k-12 Resources
Below you will find a collection of updates, events & opportunities, and resources for k-12 students, teachers & parents
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As an ambassador school, you can post jobs on our website at no cost
- Free, curated resources designed to meet the needs of both educators and the students they serve
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Making Americans: A US History Lesson Series
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To bring soccer to our city, City SC has developed a series of programs that happen all around our CITY for children to make soccer accessible. Learn more about each program and how you can get involved here
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STL Para Ti is a central hub/platform of information/resources to help Latinos integrate and thrive. This is a bilingual, online resource powered by the St. Louis Mosaic Project, dedicated to supporting Latinos in St. Louis by providing information about jobs, English classes, small business support, events, and more
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Vitendo for Africa (V4A) has a mentorship program for high school and college students. The group meet once a month to discuss past, present and future topics. Program activities include career fairs, college tour and summer camps. College students also meets regularly to discuss issues affecting them and to encourage each other.
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The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro St. Louis has established the HCCSTL Leadership Institute for high school (10th-12th grade) students as a select program for 25-30 individuals to develop leadership skills and give back to the St. Louis community.
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Here is a resource on how Teachers Can Talk About Hard Things With Students
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Here are some steps for creating welcoming and inclusive school environments by Re-Imagining Migration
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Please read and share this book: Creating a Welcoming Community: A Toolkit to Support Immigrants, Refugees, and BIPOC
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Beyond Protection: An Administrator’s Guide to Building Belonging for Immigrant-Origin Students
Ways to Engage
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Volunteer
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Volunteer with the International Institute of St. Louis: After School Program Volunteers, On call Volunteers, Donation Drive, Refugee Youth Mentor, Teen Program and tax facilitators wanted
Volunteer as a Driver – Welcome Neighbor St. Louis (WNSTL) is currently in need of volunteers to transport refugees to appointments. Sign up here
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Annual Events
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In May: Race for Refugees
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May: AAPI Month
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Week of May 25th: Africa Day
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In June: World Refugee Day
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Last Week of Aug: Festival of Nations
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2nd Week of Sept: Welcome Week
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Sept -Oct: Hispanic Heritage Month
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Labor Day Weekend: Japanese Festival
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Need help organizing a multicultural night at your school?
We’re here to support you! We can help connect you with the immigrant communities you’re hoping to feature at your school’s culture night. The Mosaic International community — including the International Spouse Group and IMSTL — may also be available to give country or cultural presentations, depending on availability. For more information, please contact Annie Mbale.