Category Archives: Education

Volunteer with MEDA

MEDA (Mission Economic Development Agency)  is looking for volunteers to help with the upcoming 2011-2012 tax season. They’re looking for people to help individuals with preparing taxes, filling out FAFSA (financial aid) forms for families with college bound students, as well as greeters … Continue reading

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SF Friends School Luncheon

  San Francisco Friends School is a K-8 independent school serving more than 400 students in the Mission neighborhood of San Francisco. The new school year has started and SF Friends wants to reconnect with their fellow community leaders and organizations. They … Continue reading

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Bridging communication with students and parents

Last week, the Columbia Boys and Girls Club held a student parent workshop. The goal of the workshop was for parents to understand what their children are facing as they grow up and how to communicate with them. Although the workshop … Continue reading

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Bay Area Science: Family oriented activities

The Bay Area Science Festival is a 10-day festival (with various events between October 9th and November 6th) where science & technology related lectures, exhibits, debates, concerts, workshops and plays are available to the public throughout the Bay Area. Many … Continue reading

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Parent/Student Workshop for 6th graders

MiCoCo’s Youth Affinity Group (YAG) has organized a workshop for 6th graders and their parents. The transition from elementary school to middle school can be difficult for both students and their parents. This workshop seeks to help parents understand the … Continue reading

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