Hidden Sparks has been named one of the nation’s 50 most innovative Jewish nonprofits in Slingshot ’09-’10, a resource guide for Jewish innovation. Slingshot, now in its fifth year, features organizations, leaders, and programs that have taken an innovative approach…
Working together with The Churchill School, a grant from the Milstein Foundation will underwrite the development of a model pilot to create an innovative and transformational curriculum and training program for teaching struggling students with learning differences and behavioral challenges.…
In Spring 2011, Hidden Sparks will again be offering two workshops through the No Child Left Behind Title IIA program. In July 2010, 32 teachers from 15 yeshivas participated in the Hidden Sparks workshops “Helping Your Students Maximize Their Strengths…
New York, NY, February 17, 2011 – Hidden Sparks coaches gathered for a day of professional training at New York’s Museum of Jewish Heritage, February 16, 2011. Coaches participated in a series of workshops and study sessions focusing on strategies…
By Marcia P. Neeley eJewishPhilanthropy.com New York, NY, March 9, 2011 – Every day, in almost every school, a student is labeled as ADD/ADHD, lazy or defiant, sent to the principal, ignored or misunderstood because he/she has a learning or…
School principals, teachers, coaches, Hidden Sparks leadership and friends enjoyed a beautiful and memorable evening on November 22nd to celebrate Hidden Sparks’ 5th anniversary and pay tribute to Co-Educational Director and mentor, Claire Wurtzel. Click here to link to the…
Enhancement and Expansion of Professional Development Programs for Jewish Day School Educators New York – Jan. 27, 2011 – Hidden Sparks is the recipient of a 2010 grant from The Covenant Foundation, which supports creative approaches to educational initiatives perpetuating…
New York City (July 19, 2011) – Hidden Sparks announced today that Karen Kruger, M.S. has joined the staff as Director of Education. Karen will provide educational oversight to all current Hidden Sparks programs to further enrich and enhance them,…
Pilot of Learning Lenses Course This is a story of passion, provoking thought, and pushing ideas beyond the usual boundaries. Driven by passion and proudly citing her participation as a marcher with Martin Luther King, Laurel Shoshani, a 3rd Grade…
eJewish Philanthropy by Marcia P. Neeley for Hidden Sparks New York, September 14, 2011: This is a story of passion, provoking thought, and pushing ideas beyond the usual boundaries. Driven by passion and proudly citing her participation as a marcher…