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Exciting developments in Mississippi! Every six weeks, leaders from public and private sectors convene at the Mississippi Action Learning Network (MALN) to collaboratively enhance services for the people of Mississippi. This peer group, comprising 15 leaders from various agencies, is making waves in advancing family economic mobility and addressing critical issues affecting Mississippians. Facilitated by Alex Figueroa, Assistant Director of Learning and Development at the American Public Human Services Association (APHSA), MALN provides a crucial platform for leaders to unite, share ideas and comprehensively understand their impact on Mississippi. APHSA plays a pivotal bipartisan role, supporting leaders from human services agencies to uplift individuals, families and communities nationwide. At the core of MALN's mission is generative leadership, innovative programming, customer-centered experiences, and community-focused education. As a pioneering state in advancing family economic mobility, MALN is addressing workforce development, talent acquisition, equitable pay scale transition and more. Learn more: https://wkkf.co/bgdc

The YMCA Louisiana Youth and Government (Y&G) program is a statewide initiative promoting civic engagement through the YMCA's philosophy of being an organization that is continuously active in exercising social responsibility. This particular program prepares high schoolers for moral and political leadership. Through Y&G, teens learn about and experience government policies first-hand and learn how they can be changemakers to improve their communities. Plus, teens form lasting friendships, benefit from mentors, and sharpen their critical thinking, public speaking and writing skills. The mission of the YMCA Youth & Government program is two-fold: To encourage and foster leadership through service, fellowship, responsibility, and respect for oneself and others among all participants, and To educate and engage students in the process of government from local to national to international so that they become more active participants in their communities. DEMOCRACY MUST BE LEARNED BY EACH GENERATION"

Learn more about the Masters of Arts in Leadership program from our friends at Wartburg College!

Recognizing exceptional commitment, innovation, and effectiveness in education, the PPSTA aims to celebrate educators who excel in instructional competence, leadership, community involvement, and student impact. | READ: https://loom.ly/Kq5HgK0

We include compelling historical events and analyses throughout our Human-centered leadership courses to help our learners align those events with contemporary events that affect the healthcare experience of people and communities of color. Here is an example of an event we include: The case of Simkins v. Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital is a landmark legal battle that significantly advanced the cause of civil rights in the realm of healthcare. Challenging and ultimately changing the discriminatory practices of hospitals that received federal funding helped pave the way for the desegregation of healthcare facilities in the United States. The formal apology issued by Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital to the Simkins plaintiffs underscores the ongoing process of reconciliation and the importance of acknowledging and addressing past injustices to move forward. See the full and compelling article we include in our courses here: https://lnkd.in/e3Th6fTH

The infiltration of anti-democratic, anti-educational, and truly horrifying attacks on higher education need much more serious and urgent action. Even if Project 2025 does not become federal law, it is a blueprint some states will follow. If you are a college president or association leader, consider joining us at Education for All...Link below. https://lnkd.in/e6ueDQ74

The representation of Black and Latina(x) school superintendents is notably limited. Comprehensive research, such as this study on Black superintendents, is crucial to address and bridge this gap. Ensuring diverse leadership in education is imperative for fostering inclusive and equitable learning environments. Consider participating in this important study to help drive meaningful change.

Baldrige recipients demonstrate that consistent use of the framework can lead to favorable results. If your organization is interested in starting the Baldrige journey and is in Ohio, Indiana, West Virginia or Illinois, The Partnership for Excellence is here to assist you. 

I love working with boards and leadership teams using The Six Types of Working Genius model. Everyone's genius gets a voice at the table, problems are solved and effective projects get moved to completion. But the best part? Meetings that won't kill you. Learn more at CultivateYourTeam.com #leadershipdevelopment #teamdevelopment #boardofdirectors

Chenchen Zhang, The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation public policy fellow for the 2023-24 term at ASU’s Morrison Institute for Public Policy in partnership with the First Place Global Leadership Institute, has completed her white paper. Titled “Exploring the Influence of Zoning Ordinances on the Development of Neuro-Inclusive Communities,” Chenchen dove into the subject with passion and precision. This visionary white paper highlights the role of zoning in the development of more autism-friendly spaces with the goal of changes in public policy for greater inclusivity for all. Kudos, Chenchen, on your hard work—and teamwork—in researching, creating and sharing this timely, relevant topic. https://lnkd.in/gYTjBcn7