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ANNUAL

REPORTIMPACTIMPACT

AN OWL LEGACYDean Abrams served as CEO of OWL from 2011 until 2013. Under his leadership, OWL flourished and expanded, greatly impacting the lives of children in the Denver metro area. Dean passed away after a courageous fight against cancer in 2013. He has left a legacy here at OpenWorld Learning.

FROM THE BOARD PRESIDENTFirst, I want to extend a special thanks to the entire

OWL team for their remarkable performance during a very difficult year. This fall we lost our

friend and colleague Dean Abrams to pancreatic cancer, first diagnosed in July of 2012. He remained in harness as OWL’s CEO during the entire school year, reorganizing and delegating as necessary to our very capable staff. For Dean, it was therapy during his hoped-for recovery. For the team, it was empowering. For OWL, it meant achieving all the goals Dean laid out at the beginning of fiscal 2013.

Chief among the goals was measuring and communicating the preliminary results from our program of “Measuring What Matters” at an event hosted by OWL at the Governor’s Mansion in February. Preliminary results are very encouraging, and measuring outcomes has become a part of OWL’s brand. We continue to create partnerships that can provide resources for OWL to grow, and to provide our award-winning curriculum, wrapped in effective programs, assessments, and outcome analytics to students everywhere.

Thanks again to our teachers, staff, board, volunteers, founders, and most of all to our remarkable students. Together you have made OWL a reality that is positively and measurably impacting lives.

In MemoriamFor Dean Abrams,

Steve HalstedtBoard Chair

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OWL’S MISSIONOpenWorld Learning (OWL) supports children’s school success by tapping the power of digital

technology and peer teaching to develop leadership and ignite a love of learning.

Since 2011, OWL’s elementary and middle school curriculum has held the ISTE Seal of Alignment, the gold standard in measuring digital literacy.

OWL has the only elementary and middle school curriculum in the country to have received the Seal of Alignment.

ISTE SEAL OF ALIGNMENT

The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE®) is the premier membership association for educators and education leaders engaged in advancing excellence in learning and teaching through the innovative and effective use of technology in PK-12 and teacher education.

ISTE developed the ISTE Standards (formerly known as the NETS) with input from the field and pioneered their use among educators. The ISTE Standards are the standards for learning, teaching and leading in the digital age and are widely recognized and adopted worldwide.

-Text from ISTE.org/standards

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INNOVATION | CURIOSITY | PASSION DEDICATION | ACCOUNTABILITY

OWL VALUES:

TAPPING THE POWER OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGYOpenWorld Learning uses the following software and systems in after school and summer camp programs:

MicroWorlds (LCSI) - Programming software that uses the Logo language. Photoshop Elements 11 (ADOBE) - Photo editing and graphic design software.

Frames 4 (TECH4LEARNING) - Stop motion animation software.

NXT Mindstorms (LEGO) - Robotics programming system.

Image Blender (TECH4LEARNING) - Photo editing software for elementary level students.

Scratch (MIT) - Drag and drop programming software.

The number of students studying computer science is significantly less than the number of jobs available in the field. OWL ignites a passion in computer science fields that will help close this gap.

60% Computing

Jobs 40% All other math

& sciences 98% All other math

& sciences

2% Computer science college degrees

JOBS STUDENTS-Info from code.org

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPROGRAM

OpenWorld Learning engages elementary students by encouraging creativity, self-guided learning, and technological exploration. Our fun and challenging curriculum empowers students inside and outside of the classroom.

Elementary OWL students use MicroWorlds, a program created at MIT, to gain advanced technology skills that include original animation, internet research, multi-media presentations, and computer programming.

Achieve, Believe, Create | Grades 3RD – 5TH

MIDDLESCHOOL

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middle school program teaches

relevant technological skills to support the

development of problem solving,

project planning and time management.

