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As we navigate the complexities of modern education, it's clear that our schools must play a pivotal role not just in academic achievement, but in shaping the very fabric of our communities. This insightful article from Schools Week that features our very own Luke Sparkes, highlights three transformative policies that can position schools at the heart of a civic mission.   Implementing these policies can transform schools into vital community anchors, fostering a generation of engaged, informed, and compassionate citizens.   Read more about these policies and their potential impact here: https://lnkd.in/eDBZAYFc #Education #CivicMission #CommunityEngagement #Leadership #FutureofEducation

Great job elevating and amplifying these important issues, Amber! These stories matter! #inclusiveexcellence #diversitymatters #inclusionmatters #equitymatters #blacksinstem #equityineducation #diversityequityinclusionandbelonging

We cannot hope for a more just, multiracial society without uplifting and resourcing youth! Amid anti-trans and anti-immigrant policies, gun violence, and attacks on public #education, young people are tirelessly organizing and enabling their communities to keep themselves safe when government continues to fall short. "We ignore history when we deny the power of young people." Yet, #philanthropy and progressive leaders often overlook their power. Lori Bezahler and Sanjiv Rao of Edward W. Hazen Foundation call on progressive leaders to honor and invest in youth leaders! https://lnkd.in/gVry8zKt

When you choose Elevating Equity, you're not just getting a service – you're getting me, Rachel, your dedicated guide on the journey to racial justice. With over a decade immersed in shaping meaningful race and equity dialogues across schools, universities, non-profits, and corporations, I bring a wealth of experience to the table. No handoffs here! You'll have my full attention from the first call to the last workshop. At my core, I'm an educator. While some may see me as an entrepreneur, a CEO, or a consultant, my true identity is that of a racial justice educator. 📚 I'm here to teach, coach, challenge, and celebrate you and your team every step of the way. I thrive when I deeply understand your school or organization, learning about your goals and aspirations. This enables me to craft workshops that are tailor-made for you and your colleagues, meeting you right where you are in your equity journey. Elevating Equity collaborates with leaders seeking to provide impactful training for their schools or staff, as well as programs like AmeriCorps aiming to empower their corps members with essential racial equity knowledge. If your organization is ready for transformative conversations about internalized racism, racial microaggressions, and dismantling characteristics of white supremacy culture in the workplace, then let's connect! 🌐✨ Slide into my DMs or hit the link in bio to start the conversation. The time for change is now! #elevatingequity #antiracism #myracialstory #bebrave #educationalequity #racialequality #racialequity #diversityandequity #socialjustice #equalopportunity #educationalequality

When you choose Elevating Equity, you're not just getting a service – you're getting me, Rachel, your dedicated guide on the journey to racial justice. With over a decade immersed in shaping meaningful race and equity dialogues across schools, universities, non-profits, and corporations, I bring a wealth of experience to the table. No handoffs here! You'll have my full attention from the first call to the last workshop. At my core, I'm an educator. While some may see me as an entrepreneur, a CEO, or a consultant, my true identity is that of a racial justice educator. 📚 I'm here to teach, coach, challenge, and celebrate you and your team every step of the way. I thrive when I deeply understand your school or organization, learning about your goals and aspirations. This enables me to craft workshops that are tailor-made for you and your colleagues, meeting you right where you are in your equity journey. Elevating Equity collaborates with leaders seeking to provide impactful training for their schools or staff, as well as programs like AmeriCorps aiming to empower their corps members with essential racial equity knowledge. If your organization is ready for transformative conversations about internalized racism, racial microaggressions, and dismantling characteristics of white supremacy culture in the workplace, then let's connect! 🌐✨ Slide into my DMs or hit the link in bio to start the conversation. The time for change is now! #elevatingequity #antiracism #myracialstory #bebrave #educationalequity #racialequality #racialequity #diversityandequity #socialjustice #equalopportunity #educationalequality

Economic Times Panache has spotlighted Elevate2024! This short piece captures the incredible journey of under-resourced children nationwide. It emphasizes how Elevate is carefully curated to provide a rare chance for young children to showcase their skills and immerse themselves in enriching experiences. Also, It emphasizes our mission of imparting life skills to empower them for a brighter future, positively impacting their job prospects and breaking the cycle of poverty. #enablingleadership #lifeskills #leadershipskills #experientiallearning #sdg4qualityeducation

Does a college degree help prevent poverty? The research says yes. Our report on #BayArea poverty, drawing on data from Public Policy Institute of California, shows that residents without a college degree are nearly 5x more likely to be in or near poverty. While for some, joining the workforce is the only option, a college degree continues to be a key driver for economic mobility for the majority of households. Last year, Tipping Point invested $5 million to support grantees empowering more first-generation, low-income students on a path to #HigherEd. Learn more about our #education strategy: https://lnkd.in/g-SX3EkD

We are excited to welcome 🌟 Linsey McMurrin to the 2024-25 TEL Fellowship! Linsey is a citizen of the Leech Lake Nation of Ojibwe and descendant of the White Earth Nation, is committed to the ongoing process of integrating #trauma-sensitive, #equity driven, #restoratively based and #culturally #responsive approaches into the organizations, institutions, systems and policies throughout our #communities and beyond in order to cultivate environments in which everyone can find pathways to #healing and success. She believes a firm understanding of the root causes of the contemporary issues we face as a society today is paramount to making true and lasting change that is necessary for individuals, families and communities to thrive. Linsey centers her approach around the importance of building relationship through authentic connection and empathetic listening, as these are the building blocks of cultivating the #thriving and #inclusive #communities we all want for our children, both now and for #generations to come. What draws Linsey to becoming a TEL Fellow? Linsey shares: "As an #indigenous #leader in a #rural area, it is difficult to find others in leadership positions that can relate to the unique challenges of continuously trying to walk in multiple worlds. TEL's commitment to ensuring #diversity of Fellows is encouraging to me as I seek to find more #connection with community that can relate and understand, and believe in the tools #SEL, #equity, #healing work and creating beloved community offer. Leading a nonprofit that serves communities that can benefit from representation, lived experience, and advocacy inspires me to seek opportunities to grow in all areas I can to ensure that I am bringing the most effective approaches back to our organization and my staff, and the schools, students, and agencies we serve. Most importantly, I am a mother and I want to have the skills to pass on to others and to be able to continue to build the world that my children, and all children, deserve in which they will thrive. #edleadership #edleaders #leadersofcolor #inclusion #equity #healing #culturallyresponsive

It's always so nice to see the true impact of your investments. Please take a moment to listen to the story below from Too Young to Wed.

The school year is officially underway! Read more about how we kicked off the year and are setting scholars up for success through the Accelerating Impact initiative! #BHGH #ScholarSuccess #AcceleratingImpact #WeAreBHGH #CollegeBound