Winter 2011 Ombudsman Newsletter

• Fusion Academy of Michigan Open Houses & News Coverage
• New District Partners
• Operation Graduation 2011 Winners Announced
• Collaborative School Aids Revere Ex-Dropouts (Revere, Mass.)
• ESA Establishes Institutional Review Board
• Student Spotlight: Sylvester Anderson (Proviso, Ill.)
• Operation Greeting 2011: Supporting U.S. Troops

Summer 2011 Ombudsman Newsletter

• Ombudsman and Connections Education Partner to Create Fusion Academy of Michigan (Detroit)
• NFL Linebacker Phillip Wheeler Visits Powder Springs Center (Powder Springs, Ga.)
• Anti-Bullying Campaign Update
• Mundelein Center’s Service Learning Spring (Mundelein, Ill.)
• Ombudsman Graduate Success Story: U.S. Marine Cpl. Nick Chavez (Phoenix)

Spring 2011 Ombudsman Newsletter

• Anti-Bullying Campaign Update
• Lyons PLUS Students Recognized as Students of the Month
• Limestone and Huntsville, Ala., Centers Host LifeSouth Blood Drives
• First Ombudsman Program Funded by Federal School Improvement Grant (SIG)
• Welcome New District Partners!

February 2011 Ombudsman Newsletter

• Anti-Bullying Campaign Slogan Contest Winners
• Delta-Waverly Community News: Waverly Hosts State Official
• Upcoming Open House
• Winter Weather Closings
• Covington News: EDITORIAL Our thoughts... Sharp Move

January 2011 Ombudsman Newsletter

• Ombudsman Celebrates Holidays By Giving Back
• Aurora's Ombudsman Graduates Celebrate Success
• District Sees Promise in New Alternative School
• Student Story: Krista Hill
• Graduation day comes for Seven kids at alternative school

December 2010 Ombudsman Newsletter

• The Bridge Academy created: Program begins in January, will help students graduate on time
• Ombudsman Student and Parent Survey Results
• An Ombudsman Student Success Story: Justin Gregg
• Using Reality Therapy at the Intake Meeting
• Center Newsletters

November 2010 Ombudsman Newsletter

• U.S. Department of Education Funds Innovative Programs to Reduce Dropouts
• Blackshear Center News: Students record perfect turnout for Georgia High School Graduation Testing
• ESA’s John McLaughlin honored at Benton Hall Founder’s Day
• Ombudsman Joins Council of Great City Schools Advisory Board
• Center Newsletters Online

October 2010 Ombudsman Newsletter

• Meet Ombudsman's Director of Leadership and Student Engagement
• Education Nation: Bibb County Ombudsman Programs
• Ombudsman Students Repair Car, Rebuild Future
• Non-Traditional Students Can Opt for Ombudsman
• Arizona Charter Schools Service Learning Project: Coins for Cancer

June 2010 Ombudsman Newsletter

• Operation Graduation 2010 Edition
• Graduate Essays
• Graduations in the News

May 2010 Ombudsman Newsletter

• Operation Graduation in Full Swing!
• Aurora Rebound Graduation in the News
• The Glasser Classroom Model: Reality Therapy
• English Language Learner Program Spotlight
• New District Partner: Grand Island, Neb.

April 2010 Ombudsman Newsletter

• Raising their voices: Causes and solutions for the dropout crisis
• The Glasser Classroom Model: Ombudsman's use of Choice Theory
• Ombudsman program expands in four states
• In their own words with Isabella Sprague

March 2010 Ombudsman Newsletter

• Macon Center in the News [video]
• Brunswick Open House
• i3 Grants Update

February 2010 Ombudsman Newsletter

• Graduates Share their Stories on Video
• Ombudsman contributes to 50 Percent Reduction in Dropout Rate
• District Partnerships Grow in Georgia and Pennsylvania

January 2010 Ombudsman Newsletter

• Ombudsman Rebound Ceremony Celebrates Graduates
• District Saves $1.8 Million
• Find us on Facebook and YouTube!

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