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Happy Friday--in case you missed it! See this news and new direction of GLR.

We have an exciting announcement! GLR will be entering a new direction with an expansion to all grades and all academic areas and a strategic focus on family engagement. We will be merging efforts and you can find all the happenings by following @TheFundBalt.

Finding moments of calm AND time to connect with your child can be challenging at times, but critical to well-being. Here are some ways from @ZEROTOTHREE to do both! #momentsofcalm #connect #caregiver #inclusion #illinoisincludes #zerotothree ow.ly/gRY850G5C5M

We can’t be calm, students are back!! 😌

Coming up September 4 @marylandzoo, it's Zoo Bop! Featuring YA teaching artists @milkshakeband and Baby Beats, this children's music festival is not to be missed! Learn more: marylandzoo.org/special_events…

Let the festivities begin! Students and families can join us for prizes, meals, music, and resources at any of the FOUR Family Festivals in July and early August! 😁 Save the date! #learningneverstops

The Literacy Lab's Leading Men Fellowship is hiring for the 2021-2022 school year! Graduating high school seniors or recent high school graduates are eligible to apply to earn $15/hr for 25-30 hours a week working as literacy tutors in preschools. theliteracylab.org/our-work/leadi…

Are you interested in Early Head Start for your little one? Join Maryland Family Network for their Open House this week to learn all about it. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

@sesamestreet needs your input! They would like families to complete a survey to help them improve the work they do for families in our community. People who complete the survey will be entered into a lottery for a $200 gift card! form.jotform.com/210804490637051

Take a look at five young descendants of Frederick Douglass reading and responding to excerpts of his famous speech, "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?" npr.org/2020/07/03/884…

Get up and get moving! Here are 10 reasons to make physical activity a part of kids’ everyday lives. bit.ly/3hcMLtA

Have your children pitch in around the house during the summer. “Parents need help around the house, and children need variety, so take this summer as an opportunity to show your kids how to pitch in. Cooking, cleaning the car, watering the plants." ow.ly/KG6B30rM9fP

Watch and sing along as @sesamestreet celebrates how our eyes and other features tell the story of ourselves and our families.youtube.com/watch?v=bhnWnW…

Adults can help kids recover their sense of calm with small simple acts like breathing and coloring together. Join Count von Count in taking a mindful minute. @SesameCommunity bit.ly/3ixcDT2

Virtual Camp Curiosity has fun exploration activities every Friday! Sign up for weekly virtual lessons at tinyurl.com/CampCuriosityV… for the opportunity to join us at awesome Baltimore locations. Must be enrolled in Pre-K and K for 2021. ENROLL in school at baltimorecityschools.org/pre-k-and-k

How does being born, raised and living in Baltimore shape the minds and behaviors of boys and men of color? Check out this event coming up on Monday, June 14th. eventbrite.com/e/success-for-…

Check out this website with your young learners. Learn all about different types of animals that live among our 7 continents. web.archive.org/web/2017070610…

Your family table is a place for good food - and great conversation. Next time you're sitting down for a meal together, use this printable to talk about feelings, share about your day, and bond as a family. via @SesameCommunity bit.ly/34euR3u

Have you signed up for Summer Break Baltimore at the @prattlibrary?! Register at prattlibrary.org/summer-break for free books, prizes, and fun events!