Wyndmoor, PA (PRWEB) June 04, 2015
On June 4th, 2015, Francis D. Pastorius will hold an assembly where the students participating in Odyssey of the Mind, an international educational program that promotes critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills, can present their solution to the problems they chose to tackle. At the assembly, the non-profit, 2 Sides Equal, and its founders 2nd Spark, will present Francis D. Pastorius Elementary with a grant for $5,000, making it possible for these students to participate in Odyssey of the Mind this year and continue creative problem-solving efforts into the next school year.
2 Sides Equal is committed to cultivating creative problem-solving skills in children from kindergarten through high school. With the funds that 2 Sides Equal raises, students have the opportunity to be exposed to and participate in creative problem-solving activities and learn skills that are necessary to compete in today’s world.
During the 2014-2015 school year, 2 Sides Equal chose Francis D. Pastorius - Mastery Charter School to fund initiatives that promote the development of creative problem-solving skills among its students. “We have been impressed with Pastorius Elementary. The faculty and administrators hold a high standard for their students and make sure the educational focus goes beyond learning just math, reading, and English,” said Julie Kenney, 2 Sides Equal spokesperson.
“These students wouldn’t have had this opportunity without 2 Sides Equal support. We have seen such a transformation of our students from the first day to the completion of the program. They stopped relying on us as leaders to give them guidance and now rely on each other and build upon each other’s thoughts and ideas.” said Danielle Isadore, Team Coach, K-2 Special Education Teacher, and Case Manager at Pastorius Elementary.
2 Sides Equal needs support to continue these important student-focused programs in local schools. To donate to the organization and to learn more, visit http://www.2sidesequal.org.
About 2 Sides Equal
The mission of 2 Sides Equal is to introduce and promote activities that require creative problem solving to better prepare today's youth for the real world and future success. The 501c3 organization encourages the use of engaging the left and right sides of the brain in unison to creatively solve the challenges of today and tomorrow. 2 Sides Equal is headquartered in Wyndmoor, Pa., a suburb of Philadelphia. For more information and to donate, visit http://www.2sidesequal.org.
About 2nd Spark
2nd Spark is an innovative marketing consultancy and creative advertising agency within the health and wellness sector that applies unique approaches to insight, innovation & experience, so organizations can benefit from market-ready solutions that solve specific strategic & tactical business needs. Because 2nd Spark requires individuals to think creatively and problem solve via out-of-the-box thinking, this is why the founder of 2nd Spark created 2 Sides Equal and is passionate about the cause. 2nd Spark understands that in order to stay competitive in today's world it's absolutely necessary to exercise the right side of the brain just as much as the left. Today’s children will realize that right brain thinking will be in greater and greater demand as high-technology takes away so many left brain jobs. For more information about 2nd Spark Consulting, visit http://www.2ndspark.com.
About Mastery Charter Schools
Mastery Charter Schools, http://www.masterycharter.org, is a non-profit charter school network currently operating fifteen schools in Philadelphia serving over 9,600 students in grades K-12. Ten of the schools are turnarounds of formerly low-performing district schools. In Mastery’s turnaround schools, test scores have increased, on average, more than 40 percentage points per grade and subject after four years, violence decreased by 80% and student turnover dropped by 61%. Mastery Charter Schools’ mission is to ensure that all students learn the academic and personal skills they need to succeed in higher education, compete in the global economy and pursue their dreams. Mastery lives by its motto- Excellence. No Excuses.
