Building Kids' Futures Through 180 Days of Making
A project in Red Bluff, CA by Michelle Carlson000days
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Part documentary, part visionary manifesto. Resources for creating wildly successful school programs that change everything for kids.
Backers: 80
Average Pledge Per Backer: $278
Funded: $22,230 of $29,500
Dates: May 30th -> Jun 29th (30 days)
Project By: Michelle Carlson
Backers: 80
Average Pledge Per Backer: $278
Funded: $22,230 of $29,500
Dates: May 30th -> Jun 29th (30 days)
Project By: Michelle Carlson
$22,230
current pledge level
Last Updated: June 29 @ 16:01 -0400 GMT
75%
of goal
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Latest News
Endorsements from our heroes! 
June 29th - via: kickstarter.com
"I've seen firsthand the positive change of Maker Spaces. I wholeheartedly endorse this project. This lady leverages money like no one I've ever seen. You can put your donation dollars down on this project and know it will change the life of... (Read More)
Just in case
June 29th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
Teaser Chapter Released
June 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
I am so grateful for all of the lovely and amazing people all over the world who have supported this project so far! I can’t describe how deeply satisfying it feels to know that there are educators and leaders out there all over, who eagerly await... (Read More)
Featured on TechlandiaRadio!
June 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
"Jon Samuelson, @jonsamuelson, sits down to talk with Michelle Carlson, @futuredevgroup and Noelle McDaniel @nmccammond21 about their Kickstarter. Michelle has a great playbook for how to start a maker culture in your district called: 180 Days of... (Read More)
Almost there!
June 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
The outpouring of support for 180 Days of Making has been tremendous! Thank you so much to all of you who have backed so far! :-) We are officially getting close to the goal now. Just over $8,000 to go and we're rollin' forward. Ce-le-bra-tion... (Read More)
The power of good peeps doing things together!
June 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to Jon Samuelson @jonsamuelson of @TechlandiaRadio, we are reaching a new audience of supporters for 180 Days of Making! Jon and I are going to be doing a podcast today to dive deeper into why I'm writing this book and the changes it... (Read More)
Gratitude
June 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you so much to each and every one of you who have backed 180 Days of Making so far! We're in the final two weeks and still gaining steam thanks to you! Looking forward to sending out books and shirts and posters! Woo hoo! (Read More)
Why is this work important? From the mouths of babes.
June 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Why #makerspaces? Listen to 19 year old speak about her experiences with being the perfect kid, depression and #making: http://bit.ly/1U7kDGl Sharing this story means we are touching the lives of real kids, with real struggles. Help me make the... (Read More)
Sneak Peek!
June 8th - via: kickstarter.com
The words are flowing freely! Hope you enjoy the first sneak peek at the pages from 180 Days of Making that's telling the story of how we change the world for kids. :-) (Read More)
PR starting to come out on the project
June 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Today's Red Bluff Daily News: http://www.redbluffdailynews.com/lifestyle/20160607/local-author-to-publish-book-of-resources-for-educators Thank you for joining me in the mission to bring the magic of the maker movement to our nation's children!... (Read More)
We are generating BUZZ!
June 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Check out the amazing support for 180 Days of Making!"As someone that found himself neck deep in the Maker Movement and realized how much today's kids were being cheated on exploring different things, I wholeheartedly support what this amazing lady... (Read More)
Excerpts from the book
June 4th - via: kickstarter.com
We are starting to post some excepts and interviews that will become a part of this amazing story! Check out the podcast interview with the makerspace teacher here:... (Read More)
The tidal wave grows!
June 1st - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
WOO HOO!
May 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to all who made the first day a successful launch! You are loved, appreciated and a huge part of making the world a better place! :-) (Read More)
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