Listening For A Change

The Young Musicians Choral Orchestra (YMCO) is a nationally recognized East Bay youth program that offers musical training, academic reinforcement, and personal development to low-income and underprivileged students. With a focus on orchestral, jazz, and choral music, YMCO serves 70 students and has achieved a 100% graduation rate, with students going on to excel at prestigious universities and conservatories. Over the past decade, YMCO students have collaborated with Grammy-award winning musicians and have received over $13 million in scholarships. Recognized as the #1 Choral-Orchestra Program in the Bay Area, YMCO was honored with the Coming Up Taller Award from the President's Council on the Arts and Humanities, leading to a performance at the White House in 2007.Generated from the website

The Buck Institute for Education, operating under the name PBLWorks, specializes in Project-Based Learning (PBL) practices to enhance educational outcomes. They provide a range of resources, professional development, and consulting services aimed at educators and educational institutions to foster innovative learning environments. PBLWorks emphasizes the Gold Standard in project design and teaching practices, promoting educational equity and student engagement across school districts. Their offerings include access to digital content, curricula modification, and opportunities for professional growth through online interactions and courses. Generated from the website

CASE, the Community Alliance for Special Education, is a longstanding nonprofit organization in San Francisco, CA, dedicated to providing advocacy services for students with disabilities and their families in the Bay Area. With over 40 years of experience, CASE empowers students, educators, and professionals to ensure equitable access to resources and support for students with disabilities, promoting a high-quality education for all. Through free consultations, file reviews, mentorship and training, as well as direct advocacy services, CASE has supported numerous families and students, attending IEP and Section 504 meetings and providing over 500 hours of IEP meeting attendance in the 2022-2023 school year alone. Their commitment to individualized education and disability justice has made a significant impact on the lives of students with disabilities in the San Francisco Bay Area.Generated from the website