WHAT WE DO
WE PARTNER WITH SCHOOLS SEEKING TO:

Welcome and engage families using a relationship-building approach
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Invest in communications as a tool for school vitality

Celebrate and honor the cultures and languages present in a school community
WHAT WE FUND
Each Bridges for Schools grant is tailored to the self-identified needs of the school and their goals related to enrollment and family engagement. Bridges for Schools grants have supported:
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Bilingual front office staff or family liaisons
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Madrinas programs
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Parent Ambassador programs
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Translation of school materials to inform and improve parent engagement in school registration, activities, high school or college preparation process, etc.
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In-person translation at meetings and events
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Parent engagement strategies
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Bilingual website content, video, and audio
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​Bilingual signage
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Representative photography (photos that capture the diversity of a school community)
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Culturally meaningful religious imagery and art
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English language programs for parents
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Translation technology

ITEMS BEYOND FUNDING SCOPE
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Tutoring for Students
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Computers/Tablets (e.g. iPads)
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Food/refreshments
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Travel or transportation
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Tuition assistance/scholarships
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Paid advertising