7/11/2023 0 Comments Bailey downimgThe Foundation formed to provide a continuous stream of supporters to assist in children feeling successful at achieving their goals at an even younger age. This improvement had a direct correlation to school performance and the frequency of calls home from the school. The growth from a 4th to an 8th grade math level in just 6 weeks only proved what everyone knew all along, he was very smart, but had gaps in the foundation that needed improvement. Shane’s Mother feels blessed to have had the ability to send Shane to a 6 week tutoring program outside of school. With a stronger base, everything from there is only stronger. This can assist in the creation of foundational knowledge to be unlocked for those who may need individualized lessons or a different teaching style. It is this thought that led the Foundation’s Board of Directors, along with many other loved ones, to start a non-profit whose first initiative would be to provide funds for children in need to gain access to educational programs. For a child, that reality puts them at risk of being laughed at or teased so they may act out first to avoid this while not addressing the root cause, lack of understanding. Many times, it can be as simple as not understanding the material being taught, resulting in lower confidence levels and children that cause distractions to avoid facing the reality. While a child cannot step back and see why they are bullying others, or bullying the teachers by being the class clown or being disruptive, as adults we can see there is more beneath the behavior. His strong aversion to bullying paired with his desire to boost those around him truly founded the idea. This mission will honor Shane’s initiative of making everyone feel loved and worthy. 2019, on the principle of providing resources to children, as early as possible, to positively impact their mental health and educational future. The Shane Thurston Foundation was founded in Feb.
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