Richmond Standard article - October 25, 2016
"The Potential Project returns for third consecutive year"
An annual grant program that empowers West County students to become decision-makers in their learning process launched for its third year Tuesday. Youth teams from West Contra Costa Unified schools can apply for grants of up to $500, which they can use to develop creative ways to accomplish goals listed in school district’s Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP), which aims to improve student outcomes. In its first year, the program — founded and organized by Pastor Dave Clark of Living Hope Neighborhood Church at 2800 Rheem Ave. — led to 9 projects being funded. Last year, 20 projects were accomplished. “This year, we want to fund up to 30 projects,” Clark said. (You can read this article in its entirety at the Richmond Standard web site here.)
"The Potential Project returns for third consecutive year"
An annual grant program that empowers West County students to become decision-makers in their learning process launched for its third year Tuesday. Youth teams from West Contra Costa Unified schools can apply for grants of up to $500, which they can use to develop creative ways to accomplish goals listed in school district’s Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP), which aims to improve student outcomes. In its first year, the program — founded and organized by Pastor Dave Clark of Living Hope Neighborhood Church at 2800 Rheem Ave. — led to 9 projects being funded. Last year, 20 projects were accomplished. “This year, we want to fund up to 30 projects,” Clark said. (You can read this article in its entirety at the Richmond Standard web site here.)
For Richmond article - October 25, 2016
"The Potential Project Taps Student Potential To Tackle WCCUSD Goals"
The Potential Project is tapping the talents of our community’s youth to address goals put forward by the West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD). Organized by Living Hope Neighborhood Church in Richmond, the project—which is launching its application process today—awards grants up to $500 to WCCUSD students to address a goal contained within the district’s Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP). The LCAP is where districts describe how they intend to meet annual goals for all students and address state and local priorities. As part of the project, students ranging in age from elementary to high school levels are challenged to create a team with between 2 and 30 members; pick a goal from the LCAP; and complete an application for the $500 grant that can be used to complete the project. (You can read this article in its entirety at the For Richmond web site here.)
"The Potential Project Taps Student Potential To Tackle WCCUSD Goals"
The Potential Project is tapping the talents of our community’s youth to address goals put forward by the West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD). Organized by Living Hope Neighborhood Church in Richmond, the project—which is launching its application process today—awards grants up to $500 to WCCUSD students to address a goal contained within the district’s Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP). The LCAP is where districts describe how they intend to meet annual goals for all students and address state and local priorities. As part of the project, students ranging in age from elementary to high school levels are challenged to create a team with between 2 and 30 members; pick a goal from the LCAP; and complete an application for the $500 grant that can be used to complete the project. (You can read this article in its entirety at the For Richmond web site here.)
Richmond Standard article - May 13, 2016
"Ceremony tonight will celebrate local youth projects"
Dozens of youth who have launched projects to improve the community as part of The Potential Project are set for a celebration tonight. The community is invited to discover the positive impact the kids have had in a short time from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Living Hope Neighborhood Church, 2800 Rheem Ave. As part of what is becoming an annual program, Living Hope Neighborhood Church funded 21 student projects this year. Projects were launched at Downer Elementary, Peres Elementary, Leadership Public Schools, Making Waves Academy, Richmond High School, Kennedy High School, the Richmond Youth Leadership Council, and Garden of Peace Ministries. (You can read this article in its entirety at the Richmond Standard web site here.)
"Ceremony tonight will celebrate local youth projects"
Dozens of youth who have launched projects to improve the community as part of The Potential Project are set for a celebration tonight. The community is invited to discover the positive impact the kids have had in a short time from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Living Hope Neighborhood Church, 2800 Rheem Ave. As part of what is becoming an annual program, Living Hope Neighborhood Church funded 21 student projects this year. Projects were launched at Downer Elementary, Peres Elementary, Leadership Public Schools, Making Waves Academy, Richmond High School, Kennedy High School, the Richmond Youth Leadership Council, and Garden of Peace Ministries. (You can read this article in its entirety at the Richmond Standard web site here.)
Richmond Confidential article - February 9, 2016
"The Potential Project gives students a voice to help create solutions"
Students in the West Contra Costa Unified School District can use their ideas to improve their school with the help of The Potential Project. The program gives students a voice in the district’s planning process, so they can help create solutions to challenges like increasing parent engagement and providing more access to technology. The project requires young people to create a plan, collaborate their teacher and classmates, and create measurable progress towards one of the goals outlines in the Local Control Accountability Plan. (This article can be read in its entirety at the Richmond Confidential web site here.)
"The Potential Project gives students a voice to help create solutions"
Students in the West Contra Costa Unified School District can use their ideas to improve their school with the help of The Potential Project. The program gives students a voice in the district’s planning process, so they can help create solutions to challenges like increasing parent engagement and providing more access to technology. The project requires young people to create a plan, collaborate their teacher and classmates, and create measurable progress towards one of the goals outlines in the Local Control Accountability Plan. (This article can be read in its entirety at the Richmond Confidential web site here.)
