Our Work
When equity is priority, it’s a matter of justice. Trauma in children creates inequity. Inequity fuels injustice. Dr. Ivy Bonk
Generation One champions systemic change in early childhood and youth education. Our goal is to create an equitable landscape, that creates high-quality opportunities to learn and grow, no matter what zip code a child lives in. Our vision is to impact the future of Houston by empowering children and families to realize their fullest potential. Working in the Third Ward, Generation One is a living laboratory for education research and development. With high-quality early education, engaging after-school programming, and family support, Generation One is helping children and families thrive.
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GENERATION ONE ACADEMY
Children (3-5 years) reach academic and social milestones with interactive learning through play. Generation One is developing a trauma-informed, social-emotional-learning curriculum in partnership with Texas Children’s Hospital, University of Houston-Downtown, and University of Houston-Clear Lake. Developed and piloted at the laboratory school, Generation One has small classes, project-based activities, high-quality instructors, and engaged families.
STEP IT UP
Continuing social-emotional learning as well as academic and social support, Step It Up offers after-school and summer programs for youth (K-8th grade) with enrichment activities, tutoring, and mentoring. Step It Up students are Academy alumni and families. Students receive academic support, and can develop individual talents and skills. During the summer students participate in activities designed to build on experiences, engage the community, and have fun.
EMPOWERED FAMILIES
Working with the families to collaboratively determine and address needs, including therapy, case management, classes, programs, and services. A licensed social worker works with children, families, and instructors to identify, support, address needs, and help clear a path for success.
7th Annual Clay Shoot
Save the Date: April 28, 2020
Co-Chairs: Charlie Meyer, Ryan Fuselier, Jeff Venghaus
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