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The mission of the Support Learning Foundation is: to conduct, sponsor, facilitate and/or fund the development of knowledge, application and distribution of educational methods, systems and curricula that incorporate new technologies to provide (or expand existing) educational opportunities and technology to help teachers, parents, schools, not for profit organizations and communities prepare students for meaningful jobs and careers, with emphasis on reducing the national drop rates for at risk populations and communities. |
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“The Support Learning Foundation believes that education - if encouraged and provided - can allow individuals to achieve their dreams and maximize their potential. Therefore, the Support Learning Foundation is committed to creating change by providing research, development, and deployment of innovative methodologies and technologies.” When looking at the challenges that face education, we are committed to finding creative and innovative tools to reach the digital native. Understanding that each generation has a unique way of observing and interacting with the world, our focus is on engaging students in the language that they are well versed - technology. By using the technologies students crave, we can make the connection between real world application and math, science and language. This shift, from content-delivery only to making connections, is how we add permanence and relevance to the education experience. |
“The Support Learning Foundation believes that education - if encouraged and provided - can allow individuals to achieve their dreams and maximize their potential. Therefore, the Support Learning Foundation is committed to creating change by providing research, development, and deployment of innovative methodologies and technologies.” We are working to change the nature of education. To create change, we must clearly see where the world is heading and prepare students to become innovators in technology, not followers. But before you can invent beyond technology, you must first gain an understanding. We are confident that students versatile in the language of technology – science and math – will have the skills necessary to become the thinkers, designers, and storytellers of the future. |
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“Our egos are checked – our hearts are open – and we listen first then decide if we can make a difference. Then we act.” We recognize that the world is constantly changing and we must adapt, grow, and change to meet our mission. We take risks to create the opportunity for long-term relevant change. It is as important to teach as it is to give. We recognize our limitations and the value of finding and working with other like-minded foundations with a common mission. |
We want to impact students’ lives and that takes more than talk and ideas – it takes action. The world is changing too fast, and we owe it to the next generation to give them every opportunity for success. We strongly believe in trying to think ahead of the problem – reacting is back peddling to us. We will lead by thinking of the future and investing in new strategies by seeking out innovation in education and then supporting it. If that means taking risks – then we take the risk – because the lives we will impact are worth it. They always have been and always will be. |
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