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1 | == May 2020 == | ||
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3 | ==== Summary ==== | ||
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5 | After a three months of no activity, FLOSS Desktops chair Dr. Michele McColgan returned from sabbatical and Cassidy Laymen is again available following COVID related absence. As an in-person program, COVID has forced the cancellation of programs, in some cases permanently~-~-including the two biggest, Urban Scholars, Asian Penguins. New funding opportunities have emerged however delivery practices will need to be updated. | ||
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7 | === Resources === | ||
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9 | Albany City School District has cancelled funding for Urban Scholars. The Urban Scholars program was the primary funding agent for FLOSS Desktops staffing and program development and management. | ||
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11 | General Electric has renewed their computer donation program with FLOSS Desktops. | ||
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13 | Online programs specific to hardware and programming are being reviewed to extend current in-person camps. | ||
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15 | No money from the $5024.70 from 2018 fundraising (including $1000 GNOME grant) has been spent. | ||
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17 | Application for "GNOME Community Engagement Challenge" grant ([[https:~~/~~/docs.google.com/document/d/1ddtBghPbiXb2jCY2i6Ui3GjjD9_iOTUDaYFwXE-gMeo/edit?usp=sharing>>url:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ddtBghPbiXb2jCY2i6Ui3GjjD9_iOTUDaYFwXE-gMeo/edit?usp=sharing]]) | ||
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19 | Extending contract (previous work was never completed) to Cassidy Laymen following COVID related absence. | ||
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21 | === Technology === | ||
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23 | OSI infrastructure for support continues with OSI's website, wiki, mailing lists. Development of data base to capture and share similar international projects underway. Drupal development undertaken by FLOSS Desktops volunteers. | ||
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26 | === Community === | ||
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28 | Currently, 10 programs across U.S. self-identified as "participating. | ||
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30 | Participants (as reported by participating programs) | ||
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34 | * Ethnicity | ||
35 | ** 57% Black | ||
36 | ** 16% Hispanic | ||
37 | ** 16% White | ||
38 | ** 11% Asian | ||
39 | ** 1% Other | ||
40 | * Gender Identity | ||
41 | ** 58% Females | ||
42 | ** 42% Males | ||
43 | * Age (School Grade) | ||
44 | ** 7th - 8th 48% | ||
45 | ** 5th - 6th 32% | ||
46 | ** 9th and above 20% | ||
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49 | In addition, 40 college students participated as mentors. | ||
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52 | === Upcoming goals === | ||
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54 | 1. Submit GNOME Community Engagement Challenge" grant. | ||
55 | 1. Complete database of similar projects and invite collaborators. | ||
56 | 1. Develop alternative delivery methods for Fall 2020. | ||
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