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GIVE to VOLstarter for TN Numeracy

CLEETNVolstarterCLEE is happy to announce our new VOLstarter campaign, designed to crowdsource support for adult literacy initiatives in Tennessee.  VOLstarter makes it easy to contribute online to a project  – any amount, large or small!

In partnership with the Tennessee Literacy Coalition, we are currently seeking your support to enhance math literacy for Tennessee adults – through the expert online training of instructors and volunteers.

Be the first to donate – help Tennessee!

What is Math Literacy?
Math Literacy (or numeracy) is defined as “The ability to problem-solve, reason and analyze information.”  Last fall, a highly recognized international survey of adult skills, commonly called the PIAAC report, found that, “…American adults lag behind their counterparts in other developed countries in mathematical and technical skills needed for a modern workplace.”

To address this problem, the Math Literacy project would provide online training in numeracy instruction to instructors and volunteers in community funded programs throughout TN. With enough donations, we also hope involving at least 5 UT students in a pilot a program of “online tutoring” for lower-skilled adults.

100% of the money you donate through our page on VOLstarter will go straight to support Tennessee literacy and CLEE’s mission to address the lifelong learning needs of all Tennesseans!

How else can I help?
Please share information about this project your community and social network – the more donations, the closer our project is to reaching its funding goal. Help spread the word!

Contact us if you have any questions,
or if you are interesting in volunteering to support literacy in Tennessee.

2nd CLEE STEM Camp in Alcoa – Sept. 2013!

BCTphotoSTEMcamp2013The Center for Literacy, Education and Employment has again received funding from  Alcoa Foundation to implement our innovative STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) project with Alcoa Elementary School.

This funding will support approximately 20 students from Alcoa Elementary School, in Tennessee, to spend one week at a camp featuring engaging STEM learning activities.  Families of the campers will also be involved through family literacy activities that strengthen parents’ ability to support their children’s STEM development.  In addition, Alcoa retirees will be invited participate and share their expertise, continuing to make the Alcoa STEM Camp a true community endeavor.

We invite you to  support STEM Camp at Alcoa Elementary School  during September 2013!  If you would like to join forces with CLEE for this one-of-a-kind experience, please consider making a donation for that purpose.  No amount is too small or too large.  We have a golden opportunity to create a groundbreaking effort toward STEM training in Tennessee, and you can help.

CLEE tree Logo STEM only 2x3We can bring STEM Camp to YOUR school or program – just ask!
For details see our brochure: CLEE STEM Elementary Education Initiatives

MORE Information: Check out these news items from CLEE’s first Alcoa STEM Camp:

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For questions or participation in this project, please contact Dr. Olga Ebert oleber@utk.edu.

Give to support the 2013 STEM Camp at Alcoa Elementary School!

Support STEM Camp at Alcoa Elementary School  during Spring Break 2013!   This is an exciting pilot project—an enrichment camp curriculum designed to stimulate the learning of math, science and technology at the elementary level. This unique program, hosted by the Center for Literacy, Education and Employment, will also involve students’ parents by providing training in hands-on interactive activities that can be used at home to enrich the STEM instruction in the classroom.

We have already received critical seed grants from the Alcoa Foundation and the Y-12 National Security Complex.  However, we still need your help! 

We are seeking additional funds to complete components that will further enrich the base program.  We only need a few more generous contributions to reach our final goal.

If you would like to join forces with CLEE for this one-of-a-kind experience, please consider making a donation for that purpose.  No amount is too small or too large.  We have a golden opportunity to create a groundbreaking effort toward STEM training in Tennessee, and you can help.

Give ONLINE: Click on the link below, and fill in the requested information. Please add a comment “for 2013 STEM camp” to be sure your donation is correctly directed.

University of TN online giving form – Center for Literacy, Education and Employment

Give by CHECK:  Mail or drop off your check to the address below. Check should be made out to the University of Tennessee, with a note  “for CLEE 2013 STEM camp.”

Center for Literacy, Education and Employment – STEM Camp
600 Henley St., Suite 312, Knoxville, TN  37996-4135

Questions? Contact Olga Ebert : olebert@utk.edu or 865-974-4109

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