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3-30-2011 - Learning Link Plans Community Meeting in Butler
Learning Link, an educational initiative of the DeKalb County Community Foundation, invites community members countywide to its semi-annual Community Input meeting on April 4 from 6 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Eastside Jr.-Sr. High School in Butler. DeKalb County Learning Link is a platform upon which individuals and organizations across sectors work to achieve the community’s vision of “working together to improve the quality of life for all in DeKalb County through continuous learning.”
Creating a culture of learning for all ages is Learning Link’s goal in its broadest sense. Three life stages are being addressed by volunteer groups. Those stages include early childhood learning, kindergarten to 12th grade education, and adult lifelong learning. Reports of each team’s progress, successes and challenges will be shared at the April 4 working dinner meeting. Following reports of accomplishments and measures from each team, input and suggestions for moving forward will be sought from audience members.
Guest speaker Glenda Ervins, regional coordinator for Indiana’s 21st Century Scholars program, will also be on hand at the meeting. The 21st Century Scholars program helps ensure that any Indiana family can afford a college education for their child. “Many DeKalb County families aren’t taking advantage of this financial opportunity to put their child on a career path of their choice,” stated Judy Sorg, facilitator of the community foundation’s Learning Link initiative.
“We are excited to share progress reports from Learning Link's action teams and hear ideas from community members on improving our work,” said Wendy Oberlin, the community foundation’s director.
Anyone with an interest in learning across the lifespan in DeKalb County is invited to attend. Because dinner is provided, reservations are requested. Call Diane Wilson at the DeKalb County Community Foundation, 925-0311, or e-mail DWilson@DeKalbFoundation.org by the extended deadline, Friday, April 1. For more information about DeKalb County Learning Link, call Judy Sorg at 925-0311 or go to www.DeKalbLearningLink.org.