MKA has built many relationships with like-minded supporters of public education over the years. Now, we'd like to share them with you. Some are businesses who have made supporting public education in their communities part of their philanthropic mission. Some are community leaders, elected officials, educators and community foundations that just want you to know they are here to help you and your school reach your goals.  Feel free to contact them through their links below. Please be sure to tell them you were referred through this site. Many businesses will extend special discounts to schools located within the community they serve so don't be afraid to ask! 

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Programs To Enrich Your School Children's Music Workshop Children's Music Workshop is a music education company which specializes in a variety of products and services including custom designed band and orchestra method books, school site music instruction, instrument sales and rentals, music education advocacy and more.  MKA TIME TESTED:  8 years! Brooks and Brooks Foundation The Mission of the Brooks & Brooks Foundation, Inc. is to create balance and stability for students through Youth Leadership Training. Through their after school programs, "How To" books and website, youthleadership3000.org, they accomplish their mission by empowering and educating students to develop their own leadership abilities in order to take full responsibility for all personal choices, actions, and non-actions. MKA TIME TESTED:  3 years! Arts in Education Aid Council  Arts in Education Aid Council, Inc., is a grass roots, parent driven nonprofit organization that is supporting and restoring the arts to public schools within the San Fernando Valley.  We provide three elementary schools with sequential arts education programming all year at no cost to the schools or school families.  All three schools receive a visual art docent, recorders, violin orchestra, monthly dramatic and music assemblies, cultural field trips for all grade levels, school site exhibits and performances, after school art programs, murals, supplies and weekend family events.  We will also lend support to an additional 50 elementary, middle and high schools, such as workshops, field trips, supplies, and participation in our annual valley wide student art show.  Since 2000 we have been helping San Fernando Valley public schools bring art back into the curriculum. MKA TIME TESTED:  8 years! Enrichment Educational Experiences/E3 Enrichment Educational Experiences/E3, formerly known as Kindergarten Enrichment/Enrichment After School Experiences (E.A.S.E.), began in 1993 by Directors Linda McManus and Nancy Simpson. Enrichment programs are offered on the school campus September to June, that inspire and elevate children to explore in a safe and nurturing environment while offering creative, meaningful and exciting experiences in the areas of fine arts, music, drama, science and physical education. MKA TIME TESTED: 7 years! Here To Help Find Your Elected State & Federal Representatives California League of Women Voters We are a nonpartisan political organization for women and men which encourages informed and active participation in government and influences public policy through education and advocacy. We do not support or oppose any political party or any candidate.  This links faciliates the interaction between our elected officials and their constituents. LAUSD Board of Education Members Connecting with your elected BOE member is one of the recommended first steps in putting your school on the path to success. Each board member is a committed and critical resource for your stakeholder team. They are dedicated to serving their communities so utilize them and their staff! Manhattan Beach Unified School Dist. - BOE Hermosa Beach Unified School Dist. - BOE Redondo Beach Unified School Dist. - BOE Torrance Unified School Dist. - BOE Palos Verdes Unified School Dist. - BOE Master Gardener Volunteer Training Program Offered every spring through the UC Davis/LA County Cooperative Extension, the Master Gardener Volunteer Training Program provides intense gardening training to enable volunteers to help low-income populations in schools and communities.  The curriculum emphasizes organic gardening and covers vegetables, fruits, flowers, shrubs, trees, soils, composting, pests and harvesting.  Once trained, Master Gardeners provide free gardening workshops and their technical expertise to approximately 60 public community gardens, hundreds of school gardens, and many senior and shelter gardens throughout Los Angeles County.  Foundations Community Partners  Community Partners envisions communities that recognize, invest in and celebrate the critical role engaged people and groups play in achieving a just, equitable society. Edutopia - The George Lucas Educational Foundation Our vision is of a new world of learning. A place where kids and parents, teachers and administrators, policy makers and the people they serve, all are empowered to change education for the better. A place where schools have access to the same invaluable technology as businesses and universities -- where innovation is the rule, not the exception. A place where children become lifelong learners and develop the technical, cultural, and interpersonal skills to succeed in the twenty-first century. A place of inspiration, aspiration, and an urgent belief that improving education improves the world we live in. We call this place Edutopia. And we provide not just the vision for this new world of learning but also the leading-edge interactive tools and resources to help make it a reality. Public Counsel Public Counsel is the largest pro bono public interest law firm in the world. Founded in 1970, Public Counsel is dedicated to advancing equal justice under law by delivering free legal and social services to the most vulnerable members of our community, including abused and abandoned children, homeless families and veterans, senior citizens, victims of consumer fraud and nonprofit organizations serving low-income communities. We are the public interest law office of the Los Angeles County and Beverly Hills Bar Associations and the Southern California affiliate of the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law. Our staff of thirty-three attorneys along with thousands of volunteer lawyers, law students and legal professionals assist over 26,000 low income children, youth, adults and families, as well as eligible community organizations each year. The value of free legal services provided during 2007 is conservatively estimated at over $72 million. Public Education Network Our Mission: To build public demand and mobilize resources for quality public education for all children through a national constituency of local education funds and individuals. Publications MiddleWeb/ Of Particular Interest MiddleWeb provides a wealth of resources for schools, districts, educators, parents, and public school advocates working to raise achievement for all students in the middle grades.  