Staying Healthy, Being Prepared
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Clarke is working diligently to keep students, families and staff members healthy and prepared in light of COVID-19. The Clarke community can find updates,
CDC
resources and announcements
here
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website
are moving forward as scheduled. Thank you in advance for doing your part in helping our community stay well!
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Listen, learn and grow with Clarke! There are so many ways to get involved.
- Clarke Buddies: Join us for upcoming spring meet-ups in the Northampton, MA; Boston, MA; and Philadelphia, PA areas.
- Kilwins Ice Cream Run: Register for the 8th annual Kilwins Ice Cream Run, on Saturday, March 28, 2020, featuring all-you-can-eat Kilwins Original Recipe Ice Cream!
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Scholarship Opportunity for Clarke Alumni
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Any former student who has attended one of Clarke's campuses for at least one year may apply for a scholarship from the Yale Fund. The scholarship may be used for continuing education.
Application Deadline: Friday, May 1, 2020
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Read Across America Month
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March is
Read Across America Month presented by the National Education Association. Clarke is celebrating by sharing book recommendations that support early literacy for children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Follow the hashtag
#ClarkeBookClub and join the conversation by sharing your favorite children's book.
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Do you specialize in working with children who are deaf or hard of hearing? Join the team at Clarke. We’re hiring in multiple locations!
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Clarke Welcomes New Board Chairs and Trustees
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Clarke proudly announces Megan Cohen and Michael Straubel as Co-Chairs of its Board of Trustees. In addition, Clarke welcomes Julie Biron Maletz, Michael Budner and Andrew DeCastro to the Board.
Read more>
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Clarke Philadelphia Alumna Donates American Girl Dolls
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After learning
American Girl released a doll with a hearing aid, 13-year old Clarke alumna Morgan thought it may be helpful for current Clarke students to have a toy with hearing technology. Morgan visited Clarke Philadelphia to generously donate four American Girl dolls and share her story with students!
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Clarke Boston Students "Train" with MMA Pro Joe Lauzon
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Students from Clarke Boston received a private training and tour from pro MMA fighter Joe Lauzon at his gym,
Lauzon Mixed Martial Arts, in South Easton, MA. Joe's son, Joey, Clarke alumnus and kindergartner at a mainstream school, was also in attendance, helping to lead exercises and be a model for the younger children.
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Landon Family Dedicates Book Sales to Clarke
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Bruce Landon, the ex-goaltender and Hall of Fame executive with the Springfield Indians and Springfield Falcons of the American Hockey League is dedicating his new book
The Puck Stops Here: My (Not So) Minor League Life to his late daughter, Tammy Jacobson-Landon, grant writer and director of foundation relations at Clarke. All proceeds will go to the
"I Can Hear You Now" Fund that was established in Tammy's honor to benefit Clarke.
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Clarke is proud to share these stories featuring students, alumni and staff!
- Chili Cook-off Benefits Clarke: Clarke Jacksonville was the grateful recipient of proceeds from the 12th annual Charity Chili Cook-off hosted by the Jacksonville Bar Young Lawyers Section.
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World Read Aloud Day at Clarke
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Clarke participated in World Read Aloud Day on February 5, 2020 in partnership with
LitWorld to promote the importance of sharing stories aloud. Reading aloud daily is one of the most important habits we can encourage in children, particularly those who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Read more about how Clarke classrooms celebrated reading aloud.
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Listening and Spoken Language Boot Camp in Florida
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Families from across Florida came together in Winter Park for a
Listening and Spoken Language Boot Camp designed to empower. From auditory and literacy workshops to hands-on language activities, families learned how Clarke can help build a future filled with listening and spoken language success.
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"My granddaughter, Addyson, is a great example of the wonderful work Clarke does! Thank you [Clarke] so much!"
— Patricia, grandparent of Addyson, a Clarke Philadelphia alumna
We close each issue of Clarke Connection with a special quote from a member of the Clarke community. To become the next featured Clarke Voice, send your quote to
communications@clarkeschools.org
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Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. As an IRS qualified charity, gifts to Clarke are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
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Since 1867, Clarke has provided children who are deaf or hard of hearing with the education needed to succeed in a hearing world. Clarke has evolved to best meet the needs of children and families today though our infant-toddler, virtual tVISIT, preschool, K-8, mainstream and summer programs, as well as through our hearing center, comprehensive educational evaluations and research and professional development.
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