Philanthropy Fever Sweeps the South Bronx
Principal Amy Andino at the new Academy of Public Relations in the South Bronx witnessed the mature leadership of her Penny Harvest students and realized these students could make other important decisions for their school. She was so impressed with their leadership that she made them the school’s first student counsel.
It all started when the school’s “Penny People”–students nominated from each home room–presented ideas to the school about where to find pennies...
See Kids Dream See Kids Dream administers the Penny Harvest in Ohio in coordination with Common Cents.
January 19, 2009 Students from seven area elementary schools in the Columbus City and Worthington school districts are faced with an exciting challenge. They must now decide how to help their community by giving away over 1.5 million pennies.
December 8, 2008 Students from several local elementary schools gathered yesterday at Columbus' Devonshire Alternative Elementary to celebrate the philanthropic efforts of more than 3,000 central Ohio children.
FEBRUARY Charged with identifying important issues in their communities, students take a hands-on approach as they conduct interviews and explore their neighborhoods.
Common Cents won the NY1 New Yorker of the year award for 2007.
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Principal Amy Andino at the new Academy of Public Relations in the South Bronx witnessed the mature leadership of her Penny Harvest students and realized these students could make other important decisions for their school. She was so impressed with their leadership that she made them the school’s first student counsel.