In addition to MiddleWeb's large collection of reform-oriented materials, this site includes hundreds of articles and links about curriculum, teaching strategies, teacher professional development, parent involvement, classroom assessment, and much more.   Edutopia Magazine Free Trial Issue of Edutopia Magazine Thanks for your interest in a free trial issue of the award-winning Edutopia magazine -- it's one of the many benefits our members receive. We cover technology in education, project learning, and real world situations. Edutopia is a member-supported organization, and we sincerely hope you'll consider joining our movement once you’ve had a chance to read our magazine and learn more about our community! Education Week Editorial Projects in Education Inc. publishes Education Week, American education's newspaper of record, the Teacher Professional Development Sourcebook, Digital Directions, edweek.org, teachermagazine.org, and TopSchoolJobs.org. They also publish periodic special reports on issues ranging from state policy to technology, as well as books of special interest to educators. They are a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization based in Bethesda, Md. whose primary mission is to help raise the level of awareness and understanding among professionals and the public of important issues in American education. EdWeek covers local, state, and national news and issues from preschool through the 12th grade. Businesses that Give Back Florence Silver, Coldwell Banker Realty  Florence Silver has been in the real estate profession for the last 25 years and is highly regarded in the industry. Florence is a member of the Coldwell Banker’s President’s Club.  A strong supporter of public education and a former teacher, Florence has made supporting early education a committment when doing business. She and her associate Sonny Fox were among the original corporate donors that supported Lanai Road Elementary School in Encino since 2001.  She helped start the Kiwanis Club of Tarzana and volunteers as a docent at the Skirball Museum. She conducts children’s archeology tours at the museum’s Discovery Center.  With her committment to volunteerism, she has devoted her life to service through leadership - in both her profession and her community. A specialist in the Sherman Oaks, Encino, and Tarzana areas: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 15490 Ventura Boulevard #100 Sherman Oaks, California  91403 818 325 8227 direct line 818 929 0265 mobile 818 905 7299 fax MKA TIME TESTED:  8 years!   Michael Greenwald, Sothebys International Realty Michael Greenwald of Sotheby's International Realty calls the Westside of Los Angeles his home, and he has made it his job to find homes there for others, as well as help people who wish to sell homes in the area. He specializes in single-family homes and condominiums, ranging from entry-level, first-time-buyer homes to large estates. In 2004, Michael was awarded the honor of being in the top 1% of agents in the State of California. This placed him among the top 5% of all agents in the country. He has been involved in the sale of real estate for the past 14 years. In the Brentwood office of Sotheby's International Realty, he is currently the estate manager, specializing in some of the larger estate homes sold on the Westside. Michael feels that having a family has helped him become a better real estate agent, because he has a better perspective on some of the concerns a family might have regarding schools and other imminent familial concerns. "I have become very active in the community, not only with other parents and their kids, but also directly with my son and daughter's school, which is Roscomare Road School in Bel Air." A specialist in the Brentwood, Santa Monica and Bel Air areas: Phone: (310) 481-4300, Pager: (310) 713-5552, Fax: (310) 481-4301  MKA Time Tested:  9 years! Andrew Spitz, Prudential John Aaroe Realty For the past 22 Years Andrew Spitz has amassed a large and loyal clientele based on his refined client service, uncompromising integrity & razor sharp negotiating skills. Personable & intelligent, he truely understands how to work in both a buyers and  sellers market with finesse.  Respected for his command of complicated transactions, he is well versed in contractual intricacies and he avidly protects his clients.  His presence in a transaction all but guarantees its success.   Andrew believes that it is vital to help those who work to keep our community healthy and strong. So in addition to his personal charitable affiliations, he contributes a percentage of every commission he earns to the Aaroe Associates Charitable Foundation program.   A specialist in the Encino and Sherman Oaks areas: Direct (818) 817-4284                                              Office (818) 501-4800 ext 150 MKA TIME TESTED:  4 years! Lewis Events We specialize in producing unforgettable themed parties and events. We take years of experience, unbridled creativity, breathtaking props and scenery, mouth-watering cuisine, world class talent, and combine them all to create unforgettable special occasions.  From small to large events and parties, projects can be custom tailored to meet your needs and fit within your budget. We love working with schools! MKA TIME TESTED: 10 years!

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