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The Legacy Project is made possible through the cooperation and support of a number of organizations. It's an education initiative with the nonprofit Parenting Coalition and Generations United, both based in Washington, DC. Corporate partners include Lenovo, Orchard Software, and Bartlett Tree Experts.
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TCP The coordinator of the Legacy Project. Established in 1984, TCP
(The Communication Project) is a research and education group, and an independent press offering award-winning books for children and adults. TCP focuses on the areas of human communication and development, life course, intergenerational relationships, family, and literacy. Our applied research work synthesizes current academic research with practical, grassroots concerns. Find out more about TCP. |
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GENERATIONS UNITED A community partner of the Legacy Project. A national organization promoting intergenerational strategies, programs, and policies. It represents more than 100 national, state, and local organizations representing more than 70 million Americans and is the only national organization advocating for the mutual well-being of children, youth, and older adults. GU provides a forum for those working with children, youth, and older adults to explore areas of common ground while celebrating the richness of each generation. Find out more about Generations United. |
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PARENTING COALITION INTERNATIONAL
A community partner of the Legacy Project. A nonprofit, membership-based organization. It offers parenting information and resources, and serves as a central link connecting parenting organizations worldwide. Programs, initiatives, and services are designed to foster communication, promote professionalism, build partnerships, and enhance collaboration among individuals and organizations working with parents, caregivers, and families. PCI spearheads the observance of National Parents' Day, promotes National Parent Involvement Day and Parenting Information Awareness Month, and has published the book The ABCs of Parent Involvement in Education: Preparing Your Child for a Lifetime of Success. Find out more about the Parenting Coalition. |
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LENOVO The Legacy Project's LifeDreams program exclusive Technology Partner and a prize sponsor. All LifeDreams community programs, workshops, school visits, and events feature the ThinkPad computer with Intel's Core 2 Duo Processor and the Lenovo C500 Projector. As a contest prize, the Lenovo ThinkCentre M Series Education Model computer is preloaded with the Adobe Digital School Collection (Adobe Acrobat Pro, Photoshop Elements, Premiere Elements, and Contribute) and Vital Source Library Edition. It has an Intel processor, 1 GB RAM, a 100 GB harddrive, DVD-CD combo drive, and comes with a 19-inch Lenovo ThinkVision flat-panel monitor. Lenovo also offers a variety of other notebook and desktop computer systems. Special pricing available for schools. Find out more about products and special pricing from Lenovo. |
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ORCHARD SOFTWARE A prize sponsor. Orchard Software provides targeted instruction in math, reading, writing, language arts, and science for grades
K-9. Combining formative and benchmark assessments aligned with state standards, motivating instruction, and qualitative data reporting, Orchard Software is the preferred choice for thousands of schools across the country looking to improve AYP. Orchard Software provides schools with a powerful solution that enables educators to adapt and deliver both individualized and whole class instruction that meets the needs of all students, including ELL learners and those with special needs. Orchard has proven effective in helping teachers differentiate instruction in multilevel classes and provides flexible pricing and scalability so that any classroom, school, or district can implement and take advantage of Orchard's research-based and motivating content. Find out more about Orchard Software.
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BARTLETT TREE EXPERTS
A Legacy Center supporter and the exclusive tree care company of the Legacy Center. Since 1907, Bartlett has been dedicated to improving the landscape of tree care, working in the US, Canada, the UK, and Ireland. Their knowledge of arboriculture, soil science, root systems, and pest management are respected worldwide. They work to protect the health, beauty, and value of one of our most important natural resources. Find out more about Bartlett.
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