Generation One, Inc

With more than 17 years of operation, Generation One has impacted the residents of the Third Ward community by conducting revitalization projects and sponsoring events to create awareness of need while developing vision among residents of a transformed, hopeful, and productive community. In 2013, Generation One created a school with year round classes, an after-school and summer program, and parent and guardian training to equip children and their families with the skills necessary to be personally productive and sustain community transformation. After an evaluation of the first three years of operation and extensive review of early intervention programs, Generation One Academy staff now focuses on the Social-Emotional learning (SEL) of young children and their families. By experience and research, SEL is shown to be critical to children’s current and future success—academically and behaviorally. Additionally, teachers implement a trauma-informed approach to teaching, in a trauma-informed environment.