The Kemper Foundation’s Read Conmigo Program Awards Fall 2024 Bilingual Educator Grants in Miami Area
The Kemper Foundation, philanthropic partner of Kemper , has awarded grants to advance bilingual literacy to schoolteachers in Los Angeles, Dallas, and Miami areas. This marks the fifth round of grants through the Read Conmigo program, bringing the total awarded to nearly $750,000 since 2022.
The program focuses on strengthening bilingual literacy skills for elementary Latino and Hispanic students. Annually, up to 100 grants of $3,000 each are awarded to public and charter schoolteachers of Spanish-English bilingual classrooms. The grants can be used for classroom resources, tools, materials, and professional development.
Recipients are selected by a panel including Kemper Foundation principals and partners from various bilingual education associations. Barbara Ciesemier, President of The Kemper Foundation, emphasized the program's impact on creating enriched learning environments and contributing to meaningful academic growth.
La Kemper Foundation, partner filantropico di Kemper, ha assegnato finanziamenti per promuovere l'alfabetizzazione bilingue agli insegnanti nelle aree di Los Angeles, Dallas e Miami. Questo segna il quinto ciclo di finanziamenti attraverso il programma Read Conmigo, portando il totale assegnato a quasi $750.000 dal 2022.
Il programma si concentra sul potenziamento delle competenze di alfabetizzazione bilingue per gli studenti latino e ispanici delle scuole elementari. Annualmente, vengono assegnati fino a 100 finanziamenti di $3.000 ciascuno agli insegnanti delle scuole pubbliche e charter che gestiscono classi bilingui spagnolo-inglese. I finanziamenti possono essere utilizzati per risorse didattiche, strumenti, materiali e sviluppo professionale.
I destinatari sono selezionati da una commissione che comprende dirigenti della Kemper Foundation e partner di varie associazioni di educazione bilingue. Barbara Ciesemier, Presidente della Kemper Foundation, ha sottolineato l'impatto del programma nel creare ambienti di apprendimento arricchiti e contribuire a una crescita accademica significativa.
La Fundación Kemper, socio filantrópico de Kemper, ha otorgado subvenciones para avanzar en la alfabetización bilingüe para maestros en las áreas de Los Ángeles, Dallas y Miami. Esta es la quinta ronda de subvenciones a través del programa Read Conmigo, llevando el total otorgado a casi $750,000 desde 2022.
El programa se centra en fortalecer las habilidades de alfabetización bilingüe de los estudiantes latinos e hispanos de primaria. Anualmente, se otorgan hasta 100 subvenciones de $3,000 cada una a maestros de escuelas públicas y charter en aulas bilingües en español e inglés. Las subvenciones pueden utilizarse para recursos en el aula, herramientas, materiales y desarrollo profesional.
Los beneficiarios son seleccionados por un panel que incluye principales de la Fundación Kemper y socios de varias asociaciones de educación bilingüe. Barbara Ciesemier, Presidenta de la Fundación Kemper, enfatizó el impacto del programa en la creación de entornos de aprendizaje enriquecidos y su contribución al crecimiento académico significativo.
켐퍼 재단(Kemper Foundation), 켐퍼의 자선 파트너로, 로스앤젤레스, 달라스, 마이애미 지역의 교사들에게 이중 언어 문해력을 향상시키기 위한 보조금을 수여했습니다. 이는 Read Conmigo 프로그램을 통해 다섯 번째 보조금 라운드로, 2022년 이래 총 $750,000에 거의 도달합니다.
이 프로그램은 초등학교 라틴계 및 히스패닉 학생들의 이중 언어 문해력 기술을 강화하는 데 중점을 둡니다. 매년 최대 100개의 각 $3,000의 보조금이 스페인어-영어 이중 언어 교실의 공립 및 차터 학교 교사들에게 수여됩니다. 이 보조금은 교실 자원, 도구, 자료 및 전문성 개발에 사용할 수 있습니다.
수여자는 켐퍼 재단의 관계자와 다양한 이중 언어 교육 협회의 파트너들로 구성된 패널에 의해 선정됩니다. 켐퍼 재단의 회장인 바바라 시제미어(Barbara Ciesemier)는 프로그램이 풍부한 학습 환경을 조성하고 의미 있는 학문적 성장에 기여하는 데 미치는 영향을 강조했습니다.
