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03/08/2022

Knowing the Difference And Making a Difference

When Bright Futures began in 2010, we started as a way to address the dismal graduation rate in Joplin, Missouri. As the need grew for community …

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03/08/2022

From Cradle to College...Bright Futures Joplin

I am very proud to say Bright Futures was born in Joplin, Missouri and even more proud of the partnerships and relationships that have developed in …

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03/08/2022

Poverty Stinks

Poverty stinks. It doesn’t matter how the parents wound up in a state of poverty, the kid did NOTHING to deserve that life and because of being in …

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03/08/2022

The Broader, BOLDER Approach to Education - A Case Study of Bright Futures in Joplin, Missouri

Recently, The Broader, Bolder Approach to Education examined the impact of the Bright Futures Framework on the students and community in Joplin, …

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03/08/2022

Looking For Volunteers? Parents Have What You Need

Parents are the bedrock of American society. Their qualities make them ideal volunteers. So how do you inspire these good people to lend their time …

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03/08/2022

This School District’s Superintendent Traveled 420 Miles and 6 Hours in a Pick-Up Truck With an Attached Flatbed Trailer For…What???

According to the Cassville R-IV School District website, the district secured “…six pallets of non-perishable food items for a reduced rate from …

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