/1lAAf75
Great advice nationalchristian.com/2099
70% of teachers not enthusiastic about their work; 1 in 8 actively dissatisfied. What can we do? bit.ly/QaADuN
They did not value education because they themselves were not valued by their schools. athensnews.com/ohio/article-…
Emotionally abused were 12 times more likely to be schizophrenic theguardian.com/commentisfre…

Emotional child abuse has to be banned – the science backs up our instincts | Oliver James

Oliver James: The government is right: children need love as much as they do vitamins – and a lack of it often leads to adult psychosis

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Rescuing Charity wp.me/p3Zw4W-11

Rescuing Charity

Fifty years ago President Johnson declared the war on poverty. Two generations have been born within those 50 years, and yet the poverty rate has declined a mere four percent – 19 percent in 1964 t…

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Dental services in Appalachia wkyt.com/wymt/home/headlines…
Great summer ministry opportunity! childrenareourtreasure.wordp…

Big Creek Missions: summer ministry opportunity!

 Big Creek Missions is a ministry center in Southeast Kentucky that hosts mission groups throughout the year.  They are seeking a few passionate Christ followers to serve as Summer staff from May 2…

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Gesturing with hands is a powerful tool for children’s math learning

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"...people who read regularly are more satisfied with life, happier and more likely to feel their life is worthwhile."bbc.com/news/education-26515…

England 'divided into readers and watchers'

England is a nation divided into readers and watchers, a report on adult literacy says.

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