Recent Conferences: Community
We plan and host meetings that have impact on the future of the environment and our community.
Empowerment Summit
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Racine Unified School District and The Johnson Foundation at Wingspread.
To focus on finding solutions to address disparities and inequities plaguing minority students in Racine Unified School District. Two goals: (1) strengthen awareness within the African American community of the needs of African American students and (2) galvanize and augment existing resources that are having a positive impact on African American students.
Local Government Community Conversation
Thursday, January 26, 2012
The Johnson Foundation at Wingspread.
To continue discussions among local units of government east of I94 regarding municipal services and budgets for 2013.
We Can Change the Odds: Overhauling Public Education in Our Community
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Racine Unified School District and The Johnson Foundation at Wingspread.
A nationally-renowned advocate for school reform, Jamie Vollmer, will provide an analysis of the tough issues facing public education and the need for system transformation. Jamie will offer change strategies and begin a discussion to increase student success and improve the quality of life for everyone
in Racine.
Next Generation Now Reception
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Next Generation Now and The Johnson Foundation at Wingspread.
To familiarize the Racine community with the work undertaken in a unique child development center.
School Readiness Coalition: Organizational Update
Friday, November 18, 2011
Racine School Readiness Coalition and The Johnson Foundation at Wingspread.
To update staff of the Coalition organizations on progress to date and review of bright ideas from the fall 2010 meeting.