We encourage an inventive, hands-on learning approach

to curriculum design and implementation. This enables children to learn by building, imagining, playing,

testing and improving their inventions by

sharing ideas with peers and teachers. OWL is

dedicated to teaching skills that students can

use in school, at home, and in their future

careers.Advanced TechnologyReal World Application | GRADES 6TH-8TH

SUMMER CAMPSOWL hosted three free summer camps for 3rd - 8th graders. These three-week camps explored advanced technology tools and included fun local field trips. Two camps (at Archuleta Elementary and Bruce Randolph School) used Youth One Book One Denver reading program to set the themes for technology projects. The third camp was held on the Auraria Campus at Metropolitan State University of Denver.

48%Females

52% English

Language Learners

84% Minorities

OWL STUDENTS

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Elementary Student Leaders: 52 (13,105 hours)

Student Alumni Volunteers: 19 (1,215 hours)

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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROGRAM 6 Sites: Archuleta, Colfax, Eagleton, Ellis, Munroe, Vista

PEAK Exploratory 2 Districts: Denver Public Schools, Aurora Public Schools Students: 304 Student Contact Hours: 41,623 Incentives Earned: 196

MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM 3 Sites: Bruce Randolph School, Kepner Middle School,

Vista PEAK Exploratory 2 Districts: Denver Public Schools, Aurora Public Schools Students: 146 Student Contact Hours: 16,786 Incentives Earned: 150

OWL SUMMER CAMP Schools Represented: 75 Students: 170 Student Contact Hours: 11,164

TOTAL 2012-13 Students Participated: 620

Contact Hours: 69,573Incentives Earned: 346

EVALUATIONAimed to find efficacy and improve our overall program in support of our mission. Interested students are randomly selected to participate.

... Excite students about learning?

... Teach students how to use technology in responsible and creative ways?

... Teach students how to have a good sense of group dynamics and leadership skills?

... Teach students sound self-evaluation and project reflection?

... Teach students how to use computer based technology?DO

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OWL’S EVALUATION HAS NOW COMPLETED 2 OF 3 YEARS

RESEARCHAimed to find out how OWL affects student success in the school day.

... Increase academic engagement?

... Increase academic effort?

... Increase technology skills?

OWL’S RESEARCH HAS NOW COMPLETED 4 OF 6 YEARS

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In support of its mission, OWL has refined its focus on program and curriculum improvement from subjective internal review to quantitative, data-driven improvements.

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MEASURINGMATTERS

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MEASURING TO MOVE FORWARDWith Year 2 Evaluation and Research results OWL has:

• Reviewed and updated the elementary Advanced Level Curriculum.

• Implemented new student recruiting tactics including pre-registration and online enrollment at all sites.

OWL is looking forward to data in the following areas: • Perceived value of OWL • Student effort scores • TCAP significance • Student discipline • Student ISTE Standards•S attainment • Creativity and critical thinking skills

2013 Outcome Highlights:2013 Math TCAP

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There are statistically significant differences between the 3rd, 4th and 5th grade OWL and the non-OWL students with regard to their 2011, 2012, and 2013 Math TCAP scores. –From Research

Students enrolled in the OWL program learn approximately 30% more essential skills, compared to their non-OWL counterparts. - From Evaluation

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• 7th Annual Gala and Silent Auction nets $90K.

• Evening at the Governor’s Mansion unveils first year of research and evaluation outcomes.

• OWL wins CoBiz Magazine’s 2012 Top Non-Profit Company award.

• Mayor Hancock visits OWL at Archuleta Elementary where he arranges a helicopter ride for OWL students.

• Nearly 100 laptops donated by Red Robin, Noodles & Co and other community partners.

• Partnership with University of Denver launches.

• OWL offices move to 2543 California St. Denver.

• OWL programs expand into Jefferson County School District.

• CTA, MAD Women hold events to support OWL.

• IHS holds Annual Back to School Supply Drive to benefit OWL students.

2012 - 2013 HIGHLIGHTS

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SFINANCIAL OVERVIEW

JULY 1, 2012 – JUNE 30, 2013

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES

A complete copy of OpenWorld Learning’s financial statements, audited by Wagner Barnes & Griggs, PC, is available upon request.

