22 Years of Act 6
September 20, 2024 11:26 am Leave your thoughtsHelping Young People Realize Their Magic Act Six, a scholarship and leadership program, has prepared diverse leaders to succeed in... Read more >
Author Archives for Thai Craig
Student-Centered Social Emotional Learning
July 16, 2024 2:03 pm Leave your thoughtsTypically, when it comes to social-emotional learning (SEL) in schools, “expert” adults impart information they think will be best for... Read more >
Embracing Change: A Reflection on College Spark’s Brand Evolution
April 9, 2024 10:47 am Leave your thoughtsAs the Communications Officer at College Spark, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing and participating in our foundation’s transformative journey... Read more >
College Spark Awards $75K Grant Igniting Educational Equity in Spokane, Welcomes New Board Member
September 12, 2023 3:14 pm Leave your thoughtsCollege Spark Washington is thrilled to announce a $75,000 grant awarded to the Spokane Public Schools Foundation. This grant, generously... Read more >
Improving student outcomes for foster youth requires a deeper look at partnerships
April 13, 2023 12:54 pm Leave your thoughtsOnly 50% of foster youth graduated in 2020. That rate is abysmal and clearly shows a system that doesn’t work... Read more >
Karina Tobar Tackles Educator Diversity Through the Guided Pathways IDEAL Fellowship
August 25, 2022 12:52 pm Leave your thoughts“I can count on one hand the number of teachers of color I had growing up,” reminisces Karina Tobar, a... Read more >