Collaborative Communications Group

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Early childhood educators help students build the foundational skills that they'll build on throughout their education. For all you do to establish a love of learning in their students & set them up for lifelong educational achievement: Thank you!! #ThankYouThursday

We will see you in Austin! Our team is excited to talk ⚡️COMMUNITY POWER⚡️ with our partners at Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, Camp Fire, and National 4-H Council in March. More than 1,400 session ideas were submitted to the #SXSWEDU 2025 PanelPicker and we are honored to have been one of 187 sessions selected. We invite you to join this amazing discussion about how to leverage community-based programming to truly prepare young people for their futures ahead.    Safaniya Stevenson Manny Juarez Hannah Howard Amiya Elam #communitypartners #4HBeyondReady #communitylearning #youthempowerment #youthdevelopment

Our team is having a blast at the Ed-Fi Summit in San Antonio! 🎉 Thanks to everyone who joined our session today with Maura Keaney, Eliza Panike, and Tiffany Edmonds. We shared the Ed-Fi Alliance community communications toolkit—a comprehensive resource with best practices, messaging templates, communications collateral, and case studies designed to help schools and districts adopt the Ed-Fi Data Standard. If you missed the session, check out the toolkit here: https://lnkd.in/ew3RWEjs #EdFiAllianceSummit2024 #SpurringInnovation

We at Collaborative are proud to support the upcoming launch of the Early Learning Nation Collective: a dynamic national network working to ensure that all children prenatal through age 8 have equitable access to the care, education, and support they need to thrive. Thursday, September 19th, from 2p - 3p et (11a - 12p pt), the Collective will be hosting a virtual launch of this important movement. Register here: https://lnkd.in/emqA6eb3 Space is filling up! about the work happening in communities and join the Early Learning Nation Collective!

🔊 Exciting New Research: Our friends at Every Hour Counts are excited to announce the release of the Powered by Youth Voice: Future Directions for Afterschool survey report! This insightful report reveals how young people envision the future of afterschool programs and their desire to be involved in the design and implementation. 📄 Read the report: https://lnkd.in/gq6vzsvY Co-created by Informed Change, Hamai Consulting, and youth researchers, with support from the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation and in partnership with Every Hour Counts and Youthprise, this survey reflects the voices of over 1000 youth from 300+ afterschool programs! Step into a world where afterschool is seen through the eyes of young people! #PoweredByYouthVoice #FutureOfAfterschool #YouthVoice

☀️The #SummerForAllAct recently introduced by Senator Chris Murphy would help provide high-quality summer enrichment opportunities to kids and families who otherwise would not have access to these programs. Click to learn more about the legislation that's meant to #KeepKidsLearning through the summer. https://lnkd.in/e5uzuUxS

Today is The White House and U.S. Department of Education Summit on Digital Equity, Inclusion, and Emerging Technology. We’re honored to work with Digital Promise to support this important effort. The Summit features the recent release of the National Educational Technology Plan (NETP) that highlights what’s possible for learners in the U.S. when digital equity is achieved. NETP is a clarion call for the closing of the digital learning gap, with a focus on the digital design, digital use, and the digital access divides. P-16 leaders and educators, policymakers, and industry leaders are meeting for a transformative dialogue on the digital design divide and how we can harness emerging technologies to empower educators and create a more equitable future for all learners. Check out the new Digital Equity Competitive Grants from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). Proposals due September 23: https://bit.ly/3X2uTHM White House Office of Science and Technology Policy #digitalequity #digitaldesign #digitaldivide

Collaborative is thrilled about the release of “Built for More: The Role of OST in Preparing Youth for the Future of Work,” the latest volume in the Current Issues in Out-of-School Time series! Our very own Terri Ferinde, co-authored the chapter "Tomorrow’s Workforce in Afterschool Programs Today: STEM-focused Afterschool Programs and Systems." This book, edited by Big Thought's Byron K. Sanders and Shannon Epner, MPAP explores how out-of-school time (OST) programs are essential in equipping young people with the skills and experiences they need to thrive in an ever-evolving workforce. From technology to teamwork, “Built for More” dives into strategies and success stories that showcase the transformative power of OST. This volume is perfect for educators, program developers, policymakers, and anyone passionate about youth development. It is a must-read for those committed to preparing the next generation for a successful future. Join the conversation on how #OST programs are shaping tomorrow’s leaders! Get your copy today here: https://amzn.to/3WtWoIU #BuiltforMore #YouthDevelopment #Outofschooltime

We are thrilled to share that two #SXSWEDU Sessions featuring our clients have made it to the Panel Picker! 🎉 The Panel Picker is now open to the public, and we need your support in getting them to Austin to amplify their work on a global stage. 🗳 Please take a moment to vote for both of our proposals by this Sunday, August 18th. Every vote counts! 👉 Community Power: Elevating Youth Through Learning Ecosystems https://lnkd.in/eXNStBup 👉 Rewriting the Equation: The Code to Increase Girls in STEM https://lnkd.in/ePmG8Vsh 📢 We'd also appreciate it if you could share this with your networks and invite them to vote too! Session Highlights: 🔗 Community Power: Elevating Youth Through Learning Ecosystems Discover how community-based organizations, like museums and youth development programs, are collaborating within learning ecosystems to support and empower young people. Learn how these partnerships are helping youth thrive today and prepare for future success. Speakers: Safaniya Stevenson, Digital Strategist, Collaborative Communications Group Manny Juarez, Senior Director, Creativity and Innovation Programs, Griffin Museum of Science and Industry Amiyah Elam, Founder, I AM and 2024 Youth in Action Award Winner, National 4-H Council Hannah Howard, Evaluation and Research Manager, Camp Fire 🔗 Rewriting the Equation: The Code to Increase Girls in STEM Explore groundbreaking insights from a study of 17,500 girls that reveals new ways to inspire and sustain their interest in STEM. Join us as we discuss strategies to foster a diverse STEM workforce and empower the next generation of trailblazers. Speaker: Lisa Hinkelman, Ph.D., Founder and CEO, Ruling Our eXperiences, Inc. (ROX) Thank you for your support! Let's make this happen together! 💪 #SXSWEDU #PanelPicker #CommunityPower #STEM #GirlsInSTEM #LearningEcosystems #Education #YouthEmpowerment