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Project Alerta

Recognition

“At a critical time in my life, Project ALERTA provided a chance for me to learn through discovery. This opportunity to experience learning in a different way transferred into my confidence and drive to go on to college. Today, I’m getting my Master’s degree in teaching. My hope is to be the teacher who helps other Latino students develop their confidence and talent.”

Veronica Navarro
ALERTA '97-99, Clark University BA. 2010, Clark University MAT 2011

“As an immigrant from Puerto Rico, I was always fascinated when listening to people speak another language and so became determined to learn how to read and write in English. As a Project ALERTA teacher, it’s rewarding to see our students blossom as they gain language proficiency, do better in school, and set their sights on a future college education.”

Lilybell Llera
ALERTA Teacher
William Blackstone Elementary Schoo

Best in the U.S.!

In 2010 Project ALERTA was selected by the President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities, among 450 national nominees, to receive the National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award, the highest honor for youth arts programs in the United States.
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