Learning Dimensions

Congratulations to all K-12 graduates on a successful school year! The future is bright for the next generation- savor this journey and good luck!

As a proud partner, we're glad to see the Dorothy A. Swope Foundation do great things! The "Bring the Author to the Classroom" program was a fun way to bring author Monica Swope closer to kids and give them an engaging literary session. We excited to see the program come back in the fall!

The Dorothy A. Swope Foundation '26-'27 scholarship is now open! To honor the legacy of gifted educator, Dorothy A. Swope, $500+ annually will be given to to approximately 2 people per year.

Application closes June 30th, so please see the form below for the criteria and apply today! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdqW_DUmdK4YC_llLWPbblEszjgRh-8ZOxWXdbkBHVTDzT1VA/viewform

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Happy Memorial Day! May we have a reflective long weekend remembering the courageous who fought for our freedom.

Learning Dimensions Founder, Monica Swope, will be at The Jolly Giraffe on Saturday, May 30th at 11am for a children's storytime session! She will be reading from her children's book series. Come out and support!

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! This year's theme is "More Good Days, Together." It encourages us to reflect on what a “good” day looks like and use that insight to connect people to the right support at the right time. Visit Mental Health America to learn more about getting involved in your community and to get a variety of resources in the Learning Hub--
https://mhanational.org/mental-health-month/

Mental Health Month 2026 | Mental Health America Mental Health America founded Mental Health Awareness Month in 1949 and has led the effort every May to promote mental wellness nationwide.

Learning Dimensions founder Monica Swope's children's book "Brave New Day" is a finalist in the "Inspirational Category" for the Literary Global Book Awards! This is the most inclusive international competition for children's literature, with categories fit for a diverse range of genres and themes. We're thankful to be recognized alongside many other great stories!

With all the university graduations this month, we want to congratulate the Class of 2026 on a job well done! May your future be as bright as your student years.

Need some book recommendations as the school year winds down? Celebrate AAPI Month and immerse yourself in diversity by reading books written by various authors of color. Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center has a curated list below, but visit your local library for many other suggestions!
https://apa.si.edu/bookdragon/

BookDragon Books for the Diverse Reader

Learning Dimensions founder, Monica Swope, had a great time networking with young scholars from The Academy Group Chicago! Recently they held a career day event where over 100 students met many professionals in different fields who helped answer questions about their career paths. Thank you again for this opportunity and we're excited to see all the scholars can achieve!