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VIDEO: Batkid Brings Promises, Joy And Tears Through The Big Screen
Miles Scott, the young boy who became famous after saving Gotham (San Francisco) as Batkid in 2013, has been fighting leukemia since he was 20 months old, and, through the "Make-A-Wish" foundation, wanted nothing more than to be Batman for a day.
In November 2013, his wish was granted, as San Francisco was turned into Gotham and thousands of volunteers --including President Obama -- rooted for Miles and pitched in to give him plenty of crime-fighting to do.
Now Warner Brothers has released a trailer to introduce a new film covering Miles Scott's story and journey.
To view the trailer click here.
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Delayed Umbilical Cord Clamping May Benefit Children Years Later
A couple of extra minutes attached to the umbilical cord at birth may translate into a small boost in neurodevelopment several years later, according to a study published Tuesday, May 19 in the journal JAMA Pediatrics.
Delaying the clamping of the cord allows more blood to transfer from the placenta to the infant, sometimes increasing the infant's blood volume by up to a third. The iron in the blood increases infants' iron storage, and iron is essential for healthy brain development.
Click here to learn more.
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Success Story: Bridges Out of Poverty And The Story of Christina Dean
Potts Family Foundation supports and believes in the Bridges out of Poverty initiative in Norman.
We wanted to give everyone an update and share a story from one of the graduates from the first Bridges out of Poverty class this year. The first class was a success, graduating 9 out of 11 that initially started the class. There was some very helpful and important information gathered. There were also some life changing events. The steering committee is getting ready to reconvene for the second class, that will begin in June.
We also wanted to convey our appreciation to OKCEO Frank Turner for helping facilitate the Bridges out of Poverty initiative.
Click here to read Christina's story. |
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Oklahoma State Department of Education Releases Excellent News on 3rd Grade Reading
On May, 15, the Oklahoma State Department of Education released preliminary results, from this school year’s third-grade Oklahoma Core Curriculum Test (OCCT) reading test, that indicate that at least 85 percent will be promoted to the next grade.
Out of more than 50,000 test-takers, 67 percent statewide scored “Proficient,” while 14.6 percent scored “Unsatisfactory.”
Click here to read more.
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Congrats to Debra Andersen and Smart Start Oklahoma On Legislative Victory
On April 28, 2015, Governor Mary Fallin signed HB 2157 – the Family Support Accountability Act. Representative John Echols and Senator AJ Griffin were sponsors of the bill. Their support for this legislation during this session is very much appreciated. Beginning in December 2017, there will be submitted, to the Governor and the Legislature, an annual report on outcomes achieved through home-based family support programs. Thank you to all the legislators and OKCEOs that were involved in making this legislation happen!
To read a summary by Smart Start Oklahoma's Debra Andersen about HB 2157 that recently was signed into law, click here. |
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See How Work-Life Friendly Your Workplace Is
Want to know how work-life friendly your workplace is?
It comes down to whether you #workflex or not. Flexible work policies — everything from telecommuting, to job sharing, to part time, to phased retirement, to shift-shifting, etc. – can set you apart from other employers. See how your workplace flexibility policies compare to others in your industry across the U.S. today!
The Workflex Assessment—based on the prestigious When Work Works Award—is a free online questionnaire that will let you know how your business or company stacks up. It takes only 15 minutes to do and you get your score immediately upon completion.
To view more information on this survey, click here.
Click here to take the free survey and find out how work-life friendly your workplace really is.
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How Giving Books To Kids Decreases Summer Learning Loss
The Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) Read for Success research study set out to test and confirm the efficacy of a new model to reduce the summer learning loss that leads to the achievement gap between children from economically disadvantaged communities and their wealthier or more advantaged peers, who have greater access to learning and literacy support. The Read for Success model was tested over two years across 16 states, with more than 33,000 second, third and fourth grade students participating.
To see the research click here.
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VIDEO: If Physical Illness Was Treated Like Mental Illness
In a humorous new video, Buzzfeed news shows what it would be like if physical illnesses were treated like mental illness is commonly treated today. It's a stark contrast that, through humor, raises an important issue about how society looks at and attributes stigma to mental/brain illness.
Click here to watch the video.
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OKC Becoming A Silicon Valley?
Oklahoma City ranked in the top 50 in “tech talent” markets, positioning the city close to markets like San Francisco and Seattle. With a 39 percent growth in tech talent from 2010 to 2013, Oklahoma City ranks as one of the strongest growth markets in the country.
“What is often overlooked is that even within the energy sector, we’re on the cutting edge of oil exploration technology with companies like Chesapeake and Devon Energy," said Brent Conway, CBRE vice president.
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