ASSETS June 30, 2013Cash and Cash Equivalents $254,302 Contributions Receivable 210,950 Investments - Community First Foundation 46,571 Prepaid Expenses & Deposits 9,772 Property and Equipment 22,062 Donated Inventory 4,111 Total Assets $547,768 LIABILITIES

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses $39,230 Deferred Revenue 3,600 Total Liabilities $42,830 NET ASSETS $504,938 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS $547,768

REVENUE June 30, 2013Contributions and Grants:

Individuals $143,179 Corporations 105,342 Foundations 477,954 Government 26,560

Events 106,595 In-kind and Contributed Services 109,047 Investment Income 6,278 Total Revenue $974,955 EXPENSES Program Services $610,496 Supporting Services

General and Administrative 86,400 Fundraising 93,686

Costs of Direct Benefits to Donors 76,005

Total Expenses $866,587

CHANGE IN NET ASSETS $108,368

NET ASSETS - July 1, 2012 $396,570 NET ASSETS - June 30, 2013 $504,938

DENVER ADVISORY BOARDTerrance CarrollRichard GarciaMaria GuajardoElsa HolguinTim MarquezJames MejiaDan RitchieChris Romer

NATIONAL ADVISORY BOARDGail BreslowRick BurnesThe Honorable Federico PeñaDavid CavalloSeymour PapertMitchel Resnick

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Myron R. AndersonAdrian P. CastroTyler CoombeJonathan GearAnnie GrenierSteven HalstedtSu HawkRobert HutchinsonMary Frances JeffriesHemal JhaveriChris Laping

Kendrick McLishStella PetersonDoug PromJo RuderMary Joy SteadKathy R. StrandbergAlexie TuneMichael VaughanBrett WilhelmGloria Zamora

EMERITUS BOARDMary Chavez RudolphCindy PeñaJim PolsfutTodd Siler

AccuvantArrow ElectronicsAvalon ASGAvnetBarefoot WineBellcoBritt EnterprisesBusiness Marketing AssocCake CrumbsCentennial VenturesCesco Linguistic ServicesCoBIz BankCoBIZ FinancialComcastCommVaultConnect FirstCoors Hispanic Employee

NetworkDenovoDenver Investment AdvisorsDream Big Day CampEncana Oil and GasFairfield and WoodsGAVS TechnologiesGibby’sGlaceauGood SearchGourmet Fine CateringGreater HorizonsGreat-West Life & Annuity

Insurance CoGreenberg TraurighartmannphotoHinds Financial GroupIHSIZZELCSILevels BeyondLittle Pub CompanyLockton CompaniesMcAleer GrayNetwork for GoodNoodlesOCx NetworksOdell Brewing CompanyPaul Abdoo PhotographyPaxti’s PizzaPearsonProtoTest LLC

Red RobinSofTec SolutionsSpark Fun ElectronicsSwiftPageThe Regis CompanyVectra BankVistar CorporationYour Cause LLCZim Consulting

Adolph Coors FoundationBorgen Family FoundationCommunity First Foundation -

Giving FirstDaniels FundDenver FoundationDenver Post CharitiesFirst Data FoundationGates Family FoundationHarmes C. Fishback/

Stapleton Foundation TrustHelen K. and Arthur E.

Johnson FoundationKinder Morgan FoundationKula FoundationLEGO Children’s FundPeyback FoundationRose Community FoundationSchwab Charitable FundThe Anschutz FoundationToney Family FoundationVirginia Hill FoundationWells Fargo FoundationWestern Union FoundationYoung Americans Education

Foundation

American Sentinel UniversityArchuleta ElementaryArrupe Jesuit High SchoolAurora Public SchoolsDaniels College of BusinessDenver Public SchoolsDenver School of Science

and TechnologyEllis Elementary

Kepner Middle SchoolMetropolitan State University

of DenverMile High AcademyUniv. of DenverVista PEAK Campus

Dean and Betsy AbramsEula and Janet AdamsValeria AlberolaChristy and Hal AndersonDavid AndersonMyron AndersonAnonymous(5)In Memory of: Tony ArguelloBetty ArkellSteve and Becky Bunn AstZach and Jenn BackesPatricia BainterVanessa BarkerVirginia BaylessRobert and Michele Demark

