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Are we helping or hurting? That is a question many residents of San Francisco ask ourselves in the midst of a stark and increasing equity gap. As a parent, community member, and incoming board member of the Horizons at San Francisco Friends School, I’m keenly aware of the potential learning loss our public school students in the Mission District experience in the summer months without our support. Our city is undergoing another crisis - looming budget cuts threaten vital programs like Horizons at SFFS that provide equitable learning for Mission youth. We urgently need your support to secure bridge funding and ensure our summer enrichment continues. Our scholars and families are relying on Horizons' high-quality academics and social-emotional growth.  Horizons has been successfully leveraging the months when students are out of school to stem summer learning loss for children in San Francisco for ~10 years. The program has also intentionally increased impact by supporting their scholars through their educational journey during the school year and into High School. Last year, Horizons impacted 150+ scholars with targeted small classroom instruction, confidence-building, and joyful community enrichment experiences- thanks to our dedicated summer education workforce. But we can't continue without you. Please join me in supporting Horizons at SFFS today to expand partnerships, engage more crisis-impacted families, and grow our supportive community stronger. In past years, the SF Department of Children, Youth and Families has been a partner to increase access to education for our students. This summer, as we face a potential 40% loss to our summer program due to DCYF funding cuts that have impacted so many vital programs in our city, we’ve decided to celebrate Horizons Giving Day, the whole month of May. Please join me in our movement - your gift saves the summer for San Francisco scholars and helps bridge the educational equity gap in our city. Let’s help together. In gratitude, friendship and community, Aneesha #GiveTheGiftofSummer #SparkPassions #HorizonsGivingDay https://lnkd.in/gJAYnibC Links for reference: Horizons at SFFS: https://lnkd.in/gfsdugDX Impact Report: https://lnkd.in/gZc2jn85 Press Release on DCYF Loss of Funding: https://lnkd.in/gNprpSyB

💡 Did you know private funding can significantly bolster the success and sustainability of charter schools? By tapping into foundation grants, corporate sponsorships, and community partnerships, charter schools can secure essential resources to enhance their educational offerings. 📝 When applying for these grants, focus on writing compelling proposals that highlight your school's mission, unique programs, and the positive impact on the community. Showcasing how your school fosters student success and community growth can make your proposal stand out. 💬 What other funding options have you found effective for your charter school? Share your insights in the comments!

The secret to thriving school districts? An engaged community. Establishing trust within the community is paramount for school districts as they navigate through polarization, legislative challenges, and budget constraints. By elevating the voices of your educational partners—teachers, students, parents, staff, and community members—and acting on the insights you surface, you'll be setting up your initiatives for success. Want to get more authentic community engagement in your district? We created a tool kit to help you get there! Get our tips and tactics for: ✅ Creating a better community engagement plan ✅ Building community trust in your district, and more! Download the tool kit here 👇 🔗 https://bit.ly/48MqNqY #CommunityEngagement #EducationalLeadership

It's Teacher Appreciation Day! A huge thank you to the faculty & professionals who support us campus recruiters- we appreciate your generosity, letting us into your classrooms, and the phenomenal work you do preparing students for the workforce! 💓 If you're wondering why this day exists (it's also Nurse's Appreciation Week!) it's because these professionals are typically overworked, underpaid, and underrecognized. What can you do to help?! 💥 If you're a parent/ caregiver, get to know your child's teachers. A simple introduction, letting them know they have your support, or a random treat goes a long way! 💥 If you're a business owner/ leader, seek ways to support school districts and educational nonprofits in your spheres. Your resources, whether that's offering discounts, donations, or your voice, uplift communities and shine a light on issues that matter! 💥 If you're a human whose life has been impacted by an educator, reach out! A simple thank you can reinvigorate a teacher and remind them why they do what they do, especially at the end of the year when they're feeling drained. Here are a few of my favorite educators who I miss collaborating with everyday 📓 Thank you teachers, you make the world go round!!

It’s back-to-school season. But for too many children, there’s no guarantee they’ll get much of an education at all. Why? Because not one state in this country is doing enough to make sure homeschooled children are receiving an education. Across the country, too many homeschooled children aren't being taught core school subjects, can't take advantage of their local school district's resources or activities, have unqualified teachers, or don't get their academic progress assessed. At CRHE, we're committed to changing that. We created the Make Homeschool Safe Act to protect homeschooled children's right to learn, and we're doing everything we can to get this landmark model legislation in front of leaders who can help bring it to life state by state. But we can't do this vital work without you. As the 2024-2025 school year starts, we’re asking you to give $25 to spread the word about the Make Homeschool Safe Act. Every dollar helps our small team stand up for homeschooled children's right to learn. Give today:

Curious about how community foundations make a difference? Take our "Foundation Fundamentals" #quiz and see how these organizations work. Challenge yourself, learn something new, and find out how you can get involved. Are you ready to test your knowledge and make an impact? Let's begin! #CommunityImpact #Philanthropy

Glass half empty post, but hear me out, because I/we/schools need you... So many needs are going unmet, and it pains me every day. In my role, I need people power and a semi-truckload of funding power every day, but today I/my team needs it STAT to further our reach. Activate Good received THIRTY applications for The eLOVEate Schools Project (nearly double the number we received last year!). It pained me to close the application when today's deadline came. Many moons ago I was a teacher in the lowest performing district of SC, and I KNOW the vastness of the needs of public schools and still aim to be a champion for them. As I review these applications, I am blown away by the sheer volume of needs that is detailed within them.  Due to this being the last year of our funding for this project and our small but mighty capacity, we can only select SIX schools for the next cohort. This also really pains me. Currently this program brings volunteer support and community resources to under-resourced schools in Wake County, and countless impacts have been made over our two years of this heart driven work. Other counties have reached out to inquire about expanding this program. We DREAM of broadening our reach and are filled with ideas, but we would LOVE to talk through them with the people who can really care and can HELP us expand our efforts. We need more staff on our team, we need more sponsors for transformative projects, and we need it all right now to help meet the needs in our schools and beyond. If you're passionate about education, we need you to volunteer. If your company, church, university, or group can financially support transformative projects, we need your support. If you're still reading my soapbox rant, know that I appreciate you more than you know. As you ponder how to help our scappy team with its efforts, let these quotes from the applications sink in: "Everything is old and feels trashed." 💔 "We need to have a building that screams a welcoming, positive, and clean environment for both staff, students and families." "We want our students to SEE themselves in our building and feel like this is a place they want to be (attendance is hovering around 51% missing 6 or more days a year). School should be a place of JOY, and we need help getting there!" EVERY school community should have this and SO MUCH MORE.

Exciting news for charter schools in Nevada! Check out this article from the74 about how the $100M Nevada Facilities Fund is transforming charter schools in the state.

New Resource from Clan Childlaw: Offence Grounds at a Children’s Hearing – Understanding when offences will be disclosed. This briefing paper is designed to help children, young people, and practitioners understand the disclosure process in the Children’s Hearing System. Knowing what will be disclosed can help ease concerns and prevent young people from missing out on opportunities in education, work, or volunteering. The paper also guides how practitioners can support young people through this important process. Read the briefing paper here: https://lnkd.in/eNxan6pt