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Internship Coordination Strengthens

June 26, 2019June 28, 2019
by Paul Kulpinski

Internship Coordination Strengthens with Addition of New Positions

FLAGSTAFF June 26, 2019

The community efforts of the Flagstaff Internship Network will be strengthened this fall with the addition of two staff positions at Coconino Community College and Flagstaff Unified School District.

Coconino Community College (CCC) hired a new Internship Coordinator who began work this week. The coordinator will help the college strengthen opportunities for CCC students to gain real life experience in work-based learning opportunities with local businesses. Read more “Internship Coordination Strengthens” →

Early Learning CAN

Initial Investment for Preschool Expansion Secured

May 23, 2019May 31, 2019
by Paul Kulpinski

Initial Investment for Preschool Expansion Secured

FLAGSTAFF May 23, 2019

This month the City of Flagstaff pledged an initial investment in the Flagstaff preschool expansion three-year pilot project, as part of their budget allocation for fiscal year 2020.

City Council allocated $70,000 toward the first year of implementation for the project. This investment was matched by the Coconino County Board of Supervisors which allocated $35,000 for this current fiscal year and another $35,000 for fiscal year 2020.

The Wharton Foundation followed suit and granted $150,000 over the three-year pilot. Read more “Initial Investment for Preschool Expansion Secured” →

Youth Mental Health Proclamation Coconino

May 7, 2019May 2, 2019
by Paul Kulpinski

Coconino County Youth Mental Health Proclamation

Coconino County Board of Supervisors will consider a Proclamation designating May 2019 as Mental Health Month in Coconino County. The Board’s action aims to increase awareness about mental health as a pledge to eliminate the stigma of and increase awareness for all, that mental illnesses are common and treatable.

We wanted to extend an invitation for your participation during the Proclamation reading on May 7, 2019. As engaged community members with a passion and commitment to addressing mental health and improving well-being for all, your presence signals the support for these community-wide efforts.

We hope you will attend and show your support. Please extend this invitation to anyone you feel appropriate.

Flagstaff Early Childhood Resource Fair

September 29, 2018August 31, 2018
by Paul Kulpinski

LAUNCH Flagstaff News

Community Grad Night Shines

June 10, 2018September 3, 2018
by Paul Kulpinski

Community Grad Night Shines

Submitted by Renee Henry, Flagstaff Community Grad Night volunteer organizer

On Friday, June 1, 2018, the Flagstaff community joined together in an amazing show of support at the 26^thannual Flagstaff Community Grad Night. Local businesses, community members, volunteers, parents, and teachers hosted an exciting and engaging celebration for the high school graduates in Flagstaff. Over 500 students from all of the local high schools and homeschools enjoyed casino games, henna tattoos, inflatables, live entertainment, dodge ball, music, food, prizes, and more. The grand prizes included a custom longboard, $500 cash, a Rocky Mountain Fusion mountain bike, a Dell Inspiron laptop computer, and a 2007 Honda Civic Hybrid!! Throughout the evening, almost $20,000 dollars in prizes were given away to the graduates!! Read more “Community Grad Night Shines” →

Coconino County Diversity Day

June 6, 2018May 28, 2018
by Paul Kulpinski

Representatives from various community groups will join in the festivities including the African American Diversity Council, Hispanic Advisory Council, the NAU LGBTQIA Commission, Veterans VRC, Native Americans for Community Action, YMCA Youth Summer Camps, NAU Senior Companion Program, Sons of Norway, AmeriCorps and the County Wellness Program.

And of course there will be food trucks with samples, or you can purchase lunch! Join in for games and live entertainment too.

Coconino County Courthouse Lawn
San Francisco St & Birch Ave
Downtown Flagstaff

11am – 1pm

iCREATE High School Bioscience Course Student Presentations

March 7, 2018January 31, 2018
by Paul Kulpinski

Early Learning CAN

Baseline Report Released

February 21, 2018August 13, 2018
by Paul Kulpinski

LAUNCH Flagstaff Releases Initial Baseline Education Report

FLAGSTAFF (February 21, 2018)

LAUNCH Flagstaff has released a Baseline Education Report, with some initial strategies for improving educational outcomes for every child. A partnership of community stakeholders, LAUNCH Flagstaff has a set of shared goals which encompass kindergarten readiness, third grade reading proficiency, eighth grade math proficiency, high school graduation and enrollment in post-secondary education and training. The partnership’s newly reported data spotlight specific areas for increased focus, based on the premise that student success leads to a community’s health and vitality. Read more “Baseline Report Released” →

LAUNCH Flagstaff News

Flagstaff’s Recommendations for preK-12 Education

October 1, 2017August 13, 2018
by Paul Kulpinski

Flagstaff’s Recommendations for preK-12 Education

FLAGSTAFF (October 1, 2017)

Nearly one hundred Flagstaff community members engaged in thoughtful discussion about funding preK – 12 education in Arizona for four hours on October 1, 2017 at the Coconino Community College Lone Tree Campus. Students, educators, parents, government officials, business leaders, and other concerned citizens crafted a five-page report with their recommendations for improving the funding of our educational system. Read more “Flagstaff’s Recommendations for preK-12 Education” →

LAUNCH Flagstaff News

Future Leaders Make Recommendations for Education

September 26, 2017August 13, 2018
by Paul Kulpinski

Future Leaders Make Recommendations About Their Education

FLAGSTAFF (September 26, 2017)

Twenty-One student leaders from all seven Flagstaff area high schools met on September 26, 2017 to discuss their ideas for what a world-class education system could look like. They drafted a three page report with their recommendations around goals and and actions for community leaders, policy makers and citizens to take for creating this educational system. Read more “Future Leaders Make Recommendations for Education” →

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Internship Coordination Strengthens with Addition of New Positions

Initial Investment for Preschool Expansion Secured

Coconino County Youth Mental Health Proclamation

Community Grad Night Shines

LAUNCH Flagstaff Releases Initial Baseline Education Report

Flagstaff’s Recommendations for preK-12 Education

Future Leaders Make Recommendations About Their Education