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Take the Wilder Tools for School Success Challenge
Most people remember the first day of school. For many of us, late summer brings to mind crayons with untouched tips, fresh pencils and new backpacks. Going back to school should be time of… Read more »
Six Resources for Youth Engagement
Serving children and youth is a core part of the Amherst H. Wilder Foundation’s work.Nonprofits Embracing Social Media
Q: What do you call a social worker who manages the social media pages for a non-profit? A: Care coordinator of the Amherst H. Wilder Foundation’s Caregiver Services Program! It doesn’t seem like a… Read more »A Story of Impact: Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity helps families in Minnesota, and across the globe, make the dream of homeownership a reality through creating simple, decent, affordable housing. In addition to providing a roof… Read more »
How Can We Help People with Disabilities Live Fully in the Community
Minnesota’s plan to help people with disabilities live more fully in the community has been in the news lately.
What is the Right Question to Resolve the Early Learning Debate?
Social, economic and educational inequities and their associated lifelong adverse consequences are preventable. Richard Chase explains how early education is necessary but insufficient.Effectiveness, and the Case of Dr. Oz
Dr. Oz became famous on Oprah, then developed his own TV show. Millions of people who seek health and medical information hang on his every word. But can we believe him? A group of doctors publicly… Read more »