a grassroots educational organization based in utah
Mission Statement
Nurturing Education for the Advancement of the Welfare of the Human Race
The mission of Blue Sky Institute is to provide:
Technical, educational, and personnel support for non-profit organizations providing education in the areas of the arts, peace and justice, and the environment.
Support of implementation of educational programs for such organizations in said areas, including program and course development, educational resource development (such as lending library, etc.), computer development programs for day to day operations and special events, and staffing needs.
Music and arts education with a focus on expanding awareness and appreciation of cultural diversity.
Research, development, and education in the utilization of renewable resources and the cycling of waste into usable products.
Promotion of socially responsible organizations and businesses.
Land set aside as a reserve for educational purposes.
Additionally, BSI is dedicated to designing and implementing innovative, multi-faceted curriculums, programs and projects that provide experiential learning in the following areas:
Environmental, Social and Cultural Awareness
Arts and Technology
Community Service
Economic Development
The curriculums and programs will combine at least two of the above subjects within each course, to double the effectiveness of the educational resources expended.
Some of the innovative aspects of the Blue Sky Institute are:
Encouraging and utilizing input from throughout all sectors of the community
Designing fresh, multi-faceted concepts that effectively address the educational needs of all members of the community, particularly the economically disadvantaged.
Develop a networking coalition with other community organizations to enhance the effectiveness of BSI.
BSI will provide access to educational opportunities for the activist communit and the economically disadvantaged members of the community who are currently without such access. This will elevate self-esteem and skill levels, as well as expand the potential and opportunities available to such members of the community, thereby improving the health of the community at large.
