Refugees are compelled to flee their country of birth. They are usually running from life-threatening situations like civil war. Springfield Public School District serves around 1,030 English Language Learners (ELL). These students come from 16 different countries and speak more than 14 languages. A good number of them are refugees. Dr. Kennedy Ongaga, assistant … [Read more...] about Fostering community for refugee families in Springfield
The TRAIN, Testing Recreational Activities and Improving Nutrition, program's trip to Greece for the International Special Olympics was featured in the Springfield News-Leader on Oct. 23. Congratulations and thank you again to all of those who participated in this wonderful experience! … [Read more...] about TRAIN highlighted in Springfield News-Leader