Flamboyan Foundation
COVID-19 Update
Our Unwavering Commitment During These Uncertain Times
Dear Flamboyan Community, The world is going through an unprecedented time and our lives amid this pandemic caused by COVID-19 are changing by the day.
Flamboyan Family Engagement Fellowship
Now Accepting Applications
Interested in bringing REAL Family Engagement to your community? Applications are now open for Cohort 3 of the Flamboyan Family Engagement Fellowship!
CAREERS
We're Hiring!
If you’re interested in creating the world you wish to see and you believe that all children should have an outstanding education, consider applying for one of our roles!
Flamboyan Foundation Presents
REAL Family Engagement
Flamboyan is championing REAL Family Engagement in schools and school systems across the country to ensure families get the information and connections they need to support their children’s education.
Announcement
Flamboyan Arts Fund Awards $4 Million in Grants to 34 Arts Organizations in Puerto Rico
The grantees span a variety of disciplines including performing arts, visual arts, and literature. The Flamboyan Arts Fund seeks to preserve, amplify and sustain the work of local artists and arts organizations.
OUR BELIEF
At Flamboyan, we believe that all children deserve the opportunity to live a fulfilling life.
Explore Our WorkOur Work
Ensuring Children Most Impacted by Inequity Thrive
Building Effective Family Engagement
Students do better when families and educators work together as equal partners. We work in Washington, DC and throughout the US to strengthen family engagement through school partnerships and leadership development so students excel.
Strengthening K-3 Reading
Reading proficiency by third grade is a cornerstone of academic success. Flamboyan works in Puerto Rico to ensure students are reading in Spanish on grade level by third grade.
2,000
public school teachers in Washington, DC trained in effective family engagement practices.
94%
of teachers participating in the Equipados para leer program reported acquiring new knowledge.
$1.3 MM
raised to help thousands of Puerto Ricans repair, rebuild, and restore after Hurricane Maria.
News
The Latest From the Newsroom
In Their Own Words
The intentionality of family engagement in our school is the most valuable thing we learned from Flamboyan.
Bridget Jackson, Director of College Counseling and Alumni Affairs
In Their Own Words
We need to participate in these programs because, if not, we don’t have access to materials.
Enid, Teacher in Puerto Rico
In Their Own Words
The work I’ve done with Flamboyan has completely changed my teaching practice. Relationships are at the forefront of everything that I do as a teacher. In order for students to be successful, they need to trust their teachers. The trust that I’ve established with my students is a result of the trusting relationships I’ve built with their families.
Amy Tyburski, Teacher
In Their Own Words
My hopes and dreams for my children are that they continue to put education first, stay on or above grade level, attend college and make a difference in whatever they put their minds to.
Shareeda Jones, Parent Trainer
Resources
Tools, Research & Guidance
Publication
Early Literacy: Key for Academic Success
An informative one-pager on the importance of early literacy in Puerto Rico.
Here are some Dos and Don’ts for effectively communicating about academics
This is the first study of its kind to examine charitable giving patterns, priorities, and attitudes of Puerto Rican households.
Toolkit
Beginning of the Year Toolkit
This toolkit contains multiple resources for starting the school year on a positive note with families.