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The Megan Montgomery Foundation Board of Directors recently distributed $27,500 in its summer grant cycle for healthy relationship education programs: $10,000 third year grant to The University of West Alabama in Livingston; $7,500 to Girls, Inc., Birmingham, and a $10,000 third year grant to University of Alabama at Birmingham. The cumulative total granted by the Foundation since it’s inception is $161,500. “We are excited to partner with the Megan Montgomery Foundation to teach more young people about healthy relationships. We believe this education needs to start early and the MMF is making this possible.” Connie Hill, President and CEO, Girls, Inc. "I am thrilled to partner with the Megan Montgomery Foundation; this grant has empowered our institution to offer vital programming for our students that would have otherwise been out of reach. Preventing relationship violence is of the upmost importance, especially on a college campus. Their support enables us to enhance educational opportunities and foster a richer, more inclusive learning environment for all." Byron Thetford, Dean of Students, University of West Alabama.  “We are extremely grateful for the Megan Montgomery Foundation’s support. This funding will provide a tremendous impact for UAB’s Wellness Promotion department in engaging students in interpersonal violence prevention. The Foundation’s commitment to investing in prevention enables us to expand our programs and reach a broader student population, ultimately fostering a safer campus environment.” Mica Harrell, Director, UAB Wellness Promotion. For grant info contact www.Megansfoundation.org #healthyrelationshipeducation #IPVprimaryprevention #relationshipviolenceprevention #highereducation #communitycolleges #bystanderintervention #earlyinterventionrelationshipviolence #emotionalintelligence #emotionalregulation #respectandviolenceprevention #institutionalleadership

In the quest for educational equity and inclusion, partnerships between educational institutions, nonprofits, and communities are lighting the way forward. These collaborations are a testament to what can be achieved when diverse groups come together with a common goal: to ensure that every student has access to a quality education, irrespective of their background. From joint research initiatives to community-based education programs, these partnerships are breaking down barriers and creating more inclusive learning environments. They're not just changing policies; they're transforming lives by making education more accessible, culturally responsive, and equitable for all. As we commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education decision, it's crucial to recognize the role of collective effort in continuing the journey towards educational justice. This landmark ruling was a pivotal moment in the fight for desegregation, setting the stage for future advancements in equity and inclusion. 🌟 Let's honor this legacy by supporting and initiating partnerships that drive progress in our education systems. 🌟 Discover how you can contribute to fostering these vital collaborations and join us in celebrating the strides we're making towards a more equitable educational landscape. 🔗 For more information on the commemoration event and how you can participate, visit https://lnkd.in/gtzj6NVD #PartnershipsForProgress #EducationalEquity #BrownvBoard70 #InclusiveEducation #CommunityImpact

Yesterday I was fortunate enough to be invited to The Brilliant Club's inaugural lecture given by Professor Sir Chris Husbands on social mobility past and present in higher education. His talk offered three main takeaways. Firstly, that accessible, inclusive and higher quality public education makes a profound difference. Secondly, that social mobility and social justice are not interchangeable and mean different things in different contexts. Thirdly, that education leadership that is generous, engaged and collaborative across institutions creates opportunities and openings. Importantly, our understanding of social mobility should be nuanced to accommodate the influence of place. It should also acknowledge that our understanding is always out of date given that we are constantly looking backwards in determining whether someone has been socially mobile. Chris’ emphasis on cross-sector collaboration in his talk, and chatting with colleagues afterwards, echo conversations we’ve had at AMOSSHE, The Student Services Organisation on the importance of collaboration in the sector. Many of our members are pro-active in seeking out examples of best practice from colleagues across the sector to improve student services provision at their institution. Speaking after the event to colleagues across secondary and further education provision, higher education providers, charities and the wider third sector was a great reminder that many of us working in this space are united in wanting to improve the experience of higher education for all students.

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In the heart of transformation, Antonio T. Smith Jr. and Juicy Vizualz embark on a conversation that redefines the role of education in community empowerment. Their dialogue, centered around the impactful ideas from Antonio's book #EmpowermentThroughEducation #AntonioTSmithJr #Resegregation #EducationalVision #EconomicEmpowerment #SocialJustice #CommunityEmpowerment #EducationReform #RacialEquity #VisionaryLeadership #MexitNews

In the heart of transformation, Antonio T. Smith Jr. and Juicy Vizualz embark on a conversation that redefines the role of education in community empowerment. Their dialogue, centered around the impactful ideas from Antonio's book #EmpowermentThroughEducation #AntonioTSmithJr #Resegregation #EducationalVision #EconomicEmpowerment #SocialJustice #CommunityEmpowerment #EducationReform #RacialEquity #VisionaryLeadership #MexitNews

In the heart of transformation, Antonio T. Smith Jr. and Juicy Vizualz embark on a conversation that redefines the role of education in community empowerment. Their dialogue, centered around the impactful ideas from Antonio's book #EmpowermentThroughEducation #AntonioTSmithJr #Resegregation #EducationalVision #EconomicEmpowerment #SocialJustice #CommunityEmpowerment #EducationReform #RacialEquity #VisionaryLeadership #MexitNews

🧠Late Night thoughts of a #ChildWelfare Director 📝 I have been a long time supporter of #CommunityPartnershipSchools because of the strong work of CHS Florida and Andry Sweet!! As we are thinking about upstream prevention, I wonder the business case and a case study where this model is implemented at a school that averages high number of abuse calls and/or removals and over time see if there is a reduction in intakes to truly building the momentum for moving from #MandatedReporters to #MandatedSupporters.

We all understand the benefits of Powerful School-Family Partnerships. I found this article that shares how to enrich communities, aid underrepresented populations, and what happens when we create school-family teams. OUr Professional Learning team can support your district in every step of the way. https://lnkd.in/eJ5S9zKb