subscribesubscriber servicescontact usabout ussite mapBuy a Classified
Tue, Nov 10 2009 

Resources

print this story   Print this story
  Post to del.icio.us

Published October 04, 2008 11:14 pm -

Muskogee Public Library hosts author of poverty understanding program



“A Framework for Understanding Poverty” will be presented at 5:15 p.m. Tuesday in the southeast room at Muskogee Public Library. Heather Jones, instructional coach for Muskogee Public Schools, will present the program.

Ruby Payne, author of “A Framework for Understanding Poverty” and founder of aha!Process, has worked since 1995 to help raise the achievement levels of individuals from poverty. Her premise is that one reason people find poverty so difficult to escape is that they are unaware of the “hidden rules” that govern thought and behavior in the various economic classes.

Jones will give an overview of the 12 key points of Payne's philosophy, so that the public can have a better understanding of the effects of poverty on the individual and the implications for the community.

“Business, industry, and education operate out of middle class norms and values,“ Jones said. “Understanding the hidden rules of class, whether upper, middle, or lower, can help a person navigate through life more successfully.”

All members of the public are invited to attend the workshop, which is offered as a community outreach through Muskogee Public Schools.

“We would like to participate in a community conversation about poverty and its effects,” said Melony Carey, public relations director for Muskogee Public Schools. “Attaining fluency in society is a goal that will help our students and community members achieve greater economic independence.”

Information: 684-3750, ext. 1635.



print this story    email this story   






autoconx
Premier Guide
Find a business

Walking Fingers
Maps, Menus, Store hours, Coupons, and more...
Premier Guide


Premier Guide

Premium Jobs

5338-Patient Service Representative

PATIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
Seeking an experienced full time Rep to work at a local healthcare facility. W
...>MORE

5367-Assistant & Crew Members
ASSISTANT & CREW MEMBERS
Muskogee County CAF Inc. is seeking applications for Social Service Assistant - Part time
...>MORE

5345-Adjunct Instructor

ADJUNCT
INSTRUCTOR
Bacone College is looking for Adjunct Instructors (part-time instructors) to teach on
...>MORE

5374-Medical Opportunities
Medical Opportunities
MAYS HOMECARE Home Health

Are you searching for the opportunity to work for a rap
...>MORE

5373


Gore Nursing Center
is now hiring for
Weekend RN
8 hr shifts
401K and vacation
Appl
...>MORE

See all ads

Premium Autos

5335-2008 Yamaha
2008 Yamaha Rafter 700 SC Red & White, $6,000 - 2007 Yamaha Rafter 700 Blue - $5,000 or both $10,000 OBO. Great conditio...>MORE

See all ads

Premium Extras

5363 3 yr old solid red
3 year old solid red pure bred Simmental Bull,excellent calving ease. Son of Dream On. Must see to believe! $2000. 918-4...>MORE

5343-199 Black Dodge
1999 Black Dodge Diesel 1 ton dully, super clean, great truck, $6995. 918-453-1988/348-4714....>MORE

5339 Sleigh bed
sleigh bed w/mattresses, $450, AB lounger, $50, Dining rm table w/chairs. Beanie Babies lots more 918-869-9748. ...>MORE

5297 1998 ford taurus
1998 Ford Taurus runs good,fairly new tires, $1800. Call Brandy. 918-682-1471....>MORE

5371-AKC Old English Sheepdog
AKC Old English Sheepdog, OFA - hips, microchip, some blue eyes, genetic testing - $600-$700. Call 903-361-8766 or 903-3...>MORE

See all ads


 

Community Newspaper Holdings, Inc.CNHI Classified Advertising NetworkCNHI News Service
Associated Press content © 2009. All rights reserved. AP content may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Our site is powered by Zope and our Internet Yellow Pages site is powered by PremierGuide.
Some parts of our site may require you to download the Flash Player Plugin.
View our Privacy Policy
Advertiser index