The Center for Applied Learning and Community Impact, or CALCI, is an exciting new program offered to all 11th- and 12th-graders in Eugene School District 4J. It's a hands-on program that currently consists of the student-run Creative Current Design studio and Future Build. These are incredible opportunities for students to learn and lead, they also work and build relationships with industry professionals. There are plans to expand the number of programs in the future. The real-world projects students complete help address community needs and issues.

Hear what one South Eugene High School student has to say about his experience. Let's just say he is really excited about what he's doing.

For more information, go to the 4J website, https://4j.lane.edu/22852_3.

*The Super Insight podcasts are produced at KRVM 91.9 FM - Public Radio in Eugene, OR, USA

Eugene School District 4J and the Eugene Education Foundation (EEF) have been partners for more than 20 years. EEF was founded in 1993 to provide more 4J student enrichment. The non-profit raises money through several sources and uses that money to reward grants to teachers and other 4J staff for projects and materials.

In this episode we learn how EEF helps students and staff, and the type and number of grant requests filled in the 2023-24 grant cycle.

EEF has to do a tremendous amount of fundraising to fulfill all of the request they receive. EEF’s biggest fundraiser is their 2024 EEF Spring Gala, Moving Forward Together, which is happening on March 21 from 5:30 to 8:00 PM at the U of O Ford Alumni Center.

Tickets are available on EEF’s website, eef.lane.org. If you can’t make the event, donations are also accepted through EEF’s website.

*Super insights podcasts are produced at KRVM 91.9 Public Radio, Eugene, Oregon

On this last day of Black History Month, two members and the advisor of the Churchill High School Black Student Union talk about celebrating black excellence and culture. They are proud of the progress made, but also see room to continue to grow as a community. They share why they value and importance of the many affinity groups available to 4J students. These are bright young people who are making a difference in the community. You can also find all of our podcasts on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, I Heart Radio, Amazon Music and Pandora. #superinsightspodcast

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