Mental Health Services Oversight & Accountability Commission’s Post

Learn more about a few of our 2023-2024 School and Youth Programs Awards winners!

Australia has a 50 year history of Governments providing capital grants to non-government schools, but it’s rare in the US. Ohio has just started providing millions of dollars in grants directly to private religious schools for campus expansions to accommodate the influx of students leaving the public system for private schooling. Ohio, like many US states uses a voucher system which provides the funding to the parent and can be used at the school of their choice, private or public. Unsurprisingly parents choose private schools which has caused capacity problems. The same problem exists in Australia where independent schools are so popular, they can’t keep up with demand. Whilst the move has its critics, it definitely sends a message that the Ohio Government sees non-government schools as critical to state’s educational needs and the need to offset public school deficiencies. With the continued shift from public to private, will the next problem be what to do with the empty public schools? #schools #education #independentschools #schoolbuildings #classrooms

Scottish Union for Education – Newsletter No67 is available to read. Newsletter Themes: the confusion created in children’s minds by overexposure to inappropriate ideas, and disaster education - part 3 #scottisheducation #scotland #education https://lnkd.in/dSdk4uRU

As week two of CEFI’s educational advocacy in Donga Mantung Division comes to a close, we’ve gained invaluable insights into the educational challenges plaguing the region. So far, we’ve engaged with 37% (740) of the 2,000 households we set out to reach, each household comprising an average of 5 people. Yet, Nkambe stands out, as its schools are overwhelmed by the influx of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) seeking education. Among the children we reached, 58% (429) were girls, 39% (288) were boys, and 3% (22) were persons living with disabilities. The barriers to education are distressingly clear: 67% (497) of children cited a lack of school fees, 21% (156) feared physical harm due to ongoing threats from armed groups enforcing school boycotts, 7% (52) struggled with catching up after prolonged absence, and 5% (37) expressed a desire to learn a trade instead of returning to school. Our advocacy efforts continue to shine a spotlight on these challenges, with a commitment to ensuring every child’s right to education is realized.

Education goes beyond K-12 and extends outside the walls of our classrooms. The grassroots community-based organizations in our Education Initiative address the gap where schools and government systems fail. These organizations wrap around harmed communities, youth, parents, siblings, and neighbors to address educational inequities through comprehensive support. https://buff.ly/3wcGbOB

We all have the power to create change in our community. Here, that change starts with providing exceptional education to the children that will lead our future. Learn more about #MandelaDay: https://bit.ly/3RcffX7

Such an important read about the spread of prviate school vouchers and how religious schools are beginning to require current private school parents to utilize vouchers to pay for tuition. https://lnkd.in/eEMHJauK

As we honor #NationalVolunteerMonth, let's recognize the selfless individuals who volunteer their time and talents to support education. Their contributions help create a brighter future for students. Discover how you can become a school volunteer and contribute to your community by reading this article. https://lnkd.in/gY6Umi-U

As week two of CEFI’s educational advocacy in Donga Mantung Division comes to a close, we’ve gained invaluable insights into the educational challenges plaguing the region. So far, we’ve engaged with 37% (740) of the 2,000 households we set out to reach, each household comprising an average of 5 people. Yet, Nkambe stands out, as its schools are overwhelmed by the influx of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) seeking education. Among the children we reached, 58% (429) were girls, 39% (288) were boys, and 3% (22) were persons living with disabilities. The barriers to education are distressingly clear: 67% (497) of children cited a lack of school fees, 21% (156) feared physical harm due to ongoing threats from armed groups enforcing school boycotts, 7% (52) struggled with catching up after prolonged absence, and 5% (37) expressed a desire to learn a trade instead of returning to school. Our advocacy efforts continue to shine a spotlight on these challenges, with a commitment to ensuring every child’s right to education is realized.

Drive for a Cause “Support Girl Child Education” “Terrain Conquerors- Adventure India- Dirt Demon 4x4 “in association with Omatra Foundation- Support Girl Child Education ** Educate Her, Empower the Future” Millions of girls around the world are still deprived of the right to education due to poverty, cultural barriers, and inequality. Educating a girl is one of the most powerful ways to change the world. When girls are educated, they gain the tools to break the cycle of poverty, uplift their families, and contribute to the growth of their communities. **Our Mission:** We are on a mission to ensure that every girl has access to quality education, regardless of her background or circumstances. By providing resources, mentorship, and support, we aim to remove the barriers that keep girls from attending school and thriving in their academic journeys. By participation to our event , you have value added to our mission . Participation link https://lnkd.in/dXHteszN