La Fondazione Kemper, partenaire philanthropique de Kemper, a attribué des subventions pour faire progresser l'alphabétisation bilingue auprès des enseignants dans les zones de Los Angeles, Dallas et Miami. Cela marque le cinquième round de subventions dans le cadre du programme Read Conmigo, portant le total attribué à près de $750,000 depuis 2022.
Le programme se concentre sur le renforcement des compétences en alphabétisation bilingue des élèves latino et hispaniques de l'école élémentaire. Chaque année, jusqu'à 100 subventions de 3 000 $ chacune sont attribuées aux enseignants des écoles publiques et charter des classes bilingues espagnol-anglais. Les subventions peuvent être utilisées pour des ressources en classe, des outils, des matériels, et le développement professionnel.
Les bénéficiaires sont sélectionnés par un panel comprenant des responsables de la Fondation Kemper et des partenaires de diverses associations d'enseignement bilingue. Barbara Ciesemier, Présidente de la Fondation Kemper, a souligné l'impact du programme dans la création d'environnements d'apprentissage enrichis et sa contribution à une croissance académique significative.
Die Kemper Foundation, philanthropischer Partner von Kemper, hat Zuschüsse vergeben, um die zweisprachige Alphabetisierung von Lehrern in den Regionen Los Angeles, Dallas und Miami voranzutreiben. Dies markiert die fünfte Runde von Zuschüssen im Rahmen des Read Conmigo-Programms, wodurch die insgesamt vergebenen Mittel seit 2022 auf fast $750.000 steigen.
Das Programm konzentriert sich darauf, die zweisprachigen Lese- und Schreibfähigkeiten von lateinamerikanischen und hispanischen Schülern in der Grundschule zu stärken. Jährlich werden bis zu 100 Zuschüsse in Höhe von 3.000 $ an Lehrkräfte öffentlicher und Charter-Schulen in zweisprachigen Spanisch-Englisch Klassen vergeben. Die Zuschüsse können für Unterrichtsmaterialien, Werkzeuge, Materialien und berufliche Weiterbildung verwendet werden.
Die Empfänger werden von einem Gremium ausgewählt, das aus Leitern der Kemper Foundation und Partnern verschiedener Verbände für zweisprachige Bildung besteht. Barbara Ciesemier, Präsidentin der Kemper Foundation, betonte die Auswirkungen des Programms auf die Schaffung bereicherter Lernumgebungen und auf den Beitrag zu bedeutendem akademischen Wachstum.
- Nearly $750,000 awarded through the Read Conmigo program since 2022
- Up to 100 grants of $3,000 each awarded annually to bilingual classroom teachers
- Grants support classroom resources, tools, materials, and professional development
- Program aims to strengthen bilingual literacy skills for elementary Latino and Hispanic students
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Read Conmigo grants are focused on strengthening bilingual literacy skills and improving learning opportunities for elementary Latino and Hispanic students. The Kemper Foundation annually awards up to 100 grants of
Recipients were selected by a panel of Kemper Foundation principals and partners, including the Bilingual/ESL Education Association of the Metroplex (
"We are incredibly proud to support this dedicated group of educators who are making a lasting impact on their bilingual students,” said Barbara Ciesemier, President of The Kemper Foundation. “By equipping teachers with the resources and professional development they need, we’re not only helping them create enriched learning environments but also contributing to meaningful academic growth. It's inspiring to see how the Read Conmigo grants are enhancing students’ bilingual abilities and overall classroom engagement."
“Bilingual classrooms face unique challenges compared to monolingual ones, such as learning content in two languages and needing materials that foster both linguistic and cultural development,” said fifth grade teacher, Brittany Braisted, Read Conmigo grant recipient from Gator Run Elementary School in Westin,
About The Kemper Foundation
The Kemper Foundation is the philanthropic partner of Kemper Corporation and focuses on support for charitable causes and organizations in education, health and community development. Through our owned-programs, key partnerships, financial donations, and Kemper employee volunteerism, we aim to make a meaningful difference in the communities where we live and work.
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Jamie Coker-Robertson, 310-804-1408
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Source: Kemper Corporation
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