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OpenWorld Learning students at the Click on Us! event 2009

With almost 200 people in attendance, OpenWorld Learning's 4th annual Click on Us! Gala was a success! Throughout the evening's reception, guests interacted with students from Kepner Middle School, Archuleta and Castro Elementary schools. The students passionately shared their MicroWorlds and Robotics projects with politicians, principals, and many leaders of our community.

This year's event netted $65,000 to support the programs and impact that OpenWorld Learning is making in the lives of children.

On Friday, October 9, eighteen students attended a Career Exploration session at Kepner Middle School. Every month, students in the Discovery Program are invited to attend a 2-hr program filled with learning games, independent research activities, and interviews with special guests. October's theme was Health Care and the special guest was Dr. Michael Benavidez, a family physician with Denver Health, who kindly agreed to dedicate his time to help enhance the Kepner community.

Every year many at-risk students head back to school without the necessary tools to be successful. Prior to the start of the 2009-2010 school year OpenWorld Learning collected donations of time, materials, and monies to make a difference in the lives of our students by providing students enrolled in the programs with school supplies. Everything from pencils to calculators were collected or purchased through donations and delivered to students. Several OpenWorld Learning Staff members and IHS volunteers put the supplies together to give out at schools with OpenWorld Learning. This campaign was a success and we look forward to continuing this tradition.

Denver-CAMP students at Skinner Middle School were all smiles.

Summer programming is statistically crucial for low-income children. It is crucial because research shows that academic achievement gaps are significantly widened without such opportunities.

Two 2007 Johns Hopkins University studies show that year-long academic gains are close to equivalent for low-income and more advantaged children. However, from the time school lets out for summer and fall classes begin, advantaged youth experience gains in academic achievement whereas low-income students either plateau or suffer a loss in academic achievement. While this is bad news, it is also an opportunity for OpenWorld Learning to help meet another documented need for youth in our community. This research adds to the growing body of evidence that out-of-school time is crucial for youth development.

On Thursday, July 23, Fowler Software Design welcomed over 150 special guests, including clients, business partners and friends, to help them celebrate their 25th anniversary of faithfully serving clients -- and to support OpenWorld Learning's programs for underserved youth. Fowler Software's focus has always been on quality work and being a partner with their clients by helping them be more productive.

On Wednesday, September 23, 2009, OpenWorld Learning will celebrate student success with many of Denver's business, education and community leaders at its fourth annual fundaiser and gala event.

Student presenters had the opportunity to win a "rocket scientist" computer donated by C3.

On Saturday, May 16, OpenWorld Learning and the Denver Museum of Nature & Science hosted students, parents and school administrators to celebrate the semester-long efforts of OpenWorld Learning's students. During the second-annual End of Session Celebration, students from 14 program sites presented their MicroWorld projects, digital arts creations and robotics designs.

OpenWorld Learning has many exceptional students and teachers who transform our programs into dynamic learning environments that foster peer learning and leadership development. This month, we'd like to recognize two individuals who have been recognized by outside groups for their achievements.

Not only do OpenWorld Learning's staff members dedicate their time and talent to the mission of supporting students' school success; they proved the value they place on the impact made in the lives of our students enough to give their treasure!

Please Save the Date for
Click on Us! 2009 - The Power of Potential
Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at 6:00 pm
Phipps Tennis Pavilion and Courtyard

May 2009 Newsletter

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Leadership Camp students with AmeriCorps volunteers

OpenWorld Learning provided a comprehensive Leadership Camp at MiCasa Recource Center during spring break. The students came from six Denver Public Schools that serve at-risk students.

San Francisco-based independent evaluation, research, and consulting firm, Rockman et al, contracted with OpenWorld Learning in July 2008 to develop and manage an external evaluation of the program's impact and results.

Martini Mix-up - Thursday, April 30, 2009 from 6:30 - 9:00 pm
527 Cook Street, Denver, 80206
Tickets for this event are $25 per person, and the fundraiser and networking event will feature martinis, heavy appetizers and a great silent auction. Please RSVP to Holly Kerr at 303.633.4187 or hkerr@openworldlearning.org

Open House - Tuesday, May 5 from 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Doull Elementary, 2520 S. Utica Street, Denver, CO 80219
Please join Doull students and Laura Barton, OpenWorld Learning Site Sponsor, for an interactive, small group visit and demonstration of the Inventors program. This is a free event, but your RSVP to Christi Kirchner at 303.633.4190 or ckirchner@openworldlearning.org is greatly appreciated.

End of Session Celebration - Saturday, May 16
Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Boulevard
Please contact Shelley VanDelinder at 303.633-4193 or svandelinder@openworldlearning.org for more information.

Please Save the Date for Click on Us! 2009
Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at 6:00 pm
Phipps Tennis Pavilion and Courtyard

April 2009 Newsletter

March 12, 2009 5:00 - 7:00pm at Campo de Fiori
300 Fillmore Street, Denver, CO 80206
Tickets are $20 per person
Contact 303.633.4187 for details

Students from OpenWorld Learning's Discovery program toured the UCD campus before presenting their technology inventions to a judging panel later in the evening at the King Center.

OpenWorld Learning hosted TCF Bank volunteers for a day of career exploration at Kepner Middle School. Ganette Isaacson, Community Reinvestment Act Officer, and Tristan Johnson, Human Resources Recruiter, led an interactive discussion with our middle school students on the history of TCF Bank, current information regarding bank operations and quality ratings, as well as their specific job responsibilities.

OpenWorld Learning thanks the individuals who have already contributed to 2009 campaign goal of implementing 45,000 new contact hours to help underserved children. Through donations received in November and December, we will be able to provide 20,970 additional contact hours in 2009.