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Dear Friend,
A new year at Live It Learn It has begun and we are so excited for what’s in store! While we may have new faces, new positions, and new ideas, we remain committed to the same mission – delivering innovative, engaging experiential learning opportunities for our students. As the new Co-Executive Directors, we take great pride in what we bring to the table as a small nonprofit in Washington, DC. Our staff continues to go above and beyond to ensure we meet our programming goals, our fundraising efforts, and implement curriculum changes consistent with DCPS standards.
We also want to recognize Dr. Michelle Edwards for her six years of visionary leadership and diligence on behalf of young students in Washington, DC. We value the LILI community that Dr. Edwards cultivated, and we look forward to nourishing and strengthening these partnerships as LILI continues to grow and evolve.
We are thrilled to share the Winter issue of The Progress Report with you, featuring updates on our expanding curricula, new hires, and our latest video. We want to especially thank you for making our end-of-year fundraising campaign such a success. Your investment in our work continues to provide experiential learning opportunities in imaginative ways for both students and teachers. As we carry on this spring, we are proud to have you by our side.
Sincerely,
Erin McSpadden & Maryam Trowell
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So far this school year, our students have ventured through the historical and cultural treasures of this city, including Ford's Theatre, the National Zoo, the National Portrait Gallery, the National Museum of African Art, and the National Museum of the American Indian. From eyes widening at the sight of President Obama’s portrait at the NPG to voices squealing when an Aracari flies by in the Amazonia House at the zoo, our students are experiencing the rich wonders this city has to offer. We can’t help but capture some of their reflections and reactions during our field experiences!
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In our unit, A Forced Removal, students investigate the consequences of the westward expansion during the early 1800s. Our fifth graders explore the halls of the National Museum of the American Indian to learn more about the impact of the Indian Removal Act, the Trail of Tears, and their long-lasting effects on Native Americans today. Students actively unpack why this all took place, revealing that institutions of power don’t always have the best intentions. Back in the classroom, they have the opportunity to reflect on and deepen their learning by using quotes, numbers, and symbols to tell the story of the Trail of Tears from their own perspective. One student shared, "I learned that 67,000 Native Americans were removed from their homes just because Andrew Jackson signed a piece of paper."
If you are curious to learn more yourself, we highly recommend paying the National Museum of the American Indian a visit!
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We Stan for Sierra
We recently hired our fabulous Curriculum Lead and Experiential Educator, Sierra! A DC native and educator, she jumped right in to developing thought-provoking and hands-on lessons for our students. Her creativity is next level!
Get to know Sierra→
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Sharing is Caring
With the help of Catchafire, we’ve just released our latest video! We believe it encapsulates our mission quite well, but take a look for yourself and let us know what you think! The smiling faces will certainly make your day brighter.
Watch and share→
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Join Our Team
Interested in a part-time gig for a pretty cool nonprofit? We have a Bookkeeper/Administrative Assistant position ready and waiting! If you know of anyone who would be a strong asset to our team, please share with them.
Apply today→
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Our Board of Directors and staff celebrated the end of 2022 by raising a glass with gratitude and expectation for the new year. We are so fortunate to have a team that is passionate about bringing unique and rich experiences to students across Washington, DC. We’re looking forward to another year of growing together and connecting more deeply with the LILI community. If you're interested in learning more about our Board, please contact operations@liveitlearnit.org for more information.
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Thank You from the Bottom of Our Hearts!
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As we close the books on Giving Tuesday and end-of-year fundraising, we are filled with gratitude for the incredible generosity and support of our Live It Learn It family. Thanks to you, Giving Tuesday was a resounding success. An astonishing 90 supporters - including 38 who were donating for the very first time - came together to help make 2022 our best Giving Tuesday ever! Even better, Giving Tuesday kicked off a highly successful end-of-year campaign. Whenever you choose to give, your donation goes directly to work providing DC students with joyful and engaging experiential learning opportunities. We could not do this without you!
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Hear Ye, Hear Ye!
| Did you hear that Live It Learn It was chosen by Washingtonian Magazine as one of 20 local nonprofits where your donation can make a real impact? It's true! Read it for yourself right here! |
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You Know You Wanna Join...
| Our recurring donors—known as the LILI Honor Roll—play such a vital role for us, and we are so appreciative of each one. If you haven’t already, please consider becoming a member today! |
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