Category: Gary Public Schools Corporation

Funding with Purpose: Aligning Budgets to Student Needs with Nathan Williamson of Mazi Education

Julia Pile
Season 2 Episode Podcast Cover - Funding with Purpose - Mazi Education

Summary In this episode of The ParentCamp Podcast, host April F. Draine sits down with Nathan Williamson, founder of Mazi Education, and Julie Pile, President of ParentCamp. Nathan shares how his team helps schools flip the script on budgeting—ensuring dollars fund meaningful plans rather than simply filling budget lines. Together, they discuss the challenges schools face with family engagement, how COVID shifted the landscape, and why it’s critical to see “children behind the numbers.” Listeners will walk away with actionable insights on aligning funding with strategic goals, partnering across schools…

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Join us for a Daytime Version of National Virtual ParentCamp – Wednesday, December 13th at 12 pm ET/9 am PT!

Julia Pile
2023-12-13-Virtual-ParentCamp

You asked and we listened, we were asked if we could hold Virtual ParentCamp at another time of the day.  Sometimes, evenings are hard for people to attend.  We will be holding a few Virtual ParentCamps this school year at noon ET/ 9 am PT.  We would love to hear your feedback at how this time of day works for you.  We are trying to be cognizant of all the time zones people join us from, which there are a lot!  We hope you have taken advantage of joining us…

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Building towers, airplanes, flying objects, oh my! Gary Public Schools holds an incredible STEM night

Julia Pile
Gary District Wide STEM Night

We love going to visit our partner schools in Gary, Indiana (@GarySchools) and were thankful for the invitation to come experience their STEM night on Tuesday, September 27th. The kids AND adults had fun. We learned a lot of great STEM activities to share with kids, overall just an incredible night of laughs and smiles. Building relationships and community. And what incredible community partners in Gary! https://photos.app.goo.gl/5zTUyU2KGtYdFgoW7 #TheGaryWay #GaryCougers #STEM #FSCE #StudentEngagement #FamilyEngagement #GCSC #Partnerships

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