The Central Valley of California: The Haves and the Have-nots
The Central Valley of California: The Haves and the Have-Nots Several of you have asked about THE MJ PROJECT’s involvement in the Central Valley of California and our focus on serving this particular part of the country, not far from where we live in the Sierra foothills. California’s Hollywood image is of big cities and […]
What does MJ stand for?
In the fall of 2013, Tom and Leslie founded THE MJ PROJECT to honor the life and legacy of Tom’s beloved mother Mary Jane. Her memory fuels the fire behind their mission to level the playing field for all teens as they navigate choppy waters on their way to success. When you see our MJ […]
Coach Parker: A Teacher on the Court
Coach Parker: A Teacher on the Court In more than 30 years, Coach Mel Parker has never lost a game. Because to him, victory and defeat are not merely announced by the red numbers glowing on the scoreboard; they require a deeper look into a player’s performance and mindset. Whether in the game of life […]
Windows, Mirrors, and Wild Tongues
As a teen, Ms. Preciado felt like an outsider looking into the windows of her peers and the authors she read until she stumbled across a welcomed discovery in her new school’s library. These windows became worlds she would challenge as a student and eventually, as a teacher, activist, and parent. In this spotlight, she […]
From Inglewood to Anchorage
This month THE MJ PROJECT is excited to introduce you to Rodolfo, a student at The University of Alaska Fairbanks. He is truly a student to spotlight as he tackles a challenging academic course load with a positive, BE KIND attitude that we love so much around here. Tell us a little about yourself and […]
Adventures in Opening a Book
THE MJ PROJECT is excited to shine the student spotlight on Monse this month. We caught up with her recently, and she shared with us her story about how growing up in a small and troubled town resulted in her love of reading. Tell us a little bit about yourself…My name is Monserrat, but I go by Monse. […]
A Champion for His Students
His email signature concludes with the following quote: Every child deserves a champion; an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection and insists that they become the best they can possibly be.-Rita F. PiersonWhen we reached out to Mr. S and asked him a few questions about teaching and […]
Why is Digital Literacy So Important?
THE MJ PROJECT seeks to empower teenagers by providing them with educational and material support for academic success. One of the ways we do this is by offering equipment and instruction in digital video to enhance student expression of academic learning. Through an MJ PROJECT sponsored Digital Media program in Inglewood, students not only tap […]
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