Seven Dreams Education Foundation Hands Out Surprise Grants
The Seven Dreams Education Foundation is on prize patrol this week, handing out Hands-on Learning Grants to staff in District 281.
The Foundation plans to hand out 12 grants this week that range between $500 and $2,500.
One of the grants was awarded to two Cooper High School teachers to start art therapy classes.
“Just to feel a little more at ease after having a long day dealing with things in the classroom and in the hallways,” explained Carolina Cavillo, a specialist at the school. “Just having that space to relax and use art therapy for them to feel better.”
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Carolina Cavillo, Cooper High School
Cavillo is partnering with colleague Carissa Stevens for the art therapy grant. It will be for 9th-12th graders at Cooper and the money will pay for workshops by art therapy instructors as well as art supplies. The purpose is to promote mental well-being, teach coping skills and help students express themselves creatively.
Participants for the “grant patrol” on Monday included Seven Dreams Executive Director Emily Wallace-Jackson, Board Chair Richard Gentner and Robbinsdale School Board Director Helen Bassett.
See also: Seven Dreams Education Foundation Awards $90,000 to Robbinsdale Schools