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Never Have I Ever
Written by: Matthew Deevers, PhD – Executive Director Never have I ever been followed through a community, a neighborhood, or a store because of the color of my skin. Never have I ever had to consider that people hiring me would look different from me or think of...
CLASS Act Scholars Cohort 3 Graduates!
Summit Education Initiative was proud to honor our CLASS Act Cohort 3 Scholars at a virtual ceremony held Thursday, May 28th. Even though we were not able to celebrate together, the event allowed our 20 graduates to be celebrated on the completion of a nine-month...
Summit Education Initiative will not host The Early Childhood Effect, School Readiness Summit in 2020
After much deliberation and thought, Summit Education Initiative has made the decision that we will not be hosting The Early Childhood Effect, School Readiness Summit that was scheduled for October 16, 2020. This decision was made with a heavy heart. SEI takes our...
Provide universal child care during this pandemic and beyond
Historically, times of crisis have brought out the best in U.S. policymaking. The Great Depression ushered in the New Deal. The Cuyahoga River burning due to industrial pollution in 1969 gave us the Environmental Protection Agency. What might the coronavirus-fueled...
Michael Douglas: How pediatricians can help early education
Follow the brain science. That is the mantra of advocates for improved investment in early education. They cite research revealing the crucial years from birth to age 5 for cognitive and character development. Make advances then, and disadvantaged children will be in...
Thank you Derran Wimer!
A note from Derran Wimer, Last fall, on a gorgeous, crisp, and sunny afternoon Sue and I were lucky enough to hitch a ride on the Goodyear blimp. What a great experience! What a ride. A purely Akron experience. Floating over greater Akron, over Derby Downs, Firestone...
SEI stays connected to our partners and mission
SEI recognizes the importance of staying connected with our partners across the county. With the current challenging times, we have adapted how we need to communicate. Virtual platforms have allowed us to still offer opportunities for sharing concerns, resources, and...
Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority strengthens relationships despite COVID-19 crisis
Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority has been providing virtual visits to both their SPARK and Parents as Teachers programs in an effort to continue connectivity in our community during the COVID-19 crisis. SPARK is a free program that helps the Akron Public School 3...