Programa “Lunch with a Leader”
October 24, 2011 - video at Univision Atlanta (in Spanish)

A novel program that seeks to unite Latino children with professional leaders.

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Robotics Exhibit at North Springs: "I Love Science!"
by Adrianne Murchison, September 29, 2011 - Sandy Springs Patch

On Tuesday, Sandy Springs elementary, middle, and high school students participated in "The Robotics Generation" interactive exhibit at North Springs Charter High School.

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Exhibit promotes study of robotics
by Melissa Weinman - September 22, 2011 - Reporter Newspapers

The Sandy Springs Education Force is hosting two events to get the community excited about robotics. On Sept. 27, the organization will bring a robotics exhibit to North Springs Charter High School. It will be displayed at Riverwood International Charter High School on Oct. 4.

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Film to combat obesity, bullying
by Noreen Lewis Cochran, September 7, 2011- Northside - Neighbor Newspapers

Watching “The Fat Boy Chronicles” Sept. 15 at North Springs Charter High School may help parents and students overcome intimidation and embrace better health.

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On May 25, 2011, a standing ovation was given to Alexander Caraballo, as he received the first SSEF Carolyn Axt Volunteer of the Year Award for his effort in establishing Lunch with A Leader.

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RACE TO NOWHERE Sandy Springs Screening
March 6, 2011 - SANDY SPRINGS, GA 

Sandy Springs Education Force (SSEF) will be screening Race To Nowhere at Riverwood International Charter High School on March 24, 2011 and March 25, 2011. 

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North Springs hosts Senior Push Program
February 23, 2011 - SANDY SPRINGS, GA 

Nearly 60 North Springs Charter High School seniors with no post-graduation plans recently kicked off the third annual Senior Push Program.

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Sandy Springs continues MLK Day tradition
January 19, 2011- SANDY SPRINGS, GA 

Last year’s recipient of the Sandy Springs Humanitarian Award, Caroline Axt, right, hands off the trophy to this year’s winner, Melanie Noble-Couchman, at City Hall at Monday’s Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration.

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In early November, Atlanta Falcon football players Erik Coleman, Kroy Biermann and John Abraham visited students in the After School All-Stars (ASAS) Atlanta program at Sandy Springs Charter Middle School.

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This week North Springs Charter High School will be the site of an innovative, three-day academy for aspiring computer geeks.

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Sandy Springs Education Force Receives Grant From Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Company 
June 14, 2010 - SANDY SPRINGS, GA 

Sandy Springs Education Force (SSEF) received a $1,000 grant from the Sandy Springs real estate agents of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Company.  

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Sandy Springs Education Force Receives Grant From State Farm Insurance
June 1, 2010 - SANDY SPRINGS, GA 

Sandy Springs Education Force (SSEF) received a $2,500 Good Neighborhood Citizenship Grant from State Farm Insurance on May 26, 2010.  Fran Farias, Owner/Agent for State Farm Insurance

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Reach for the stars Astronaut visits Sandy Springs
by Noreen Lewis Cochran, May 5, 2010

Wearing a blue NASA flight suit, Mission Specialist Dr. Robert L. Satcher Jr. strode into the North Springs Charter High School auditorium last week heralded by the school orchestra’s “Star Wars” 

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The astronaut's advice
by Johnny Crawford, April 28, 2010

An astronaut brought a down-to-earth lesson to students at three Sandy Springs schools Tuesday. Robert Satcher, here talking with pupils at Woodland Elementary, told them, "You have to take 

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Astronaut lands in Sandy Springs
by Amy Wenk, April 28, 2010

NASA astronaut Robert Satcher visited three Sandy Springs schools on April 27 to launch a program called Reach For The Stars, which is sponsored by the Sandy Springs Education Force. 

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Volunteering in schools started path to 2010 Humanitarian honor
by Joe Earle, January 28, 2010

Twenty years ago, Carolyn Axt was a PTA mom, the kind who baked cookies for her kids' classes and signed up as a room mother. Then she discovered Georgia's middle schools didn't teach 

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After-school program keeps kids productive
by Amy Wenk, November 27, 2009

At 5 p.m. on a weeknight, the lights were on at Sandy Springs Charter Middle School.  That Thursday evening, Nov. 12, resident Irene Schweiger peeked through a window into the school 

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Revived community force responds to school needs
by Michaela Kron, September 17, 2009

Sixteen years ago, the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce established Greater North Fulton Education 2000, an initiative that addressed the needs of youths through programs inside 

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Partnership to bring business skills to classroom
by Michaela Kron, July 24, 2009

Beginning in October, ninth- and 10th-graders at North Springs Charter High School will take part in a pilot program designed to teach elementary, middle and high school students skills related to 

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Precious resource of youth seen as responsibility of adults

March 20-April 2, 2009 page 5 - includes comments by SSEF Board Member Jim Anderson

Reconnecting with youth is a responsibility that rests on the shoulders of adults, speakers said March 16 at Sandy Springs Civic Roundtable.  Jim Anderson, the chief municipal judge of Sandy 

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