Working with neighborhoods and state and local governments, the Foundation provides grants to public and nonprofit organizations to strengthen the support services, social networks, physical infrastructure, employment, self-determination, and economic vitality of distressed communities. One of several initiatives includes supporting comprehensive education reform in the states: for example, school/community partnerships; school-based accountability; and smaller class size.
The Moon has inspired mankind since time began. It has been the subject of literature and folktales, movies, and great study. In the 20th century, the race to space was punctuated with man’s first walk on the Moon on July 20, 1969. Read about the history of space study, exploration of the Moon (both actual and vicarious), and some of the other books inspired by the great globe of light in the sky — Earth’s Moon.
This comprehension strategy activates students’ prior knowledge, builds curiosity about a new topic before learning about it, and then checks for understanding after reading.
