In 2021, Kelsey Carlton, junior and Jumpstart team leader, was in a Jumpstart classroom reading the class a book about a chameleon. Out of nowhere, a student came up to her, gave her a hug and said he loved her, Carlton said. "It was just something I will always hold on to forever," Carlton said. "You may not think you're making an impact in these children's lives, but that … [Read more...] about Jumpstart Bridges the Achievement Gap
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Jumpstart Brings the Pepperdine and Los Angeles Communities Together for a Day of Fun and Learning
Jumpstart team member and Pepperdine Graphic social media assistant Christian Parham greets children and hands out Lakeshore bags at the Jumpstart for a Day Event at Reseda Park March 26. After interacting with over a dozen interactive learning tables, the children had plenty of crafts and art creations to bring home. Photos by Christina Buravtsova The Pepperdine Jumpstart … [Read more...] about Jumpstart Brings the Pepperdine and Los Angeles Communities Together for a Day of Fun and Learning
The Pepperdine Volunteer Center Focuses on Education
The Pepperdine Volunteer Center utilizes their social media to advertise Active Global Citizenship week from Feb. 22-26. PVC Director Peter Thompson said these campaigns are used to educate and encourage students. Graphic courtesy of Pepperdine Volunteer Center InstagramAfter the move to virtual volunteering, the Pepperdine Volunteer Center found new ways to both serve the … [Read more...] about The Pepperdine Volunteer Center Focuses on Education
Fresh Faces: First-year Hopes to Strengthen Mental and Emotional Health in People’s Lives
First-year Weldon Miles proudly wears his Pepperdine sweater in August, anticipating the day he can step onto campus. Miles said he chose to go to Pepperdine because of its community and faith.Photos courtesy of Weldon MilesGrowing up, first-year Weldon Miles, who is from El Sobrante, CA, said he is passionate about easing the emotional and psychological pain of those who grew … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: First-year Hopes to Strengthen Mental and Emotional Health in People’s Lives
Jumpstart Works in New Virtual Format
Photo courtesy of Jumpstart Six schools, 12 classrooms, 85 to 100 Pepperdine workers and an estimated 240 preschoolers. These are the rough numbers for Pepperdine's Jumpstart program this year. As schools moved into an online format, Jumpstart shifted to connect with the preschoolers learning virtually. Jumpstart is a program that prepares preschoolers for kindergarten … [Read more...] about Jumpstart Works in New Virtual Format
