Pulitzer Prize Winner Leonard Pitts Speaks at Mainspring's 2012 Annual Luncheon
Mainspring Schools sends a heartfelt Thank You! to everyone who supported and attended our annual fundraising luncheon. The crowd gave keynote speaker Leonard Pitts, Jr. a standing ovation for his right-on remarks in which he identified quality early education as the most important factor for changing a disadvantaged child's chances in life. Special thanks to the generous individuals, corporations, and foundations who helped Mainspring reach its fundraising goal.
Mainspring Featured On KXAN!
Mainspring is featured in a new video at KXAN.com, presented by veteran reporter Jim Swift. Swift has written an accompanying story that is eloquent and remarkably informative. He writes knowingly about Mainspring's program and philosophy, the vital importance of early childhood education, and the challenges faced by parents of young children and by providers of quality child care.
Mainspring Is Opening Two New Classrooms!
Mainspring will open two new classrooms in the early spring of 2012. The rooms will be for children two and three years old. Call now to add your child to our Wait List. (512-442-2301)
Other News:
We Just Won $100,000! The Humana Foundation grant will provide funds to install a portable building adjacent to the School. The new building will house two new classrooms and allow us to educate and serve 30% more disadvantaged children and their parents. Now, we need you to help us furnish the new rooms. Click here to learn more.
Mainspring is on the radio! Check it out in KUT's "Get Involved" section.
An engaging new video has been made that captures the unique spirit of Mainspring. It stars the students, parents, and staff of Mainspring, and you can watch it here.
Acclaimed author Paul Tough was the guest at Mainspring's 2010 fundraising luncheon. He spoke about his research into effective ways to counter the devastating effects of poverty on children, and moderated a panel of community leaders as they discussed Austin's progress in helping children succeed, and what communities around the country are doing about poverty and education. Watch a video of the forum with either Windows Media Player or QuickTime. For best results download the video and then watch. ("Save Link As" or "Save Target As")
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