Richmond Standard article - January 4, 2016
"West County students encouraged to take part in The Potential Project's second year"
A local project that empowers students to come up with creative ways to achieve their school district’s documented goals is back for a second consecutive year, with grant applications due by Feb. 12, according to Pastor Dave Clark of Richmond’s Living Hope Neighborhood Church, a project sponsor. The Potential Project awards $500 apiece to teams of local students who come up with creative ways to forward goals listed in the West Contra Costa Unified School District’s Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP), which aims to improve student outcomes. (This article can be read in its entirety at the Richmond Standard web site here.)
"West County students encouraged to take part in The Potential Project's second year"
A local project that empowers students to come up with creative ways to achieve their school district’s documented goals is back for a second consecutive year, with grant applications due by Feb. 12, according to Pastor Dave Clark of Richmond’s Living Hope Neighborhood Church, a project sponsor. The Potential Project awards $500 apiece to teams of local students who come up with creative ways to forward goals listed in the West Contra Costa Unified School District’s Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP), which aims to improve student outcomes. (This article can be read in its entirety at the Richmond Standard web site here.)
2015 Student Project "Active Kids At Verde" (video above)
The students described their project as follows: Our project will promote physical activity and healthy eating at Verde Elementary School. We will inspire more students to get exercise by getting some equipment that the school does not have. For example, we plan to buy nets for our soccer goals so we can play without as many pauses when the ball gets kicked into other games. We also want to provide teachers with P.E. equipment, like different types of balls, so P.E. will be more fun for students. Another part of our project is to get healthy snacks and drinks on campus. For example, we want to offer fruit and granola bars at lunch. We would also like to have a flavored water station on campus.
The students described their project as follows: Our project will promote physical activity and healthy eating at Verde Elementary School. We will inspire more students to get exercise by getting some equipment that the school does not have. For example, we plan to buy nets for our soccer goals so we can play without as many pauses when the ball gets kicked into other games. We also want to provide teachers with P.E. equipment, like different types of balls, so P.E. will be more fun for students. Another part of our project is to get healthy snacks and drinks on campus. For example, we want to offer fruit and granola bars at lunch. We would also like to have a flavored water station on campus.
"Richmond Standard" article - June 5, 2015
"Local students take it upon themselves to achieve school district goals as part of Potential Project"
When striving to reach lofty goals in youth education, some of the best ideas come from those with the greatest potential to achieve change: the students.
That’s the main principal behind the unique Potential Project, which allotted up to $500 apiece to groups of local students this year who were tasked with creating ways to forward goals listed in the West Contra Costa Unified School District’s Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP), which aims to improve student outcomes. (This article can be read in its entirety at the Richmond Standard web site here.)
"Local students take it upon themselves to achieve school district goals as part of Potential Project"
When striving to reach lofty goals in youth education, some of the best ideas come from those with the greatest potential to achieve change: the students.
That’s the main principal behind the unique Potential Project, which allotted up to $500 apiece to groups of local students this year who were tasked with creating ways to forward goals listed in the West Contra Costa Unified School District’s Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP), which aims to improve student outcomes. (This article can be read in its entirety at the Richmond Standard web site here.)
"Contra Costa Times" article - May 29th 2015
"Potential Project involves students in district decisions, solutions"
With new state school funding guidelines calling for more local control over how school districts spend money, some West Contra Costa students are showing how to take some of the decision-making into their own hands. About 60 students from district schools have formed groups this spring to come up with ways to carry out accountability goals created by the district. (This article can be ready in its entirety at the "Contra Costa Times" site here.)
"Potential Project involves students in district decisions, solutions"
With new state school funding guidelines calling for more local control over how school districts spend money, some West Contra Costa students are showing how to take some of the decision-making into their own hands. About 60 students from district schools have formed groups this spring to come up with ways to carry out accountability goals created by the district. (This article can be ready in its entirety at the "Contra Costa Times" site here.)
"For Richmond" article - April 7, 2015
"The Potential Project Mobilizes Students To Address Educational Initiatives"
A new project is challenging some of our community’s brightest young minds to create and innovate to benefit the West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD). The Potential Project, a new initiative developed by Richmond’s Living Hope Neighborhood Church and its congregation, is offering grants up to $500 to WCCUSD students to address a goal contained within the WCCUSD’s Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP)—wherein districts describe how they intend to meet annual goals for all students and address state and local priorities... (This article can be read in its entirety at the "For Richmond" web site here.)
"The Potential Project Mobilizes Students To Address Educational Initiatives"
A new project is challenging some of our community’s brightest young minds to create and innovate to benefit the West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD). The Potential Project, a new initiative developed by Richmond’s Living Hope Neighborhood Church and its congregation, is offering grants up to $500 to WCCUSD students to address a goal contained within the WCCUSD’s Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP)—wherein districts describe how they intend to meet annual goals for all students and address state and local priorities... (This article can be read in its entirety at the "For Richmond" web site here.)
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