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What causes are you supporting tomorrow during #401gives? Here are my top 3: 1. The Latino Policy Institute 2. Community Prep School 3. Read to Succeed

If you missed the recent webinar on the child welfare system that I moderated, here's the video:

One of the questions/requests submitted to the ReCenter panel I was a part of was the following: “[I would like to] Learn approaches to have meaningful conversations surrounding structural racism and the impact it has on society” I have some tips from my free guide, 27 Ways to Kickstart Conversations About Race with Kids 0-18, that will help! These tips are for kids 7 years old and older. Younger kids aren’t usually developmentally ready to build a mental model that will accommodate “structural racism”. When there are instances of racial injustice in your environment and/or in the news, use that as an opportunity to call out racism. Use the term ‘racist’ rather of labeling it ‘mean’ or ‘unkind’. Racism is both mean and unkind, but it also more: it is dehumanizing. We can’t fight what we can’t name. Involve your kids in the discussion. Ask what they think about the situation and how they think the parties could move to resolution. Be willing to discuss systemic racism as well as discrete racist events. Don’t shy away from the role that White people may play in the system or the event. If your children are White, empower them by including examples of where White people have fought against racial injustice alongside people of color. (Hint: there are usually racial-justice-seeking Whites involved, even if they weren’t popular or successful. Love of justice knows no borders.) Challenge what you see. What are ways that systemic racism shows up in your neighborhood/schools/job/life? Where do people of color live? Where do they work? Who takes care of children, sanitation and cleaning of hotels and personal homes where you live? Who runs the businesses and local government? Encourage your kids to make or maintain healthy interracial relationships. (I know, I know, we are less and less involved in our kids’ friend-making at this age. But, this is the developmental stage when interracial relationships start to fall away.) Healthy interracial relationships are key for helping children (and adults) to navigate an increasingly diverse world. Those relationships will be the ones where they can have deep conversations that stretch their understanding of racism, equity and justice. Link to the tips: https://lnkd.in/gVt5GwGP Have anything else to add? 

Happy Nonprofit Day! The American Public Education Foundation was established with a mission to safeguard America's economic well-being by offering programs and services that bolster top-tier public education. Our firm belief in the transformative potential of public education drives us to contribute to life-changing impacts, economic growth, and the overall strengthening of our nation. Learn more about what we do at the link below!

Another#InsiderLook. In this session, our ARISE Community Group is helping one another with creating expectations and setting boundaries in our lives.  MMC brings education, community, and experience together to give you the SOLUTION YOU NEED! To learn more about the ARISE community calls, click the link 🔗 below https://lnkd.in/gNgDknw4

🏀"Influenced by my troubled past, I took it upon myself to become that leader and started running the program myself. Just getting that chance to actually do it, it was big for me. I would say I'm the perfect example. What I would say is, even if you could just help one kid, that's why these programs are so important."- Steffon Heyliger, Age 30 Steffon's journey from a program participant to a mentor is a testament to the life-changing impact of community support. Learn more: https://ow.ly/zEi650Q1FxY

June is National Make a Difference to Children Month. In honor, we remind adults that you probably already do things every day to support children. Whether it’s simply showing up or listening to what they have to say – you have a huge impact. Here are a few tips to help do more to make a difference:

The attack on public schools is an attack on equity in our education system. Traditional public school districts in Ohio serve more than 1.8 million students and employ more than 245,000 Ohioans. An investment in our public schools is an investment in our nation’s 50 million public school students. #fundpublicschools #nationalpublicschoolsweek

In a recent edition of Exchange Every Day dedicated to embracing families, communities, and culture, Monica Wells, our family and community program administrator, shared her deep connection to families and communities and how it positively impacts children's success. "Strong, authentic relationships between our families, students, and educators are key. We must speak life into our students, cheer them on, teach them the skills, and provide the tools they need to be prepared for the future. We must show examples of the power, importance, and necessity of community." Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gc7ur8uu

The conversation has started. We can all do more. We can make change happen through awareness. BatonOfHopeUK https://lnkd.in/eCycd3s5