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This district continues to be full of lies. They will get teachers of color but they CANNOT “retain them.” There is no mention in this article about how many teachers of color left the district, how many educators and administrators of color that have been affected by health issues due to stressful working conditions in this district, and how they plan to “retain the ones” that are currently there. I read nothing about how educators and administrators of color will be protected, nutured, loved and healed. I heard nothing about a plan to make sure educators of color have a sense of belonging. This entire article is a form of tokenization. The weight that this district puts on educators of color to “fix” the “gap”, while being forced to assimilate to whiteness while swallowing themselves, just to survive (not thrive) as an educator in this district is ridiculous. Did the teachers of color get compensation for speaking out on this article? No white teacher was interviewed on how they will support the students of color in their classrooms this year that don’t look like them. Their voices are not a representation of every educator of color in this district. They are speaking to teachers of color that are new to the district. Let's hear from the ones that have been there for some time. The ones who have been silenced and invisibilized. Let’s honor the ones that are no longer there. Interview the white educators and administrators that have seen the struggle for educators of color. Let’s centralize the conversations in this district around “whiteness” and how it has impacted not only education but schooling as well. If any district ever did this, we would be so much farther along. Call me crazy, but I’m pretty sure you have to fully understand what the problem is before a REAL solution can occur and this district refuses to do so, as many others do as well. Don’t hire educators of color if you don’t see and hear the ones that are currently in this district. Don’t hire educators of color if you can not protect them against systemic racism. Tell the truth, let them know what they’re up against and the lack of support they will receive. Tokenization at its best. CCSD don’t capitalize this as a win. This is history repeating itself. In the words of Bettina Love…you’re “spiritually murdering” educators and administrators of Color. #fullofshit #dismantle #RacismIsAChoice

📢  Calling all advocates for educational equity! Our final webinar of the #RoadtoIntegration series, led by New York Appleseed and Texas Appleseed, is almost here. This time, it’s the students taking the lead. Register now to learn about the impact of school segregation from the youths' perspective and what we can do to create more welcoming schools: https://lnkd.in/gzKm5gkE

⭐ Transitioning from Prep to Senior School ⭐ As we approach the new academic year in September, some children and families may be feeling anxious about the transition from Prep to Senior School. This change can bring new travel arrangements, expectations, routines, and for some, a move into boarding. Take a look back at our blog post for tips on how parents can support this transition: https://hubs.li/Q02FNx8G0 Leweston School #Leweston #PreptoSenior #SchoolBlog

Forge stronger ties with parents and caretakers to overcome opportunity and achievement gaps and utilize a family-centered approach to creating more equitable schools. On the Same Team offers the guidance you need to nurture strong family-school partnerships that are essential for student success. https://bit.ly/3SU6ti2

FACT: Students that attended at least 70% of their Pre-Kindergarten program were 20% more likely to meet Ready Pinellas standards? At JWB we know Pre-K programs allow children to start the learning process early and leads to academic success later in life. Learn more about Quality Early Learning at https://lnkd.in/e3QdNry7 #pre-k #earlychildhoodeducation #pinellascounty

Meet Early Edge California! In our video, Early Edge for California’s Children, we share about our work and our vision for all young children to have access to high-quality #EarlyLearning experiences. Watch the video: https://ow.ly/wp3v50Qc71L #GivingTuesday

Braiding funds in Head Start programs is transforming policy, practice, and research, leading to more effective and integrated support for our communities. By combining various funding sources, Head Start programs can address a broader range of needs, ensuring children and families receive comprehensive services that promote their overall well-being. Our dedicated VPD team members play a crucial role in this effort. They support cutting-edge research that informs evidence-based practices, driving innovation in program delivery. Their work ensures that policies are not only data-driven but also responsive to the diverse needs of the populations we serve. Together, we are making strides in creating a more equitable and effective early childhood education system. #HeadStart #BraidingFunds #EarlyChildhoodEducation #PolicyImpact #ResearchInnovation #VPD

Friends: Partnership for Children and Youth has just released a VERY important publication on why we have to invest more in afterschool and summer experiences for our adolescents. California lawmakers have made a massive commitment to expanded learning programs for kids K-6, but teens got left out and that's a big problem, given all we know about how much out-of-school opportunities matter to young people and their futures. This brief blends evidence and examples that are applicable well beyond California as well, take a look and share!

New schools. New universities. New challenges. For children and young adults, September is a month of change. For those born into wealthy families, those challenges can be unique. We spoke to Jessica McGawley, founder of Dallington, a mentoring practice that works with young adults of wealthy families, on how to navigate these challenges. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eSMevnj8 #wealthplanning #successionplanning #wealthplanningwithpurpose

“As we strive for a more inclusive and equitable educational environment, it is imperative that we amplify the voices of student fathers and advocate for policies that support their success.” LearningWell published an article by Generation Hope Director of Policy, Advocacy and Research Dr. Brittani (Shaw) W. about our new report, “EmpowerED Dads.” The article underscores our findings on student fathers and the challenges they go through in silence. Read the article to learn more about what the report covers and how institutions and policy makers can address these issues and better support dads in college 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ee62jBD7 #StudentParentSuccess #StudentFathers #GenerationHope #GenerationHopeReport