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Meet our Senior FAST Trainer Supervisors
Christopher J. Daniel Chris Daniel first became involved with FAST as a coordinator for one of the early Middle School Level implementations of the program in Racine, Wisconsin, in 1991. He became a trainer shortly thereafter and was intrigued by what FAST had to offer the community through its theme of empowerment for parents, youth,… READ MORE →
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Global Family Research Project: New Study Confirms Benefits of Connecting Parents with Each Other to Build Social Capital
The Global Family Research Project’s featured the FAST® Program in their blog post: New Study Confirms Benefits of Connecting Parents with Each Other to Build Social Capital: Structured, school-based events improve parent network quality and could be especially helpful for Latinx families by GFRP Staff, published on Feb. 25, 2021. View/download the PDF version. READ MORE →
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Significant changes to FAST Office operations, effective Feb. 15th
Effective Monday, Feb. 15, 2021 The FAST Office and international headquarters of Families and Schools Together, Inc. at 2801 International Lane, Suite 212, Madison, WI, will be closing its physical location as staff transition to full-time, 100% remote work from home. Significant changes to operations include: Thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigate… READ MORE →
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Wisconsin Education Forum, presented by Families & Schools Together
Catch up on the webinar recording of the Wisconsin Education Forum, presented by Families & Schools Together on Feb. 9, 2021, featuring One City Schools Founder/CEO Kaleem Caire, Omega School Executive Director Oscar Mireles, Latino Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Jessica Cavazos, former UW System Associate Vice President – Federal Relations Kristine Andrews, and Madison College… READ MORE →
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A conversation about FAST’s partnership with Milwaukee Public Schools: Engleburg Elementary School [webinar]
This fall, five schools in the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) district — Auer Avenue, Keefe Avenue, Hopkins Lloyd, Brown Street Academy, and Engleburg schools — are (virtually) beginning their fifth cycle of the FAST Program. FAST’s partnership with MPS, which began in 2018 with funding from the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, is the… READ MORE →
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FAST at Home: Staying connected and engaging families during crisis
Significant relationships with adults are a key protective factor for children during times of crisis, according to FAST’s conversation with Dr. Marlene Melzer-Lange, a professor of pediatrics at the Medical College of Wisconsin, about toxic stress and its effects on family dynamics. For many children and families, school may be a critical space for developing significant… READ MORE →
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A conversation about toxic stress and its effects on family dynamics with Dr. Marlene Melzer-Lange, MD [webinar]
In preparation for FAST’s first Coffee Break with Toni webinar, we spoke with Dr. Marlene Melzer-Lange, Professor of Pediatrics at the Medical College of Wisconsin, about adverse childhood experiences and toxic stress. Here are a few key takeaways: Uncontrollable circumstances of the coronavirus pandemic are having significant impacts on families, putting children at risk for… READ MORE →
