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Let's set the record straight! 💪🏾 Back to school is a time for new beginnings and opportunities, but some voices are spreading myths about charter schools and privatization. 🎒 Charter Schools are NOT about privatization - they're about innovation and giving parents the choice to find the best educational fit for their children. Charter schools ARE designed to meet the diverse needs of students, offering specialized programs and flexible learning environments that traditional public schools might not provide. 🌟 In Houston and beyond, charter schools are making a positive impact by providing quality education, increasing graduation rates, and preparing students for successful futures. Instead of tearing down these opportunities, let's focus on how we can support all schools in providing the best education possible for every child. 📚 Let’s work together to ensure that every child, regardless of their background, has access to a high-quality education that meets their needs. 🏫✨

As I take notice of the highs, the lows, and the 'in-betweens' of HALO over 2023, I recognize a theme of resilience, and that's good. We have noticed that everyone and all organizations experience distress, grief, or anxiety, yet the ones that stand out are those who cope in ways that foster growth. (Shout out to Catholic school teachers who model resilience to their students and help them to make it one of the many advantages Catholic education can provide for their lifetime.) At HALO we believe that being open to change creates new perspectives and that allows us to reach for more possibilities. As we move into 2024, count on HALO to build the opportunity for more kids to receive a Catholic education in and around Dallas, even when challenges keep coming. We're starting a new pilot in January to help several pilot schools try some new, shared services, so we hope you join in our efforts. #CatholicEducationIsGoodForDallas  #CatholicEducationTeachesResilience #CatholicSchoolDioceseOfDallas #HALOinitiative

BLOG POST: Elevating Education: The Crucial Role of After-School Programs in Student Success By Vivian McCarter-Blankson, Family Life Assistant Director When the school day ends, for many students, the real fun and growth happens during those extra hours spent in after-school programs! As a former participant in after-school programs, I have personally experienced the impact that a high quality program can have on a student. In fact, I apply the skills and experiences I developed in after-school programs to the professional job I have today. Fortunately, my experience is not isolated. READ MORE:

Us: Why do you like TVM? Scholars: Because there’s no boringness! In TVM, Mahea Gaskins has all the scholars say “We are allergic to boring!” Our method of family #engagement attracts parents to be involved in their child’s learning experience. This creates the bridge to then engage families in the #school and #community. That’s the goal! Research has proven that when parents are more active and engaged with their child’s academic journey…the behavior, attendance and grades improve as well. This is just one of the differences that partnering with a full-service community building organization provides.

So proud of my team and their work! Check out this awesome article detailing how KIPP New Orleans works to fulfill its promise. ❤️ https://lnkd.in/gHnShxV5

With the sunsetting on summer, we hope the SPARC, Summer Programs and Auxiliary Revenue Collaborative members are finding some time to rest before the 24-25 school year begins! Cheers to a few days off after summer programs end! 😎 #IndependentSchools #SummerPrograms #AuxiliaryPrograms #LeadershipDevelopment #ProfessionalDevelopment

Know a visionary superintendent who prioritizes #familyengagement? Check out an opportunity to recognize them for their commitment at the link below!

Check out our latest reflections by our CEO Rich Harrison about our recently published school dashboard data and the impact we are driving toward in our East Oakland communty!

Is summer over already? August is here and so is #NationalBacktoSchoolMonth. With Sarasota, Manatee, and DeSoto county students returning to class on the 12th, their new chapter has just begun. It's an exciting time filled with new teachers, friends, and subjects, but getting back into school mode can be challenging for kids too. Here are some tips for helping them prepare: https://lnkd.in/g9FturQV

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to all of the great teachers out here! April and May are no joke in classrooms, so if you know great teachers, send them an encouraging note, lift them up, or say a little prayer for them, especially those who serve in high poverty schools. The data doesn’t lie. “In Missouri, 44 percent of newly-hired teachers leave in their first three years in the classroom and about 54 percent leave within the first five years.” Yes, our ultimate goal should be optimal academic and social emotional outcomes for children. However, school systems have to figure out paths forward that don’t compromise the wellness of their frontline workers - the teachers. To school boards, executive teams, and leadership teams all over the nation, I challenge you to be incredibly mindful of your decision-making process as it relates to student achievement. Are your systems sustainable for the teachers who are driving those outcomes? Are you making decisions without genuine teacher voice? Are you fairly compensating teachers for their efforts? I will forever be an advocate and champion for great teachers. If you are one of them, treat yourself to something special just for you this week! You’ve earned it! 🍎🍏🍎🍏🍎🍏🍎🍏