Lindsay

[Lindsay @iswlhamm1]

Christmas, graduation, new jobs (?), so much happening this month! Almost time to celebrate!

[Lindsay @iswlhamm1]

Holly asked me to turn in the portfolio tomorrow, but I have another instruction sheet that says the 6th. Trying to get it finished today.

[Lindsay @iswlhamm1]

@iswlhalsey Young Leadership Council is starting a new project with Harmony Oaks. Transportation is always a challenge.

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@iswlhalsey RE: youth services, learning that the biggest problem is lack of funding. shocker. Catholic Charities has a great program

[Lindsay @iswlhamm1]

Happy Thanksgiving! ( a little belated ) my last book critique is on confronting oppression and policy analysis. what are ya'll doing?

[Lindsay @iswlhamm1]

graduation in 3 weeks, friends! learning some things about youth services surrounding public housing developments in Nola these days...

[Lindsay @iswlhamm1]

Went to a press conference launching the Share our Strength project to end childhood hunger in new orleans yesterday. exciting stuff.

[Lindsay @iswlhamm1]

working on research for youth-focused issue snapshots that we will use for educational and advocacy purposes through GNOAP!

[Lindsay @iswlhamm1]

@iswvgonzal the pictures are beautiful. I want to go!

[Lindsay @iswlhamm1]

working at Rue today. About to finish the professional project paper!

[Lindsay @iswlhamm1]

it's a new afterschool initiative. Kids are able to choose from a really cool selection of afschool activities and ride a bus to go to them

[Lindsay @iswlhamm1]

Launching the CP3 Afterschool Zone today! 105 2nd graders at Kipp Central City are going to ride a purple bus and have alot of fun!

[Lindsay @iswlhamm1]

press conference for our new CP3 Afterschool Zone at Kipp Central City today! complete with the mayor and a couple NBA all-stars!

[Lindsay @iswlhamm1]

went to a food security (aka food sovereignty) conference here in town...some interesting ideas on food policy and accessibility.

[Lindsay @iswlhamm1]

Thought this was fun-a good nola story!http://www.nola.com/education/index.ssf/2010/10/tie_lessons_and_male_bonding_a.html#mode_smoref_twitt

[Lindsay @iswlhamm1]

love the Social Work and Spirituality elective. Heard an excellent interfaith discussion on Islam last night. Art for Arts Sake tomorrow!

[Lindsay @iswlhamm1]

went to a conference on post-Katrina education reform. 2 major themes: need for new system of governance and increased community input!

[Lindsay @iswlhamm1]

If you're registered to vote in Nola, Vote YES for NORD reform! (Afterschool Partnership is advocating for this reform)

[Lindsay @iswlhamm1]

"Aiding Violence" is really hard to wrap my mind around. It's a good book, though.

[Lindsay @iswlhamm1]

hanging out at Youth Empowerment Project this morning. Sitting in on determination call for afterschool programs providers this afternoon!