Videos – Vogel Alcove
Impact and Programs: Vogel Alcove, a Dallas-based nonprofit, has served around 18,000 homeless children and families over 37 years, offering programs like early childhood education, health services, and mental health support to combat the traumatic effects of homelessness and poverty. Trauma-Responsive Care: In the podcast’s first episode, Vogel’s president Karen Hughes, along with Dr….
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Empowering Through Connection: Vogel’s Pyramid Model Approach
Mission and Impact: Vogel Alcove, a nonprofit in Dallas, helps homeless children and families through various programs and services. Pyramid Model Framework: Vogel uses the Pyramid Model, an evidence-based framework for promoting young children’s social-emotional development with universal supports, targeted supports, and intensive interventions. Nurturing Relationships and Supportive Environments: Vogel focuses on building nurturing…
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Just Thinking… From Classrooms to Communities, Active Engagement Drives Real Results
Across the country, school districts are searching for sustainable ways to foster equity, achievement, and connection in diverse communities. Amid rapid change in technology and teaching methods, one practice remains consistently vital: active engagement. Research indicates that parental involvement—a crucial component of meaningful engagement—is a significant predictor of student success. According to the National…
Duke Energy: Intelligent Lighting Solutions
At a time when utilities are under increasing pressure to reduce operating costs and enhance service without raising rates, Duke Energy is embracing network lighting controls as a strategic solution. With over 360,000 smart nodes already deployed and a long-term plan to modernize 2.5 million lighting assets across six states, the utility giant is proving…
Itron: Resilient AMI & Distribution Networks
As utilities face increasing demands to modernize their infrastructure for resilience and efficiency, advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) and distribution automation are becoming critical pillars. With climate events, aging grids, and rising energy demands, ensuring continuous, intelligent connectivity across thousands of devices is no longer optional—it’s essential. A 2023 report from the U.S. Department of Energy…
Why Fixed Wireless Access Is Becoming Essential for Utility Network Upgrades
As energy providers accelerate digital transformation in response to grid modernization and growing connectivity demands, Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) has emerged as a viable alternative to legacy wireline solutions. According to the Edison Electric Institute (EEI), investor-owned electric companies in the United States are expected to allocate approximately $158 billion toward transmission infrastructure projects…
