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FOUNDER’S NOTE

Hey Tribe!

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I hope this message finds you all thriving and full of the same enthusiasm for learning and growth that continues to define our community

I'm absolutely thrilled to share some incredible news with you all: I've been given the honor of speaking as a panelist at this year ' s South by Southwest Edu (SXSW Edu) event! For those who might not be familiar, SXSW Edu is a major gathering of educators, innovators, and leaders in the education industry. It's an opportunity for us to come together, share ideas, and shape the future of education

My panel, titled "Welcome to the Education Entrepreneur Revolution," will take place on Monday, March 4th from 4:00-5:00 pm. We'll be diving into the transformative power of community in alternative education spaces, exploring how collaboration and support can drive innovation and positive change

What's even more exciting is that this panel is sponsored by our donor partners at Vela EdFund Their support underscores the significance of our work and the importance of our shared mission to revolutionize education

This isn't just a personal achievement; it reflects the incredible work our community has been doing together Each one of you has played a vital role in building our Tribe and fostering an environment of support and growth I'm immensely grateful for all your contributions

Did you know that SXSW Edu attracts thousands of attendees each year? It's a testament to the importance and impact of the conversations and connections made at this event. To be chosen among thousands to share our insights and experiences, with the backing of Vela, is truly humbling and speaks volumes about the significance of the work we ' re doing

I want to invite each and every one of you to join me in spirit at SXSW Edu While I'll be representing our community on stage, I'll be carrying all of your voices and experiences with me Together, let's continue to advocate for alternative education, celebrate our successes, and inspire others to join our movement

Thank you all for being a part of this incredible journey I'm excited to see where our collective efforts take us next!

Warm regards,

WHAT’S BEEN HAPPENING?

BEAT SERVICES

BRIGHTER FUTURES EDUCATIONAL THERAPY

On our second week of tutorial, we are starting to feel more established at our new location LLA staff spent the entire week moving the rest of our furniture and supplies into our new space This week at tutorial, Ms Adrien from BEAT Services came to give us her music therapy session Our learners also got to build spaceships from magnetic supplies and logic games with our educational therapist, Ms. Brittany. This week, continuing on our Great Inventors unit, our LLA kiddos learned about Madame CJ Walker and Nzambi Matee and in art, they learned about Mickalene Thomas

Last Friday, we also celebrated Galentine's Day at LLA virtual game night We had a great turnout and saw some new faces too The trivia questions were fun and ended in celebrity gossip and good laughs. It was a great way to unwind from the week. Thank you for everyone who joined us!

COMING UP

3/4 LLA Founder Amber OkoloEbube speaking at the South by Southwest convention. Link to join virtually will be provided.

3/15 March Madness Party! Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details!

THIS WEEK’S SPOTLIGHT

ELAN

This week we would love to spotlight our very own LLA parent, Elan! Elan is a foodie and a coffee enthusiast and she also hosts her very own homeschool podcast! We love having Elan hang out in the parents’ lounge with everyone, and it almost feels like we are having a conversation with her in the car and at home through her podcast

LISTEN TO PODCAST

3/16 11AM Kung Fu Panda 4. Studio Movie Grill offers free sensory friendly screenings on D MORE

LEADING LITTLE ARROWS’ WEEKLY BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS

BLACK HISTORY: MY FIRST HEROS BY LAVINIYA

STENNETT

Celebrate the inspiring stories of four powerful figures in Black history with this interactive board book With scenes you can push, pull, and slide, this book is perfect for teaching little ones about Black heroes who changed the world!

BLACK INVENTORS: 15 INVENTIONS THAT CHANGED THE WORLD BY KATHY TRUSTY

Throughout history, Black inventors have achieved some of the world’s greatest advancements in science, technology, engineering, and math. This book highlights 15 men and women who made a big impact with their inventions from Marie Van Brittan Brown, who created the first home security system, to Mark Dean, who invented the personal computer Learn all about each inventor’s creative process, their invention, and the way it’s benefited our world.

THE BLACK HISTORY BOOK: BIG IDEAS SIMPLY EXPLAINED BY DK

Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format Learn about Black History in this overview guide to the subject, great for novices looking to find out more and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Black History Book brings a fresh and vibrant take on the topic through eyecatching graphics and diagrams to immerse yourself in