Our Mission
SHARP partners with educators to foster a love of learning and brighten children's futures through innovative STEAM-based experiential programs.
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Find out how SHARP’s unique approach helps students improve reading comprehension while discovering a love of learning.
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Through engaging lessons, interactive projects and visual arts, SHARP Literacy helps urban children identify as confident, capable learners.
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Event
A Novel Event 2021
02/03/2021
Every Wednesday in February 2021, join us for a once-in-a-lifetime, interactive experience featuring one of our storytelling rockstars! The Caravan of Curiosity is an ...
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CBS 58: SHARP Literacy Launches Virtual Education Programs
- CBS 58 posted a story on October 20 covering SHARP’s delivery of STEAM-integrated educational programs to students for the 2020-21 school year. Launching Monday, ...
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Our True Colors in The Milwaukee Times
- The Milwaukee Times covered the unveiling of SHARP’s Our True Colors mural in Milwaukee’s historic Bronzeville. The article described SHARP’s initiative to inspire children to think about ...
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Natalie’s Everyday Heroes: Vedale Hill
- Vedale Hill appeared on Natalie’s Everyday Heroes to discuss the importance of making the world a better place through creative means and helping children ...
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WISN-12 News Covers SHARP Students’ “3D Mural”
- WISN-12’s Hannah Hilyard discusses Our True Colors, the public mural collaboration between artist Vedale Hill and SHARP students, installed September 30 on North Avenue between ...
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FOX6 Milwaukee Covers Our True Colors
- In a broadcast on September 30, FOX 6 featured SHARP’s Our True Colors mural, installed that morning in Milwaukee’s historic Bronzeville district. Students from Messmer Saint ...
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This Thankful Thursday, we are grateful for Metcalfe School! Metcalfe’s skillful educators inspire students to excel and build strong relationships along the way. Their focus on relationships extends to the parents and other volunteers who are invited ...
This Thankful Thursday, we want to thank Westside Academy! Westside is a school for K3-5th grade that offers a holistic education for their students. Westside also has a community learning center that provides before and after school ...
This Thursday we want to thank LUMIN Schools! LUMIN has nearly 1,500 scholars across their seven campuses. Their exceptional educators, proven curriculum, and Christ-centered community promote safety, social-emotional development, and academic success. We are so proud to ...
Whittier Elementary (School District of Waukesha) visited Shorehaven Senior Living in Oconomowoc as part of SHARP’s intergenerational program. They made the cutest Valentine’s Day cards together! We hope this brings a smile to ...
A great big thank you to ...