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Check out our latest reflections by our CEO Rich Harrison about our recently published school dashboard data and the impact we are driving toward in our East Oakland communty!

Public school districts are complex ecosystems where education, community, and governance intersect. To appreciate the intricate workings of public school districts, it’s essential to recognize the diverse stakeholders who contribute to their vitality. In this video, I delve into the multifaceted tapestry of public school district stakeholders and explore the significance of their contributions. #EducationalLeader, Kim

Who needs cake? In addition to my role in regional economic development at the North Carolina Global TransPark Economic Development Region, I also serve as an elected official on the Wayne County Public Schools Board of Education. In this Facebook post I compare baking a cake to items I believe we need to focus on in our next strategic plan. #education #community #workforce #schoolculture #facilities #academicexcellence #employeemorale #strategicplan #HeartOfEasternNC #AllinNC

The Problem of Dumbing Down America: Impact on Public Education Discover how the issue of dumbing down America is affecting public schools, leading to struggling kids without resources. Explore why public education is vital and the challenges it faces in shaping our future. #PublicEducation #DumbingDownAmerica #StrugglingKids #ResourcesInEducation #VitalEducation #EducationChallenges #ShapingOurFuture #PublicSchools #QualityEducation #EducationalResources

Well said Jim Davnie and Kent Pekel. With a focus on solutions, Family Engagement, Positive School Climate/Multi-tiered Systems of support, Data-Driven Early Warning Systems, Increased Caring Adults and Mentors, we are addressing the root causes instead of solely placing the blame on the student and/or their families. According to the MN Student Survey data, 25% of 11th grade students, 28% of 9th grade students, 32% of 8th grade students, and 54% of 5th grade students in MN say "adults in my community care quite a bit/very much about me". Flip the language and say out loud the % of students who feel adults don't care about them. This is why our community efforts to listen to and come alongside our young people is so important. Our young folks need multiple layers of support and this isn't only the school's responsibility. We continue our efforts to open a youth center in our small rural community for this very reason; our youth have told us what they need! Read more in MN Alliance with Youth report, Chronic Absenteeism: A National and Local Challenge. https://lnkd.in/gM-rXwwW

Did you know? Vacaville boasts a staggering 21 public schools, offering families a wide array of educational options right at their fingertips! #VacavilleSchools #EducationOpportunities #CommunityResources #SchoolPride #RealEstateInsights #InteroShowcase #PropertySearch #HomebuyingTips #NeighborhoodHighlights #EducationHub

Best practices for safer school design have evolved and will continue to evolve. This can make it difficult for school administrators to know they are making the most effective decisions for enhancing school security today and in the future. To help, Ken Cook, Director of National School Safety and Advocacy at Allegion, spoke to Campus Security Today to provide key insights. Listen to the full conversation below: http://ms.spr.ly/6048mE4NY

Lynwood Superintendent Gudiel Crosthwaite calls on our state leadership to fundamentally change how school facilities are funded so that all students have access to the facilities they need and deserve to focus on their education. Learn more: 👇 California students urgently need school facility funding from the state to modernize outdated and unsafe facilities. We must pass an education bond this year because there are billions of dollars in unmet needs. In moving forward with a much-needed education bond, however, it is crucial that our state legislature and the Newsom administration first fix the inequitable and unconstitutional system of school facility financing in California. Currently, low-wealth districts receive substantially less state facility funding per student compared to their higher wealth counterparts—even though they have greater modernization needs from compounded disinvestment from the state, and less ability to raise local funds. Through this system, wealthy school districts can build theaters and STEM labs and pools. But low-wealth neighborhoods, who have been historically ignored and underinvested in—who need more funds to meet the needs of their students—are stuck using what funds they have to repair HVAC systems and maintain the conditions of their existing buildings. The result is an unequal and unconstitutional system in which students in low-wealth districts receive an education inferior to that of their peers in higher-wealth districts. Join Public Advocates and impacted students, families, educators, and grassroots community organizations across the state who are urging for an equitable education bond by signing onto our petition: https://lnkd.in/gHnezfTr

Today, we live had a conversation about the Kids to Kings program, which aims to empower youth through firearms education, emotional intelligence, and life skills. Kevin Dixie shares his experiences as an instructor, emphasizing the importance of community outreach and addressing mental health issues among children. The discussion highlights the need for financial literacy, breaking down biases in firearm education, and the role of corporations in supporting such initiatives. Real stories of transformation among the youth are shared, showcasing the program's impact. Check out the cleaned-up version, which is now available on YouTube! https://lnkd.in/gs42-tD6