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Making true, lasting change, of course starts with a big idea. But how do you take that big idea from a concept to a real, tangible solution that helps people?
Educators Yamila De Leon and Sarah Tavernetti taught at conventional K-12 schools, where they felt the one-size-fits-all approach didn't allow every student to realize their full potential. They had a big idea: create a new education model. They founded Bloom Academy, supported by the VELA Education Fund, as the first self-directed learning center in Las Vegas, to foster the natural love of learning in all children.
But Yamila and Sarah were teachers – not experienced entrepreneurs or nonprofit experts. To take action on a big idea, they believe you need three things: a strong business partner, experience on the ground, and a knack for social media.
For more information on the VELA Education Fund, visit ► velaedfund.org
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Making true, lasting change, of course starts with a big idea. But how do you take that big idea from a concept to a real, tangible solution that helps people?
Educators Yamila De Leon and Sarah Tavernetti taught at conventional K-12 schools, where they felt the one-size-fits-all approach didn't allow every student to realize their full potential. They had a big idea: create a new education model. They founded Bloom Academy, supported by the VELA Education Fund, as the first self-directed learning center in Las Vegas, to foster the natural love of learning in all children.
But Yamila and Sarah were teachers – not experienced entrepreneurs or nonprofit experts. To take action on a big idea, they believe you need three things: a strong business partner, experience on the ground, and a knack for social media.
For more information on the VELA Education Fund, visit ► velaedfund.org
For more stories, ideas, and advice from changemakers tackling our biggest challenges, subscribe to Stand Together ► youtube.com/standtogethercc
Watch more videos about insights from nonprofit leaders in our playlist ► youtube.com/playlist?list=PLF-0tjFMo6OJeyP8ag50opr81-srZjJlK
And visit Stand Together’s website to learn more ► standtogether.org
