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In Jamaican patois, there is a saying, “one-one cocoa full de
basket,” meaning little by little we make a difference. For two
weeks in July, a team of educators from Maryland school
systems and the Maryland State Department of Education
Division of Special Education/Early Intervening Services,
provided professional development to Jamaican teachers
as volunteers with Great Shape! Inc.’s Teach the Teachers
(TtT). Training focused on instructional methods to enhance
reading and writing skills and child-centered teaching practices
supporting positive learning environments, including a
structured camp/learning lab for children of the TtT participants.

Harford County Public Schools Summer Music Program was
held in July at Harford Glen and hosted 71 students from across
the county. Students spent half of the day in ensemble rehearsals
advancing their musical knowledge and technical skills. The
other half of the day was split between a variety of activities
including hiking, relay games, competitive sports, nature walks,
and arts and crafts projects. The music sessions culminated
in a showcase under the pavilion with performances from the
chorus, orchestra, and two bands. The students worked hard
and were able to accurately perform a wide range of repertoire!

Joppatowne High School girls were in attendance at the
Women of the World Conference held at Notre Dame of
Maryland University. The Mariner girls in grades 9 and 10 were
part of a group of 300 students from Maryland area schools.
The conference is a special day of programming centered
around confidence, artistic and scientific pursuits, and gender
equity. The Women of the World day of celebration promotes
women and girls as a force for positive change

Bakerfield Elementary School hosted a camping-themed
reading day for the school community. Attending families
had the opportunity to partner with school staff in engaging
activities related to different aspects of reading. Additionally,
resources were distributed to parents and guardians with
information on how to help prevent summer learning loss.

Fallston High School football fans “lit up the night blue” for
Autism Awareness. Staff, students and community members
showed support for Autism by purchasing blue t-shirts and
wearing them to the Cougars football game. The event was
organized by the officers of the Fallston High School chapter
of Best Buddies, along with their faculty advisor.

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