BeanNate BenzJanelle and Paul BergquistDavid BernsteinTimothy BieserNancy BishoppMark and Laurie BlohmChristopher and Sarah BockJon-Erik and Brooke BorgenBrewster BoydGino BraiottaJennifer BruceJay and Bunnie BuschJulie BusseyAdrian CastroDeanna CauleyTyler and Devon CoombeMaxine CordovaJohn and Catherine

CoucoulesStephanie CrossTony CrowMindy DiazJay and Susan DikemanLezlee DunhamDiane FeltonSonia FloresSharon and Randall Fons

Charles and Kaye Lynn FoteTanya FrankJames FranklinLynn FrashureMatt and Carol GartonJonathan and Robin GearJohn Joseph GlasmanRoxanne Gonzales-WalkerJames and Maryellen GreenTimothy and Melanie GreinAnnie GrenierPam GrossGil and Carol HamiltonKali HandfordPaul HartmannTim and Pam HascallSu HawkHilary and Adam HaynesJulie and Charles HazzardClare and George

HernandezPamela HovikKim HudelsonRita HughesAbby HumphreyMark and Trish HussianRobert and Dita HutchinsonDenise JaworskiPam and Steve JeffordsTim and Mary Frances JeffriesHemal JhaveriJonathan KelleyLydia KerrCharles and Suzanne KnightSarah LadnerChris and Kristine LapingYvette and Randy LarsonErin LemmonsElly LindgrenRich LinerKarl and Julie MaierJason and Meredith MalecTom MallaryLandis and Sharon MartinKatherine Plog MartinezHarvey and Judy MartzRobert and Mary MathewsEd and Sally MattixLaurel MattreyVeronica McCaffreyKaren Iker and Kendrick

McLish

Mike McNamaraBrad McNealyAnnita MenoganHoward MillerAmy MinnickMaggie MorrisseyKerri NelsonAngela NorrisJohn and Linda OechsleBob and Julie OgdonJohn O’LoughlinSandra OsbornGinger PaizLynne and Steve ParisTom Haller and Kim PatmoreDave and Susan PersonTimothy and Karen PfeiferEd and Ann PierceCori PlotkinGreg and Nancy PostPaula RedmondLinda RedstoneHeinke and Dieter ReitzigRolf and Lea Ann ReitzigGreg and Rowena Cipiano-

ReyesSara RichmanStephanie RickerDana RinderknechtMelissa RoyleJo RuderMary Chavez RudolphHunter RyllFrank SainJo Ann ScharmannTiffany ScheidJill SchneiderGail Schoettle and Don

StevensSusan SchultenJoanne SebbyAndy SeligAnn ServatiusBrittany SmithReed SmithSusan SmithAnthony SoltStephen and Candy SotwickJerre and Mary Joy SteadMichael and Kathleen

King Stice

Dennis StoltenbergHeather and Ed StonnerKathy StrandbergRose StroscheinTara StroupAndrea and Jeffrey TarrPam TellingerVictoria TempleDiane ThiemannLee Rains ThomasPeter Van VeenPetra Vannucci-HenkelMike and Stefania VaughanAlain VerattiMark and Marni WarrenDon WhiteBrett and Shana WilhelmClarke and Sara Jean

WilhelmJan and Chris WoodJeremy WoodruffBob YeagerBarb YoumansGloria ZamoraShira and Marty Zimmerman

Boys and Girls ClubColorado Technology

AssociationCommunity Computer

ConnectionDenver Museum of Nature

and ScienceDenver Quality After School

ConnectionKroenke Sports CharitiesPrayer One MinistriesSocial Venture Partners

DenverCollege in ColoradoColorado Nonprofit

AssociationDenver Hispanic Chamber of

CommerceMIT Media Lab

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