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In under-resourced environments, educators can still do their best work by focusing on what matters most—relationships. Build strong connections with students, families, and colleagues. Simplify processes and prioritize only what truly supports learning. Finally, tap into the collective strengths of your school community. It’s amazing how many people know someone who knows someone who wants to help! When resources are scarce, it’s not about doing more; it’s about being intentional and making every action count. Equally important is being honest with ourselves and each other about what is possible and what is not. When we find ourselves working extra unpaid hours, writing grant after grant on our own, and reaching into our pay to solve district or school problems, it’s time to set healthy boundaries and keep ourselves whole. #ResilientEducators #SchoolCommunity #PositiveRelationships #DoWhatMatters #SelfCare #SelfCareButNotJustBreathing

Quote today about our valuable teachers: "Minnesota teachers make nearly 28% less than other comparable college-educated workers in the state, according to the Economic Policy Institute, a nonprofit think tank based in Washington, D.C. That gap is about 26% nationally." We can do better for our teachers who are educating our #futureworkforce. #advocate #education #childrenareourfuture https://lnkd.in/gQQAyk_V

As you participate in #PSRW, you may wonder why public service is important. Public service work encompasses a wide range of activities, and the things that fall under this topic are crucial for the betterment of society. Some examples of public service work include: - Saving lives: This can be achieved through professions such as firefighting, emergency medical services, law enforcement, or by working with organizations like the Red Cross. - Improving the quality of life: This includes ensuring that communities have access to clean drinking water, quality healthcare, and other basic necessities. - Working towards societal change: This involves shaping policies that address systemic issues like racism and discrimination in areas such as housing and employment. - Providing better opportunities for future generations: This can be achieved by becoming a teacher or by leading a nonprofit organization that provides after-school enrichment opportunities. What Types of Jobs in Public Service? • Grant writer – A grant writer working for a nonprofit organization develops grant applications that are sent to foundations, government agencies, and trusts to secure funding for the nonprofit’s mission. • Social worker – Social workers may work for public, private, or nonprofit organizations. They seek to advocate for and empower marginalized populations, and to protect vulnerable individuals from abuse and neglect. These mentioned job titles are some entities not all but in reading these titles and job descriptions, one can understand why Service Workers take their time of recognition to also reach out and educate the community on these jobs what they do, and how they may or may not affect the community. #PublicServiceRecognitionWeek #PSRW #ServiceWorkers #GovermentEmployees #City #State #Local #Federal #VASpotLight #IServeBecasue #GovPossible #Proud2Serve #Proud2ServeUSA #NIH #Thanks #YouRock #EmployeeAppreciationDay #InGoodCompany #PublicServants #RecognitionWeek #FocusOnGreatness #Question #VALife #WorkatVA #Veterans #VeteransService #

❗ Pretty important to provide education to those who can't afford or don't know how to afford it. Great work here in KC by this non profit. 💼 Everyone knows how big I am on jobs and education impacting the value it brings to the city in both investments and quality of life. The more educated we become, the more understanding of others we become, the better the quality of life we generate. https://lnkd.in/gcX8jubR #multifamily #kansascityrealestate #commercialrealestate #multifamilyinvesting #1031exchange #kc #apartmentinvesting #realestateinvesting #kansascity

How PUBLIC are Charter Schools in Texas? (Part 2) During the 2022-2023 school year, a "public" charter school district in Texas, with 30% of its students categorized as economically disadvantaged, spent $0 on Food Services. Surprisingly, this district isn't alone—21 more charter schools also reported no spending in Food Services. This means 12% of Texas charter schools did not allocate any funds to Food Services. What does this mean for the students who rely on these services? Let's discuss. #Education #CharterSchools #TexasEducation #PublicSchools #StudentWelfare

2025 AmeriCorps State Competitive Grant Opportunities 🇺🇸 Serve #Washington is pleased to announce the 2025 AmeriCorps State Competitive Request for Grant Applications (RFGA) to meet #state and #local challenges through service and #volunteer action. There are two opportunities for funding: 1. AmeriCorps Continuation Grants 2. AmeriCorps New/Recompete Operational Grants Organizations should pay particular attention to which opportunity to apply for. You may only apply to one opportunity. New/Recompete AmeriCorps Operational Grants are for organizations ready to implement an AmeriCorps program and are not already funded by Serve Washington OR are for organizations that have completed a three-year operational grant and are looking to renew another three-year operational grant. AmeriCorps Continuation Grants are currently funded operational grants entering year two or year three of a three-year cycle. Technical assistance sessions available for both. Learn More: https://lnkd.in/gA6pcC9i

Firmrock Children Helper CBO encounters recurring challenges each year, particularly in facilitating underprivileged children's transition to high school or technical institutes after completing primary education. The financial burden of initial fees, registration, uniforms, and other necessities often hinders numerous children from pursuing further education. Schools exacerbate the issue by placing financial expectations on parents, further limiting access. At Firmrock, we aspire to address this issue with the assistance of generous well-wishers. Our commitment lies in supporting these children by alleviating the financial strain associated with school requirements, including books, fees, uniforms, shoes, and more. Through collaborative efforts, we aim to make education accessible to every child in need. #EducationForAll #FirmrockChildrenHelperCBO #MakingADifference

Today, Perran Moon and myself were invited by the #Cornwall branch of the headteachers’ union NAHT - The school leaders' union - to their branch meeting in #Newquay to listen to the concerns of #educators in #Cornwall and to discuss how a Labour government could improve the many challenges they face. Cornwall, like the rest of the country, struggles with recruitment and retention of teachers and other staff. Direct per pupil and SEND funding is incredibly, comparatively low for an area that is rural and peripheral with the many challenges that our children have to overcome. We talked about the Ofsted regime, Progress 8, curriculum, school buildings, mental health and early years education, where so much difference could be made with a proper focus. Labour has made some commitments on 6,500 new teachers, Ofsted reform, breakfast clubs, a focus on SEND & early years, careers advice, mental healthcare in schools and broadening of the curriculum. However, we were first and foremost there to listen. Education is fundamental to our children’s futures. Too many are being left behind because provision is not being made for them under the creaking system that the Conservatives have left us with. Change needs to come.

📚 We're thrilled to spotlight the new book "Teaching Social Equity in Public Administration" by Wilder School Dean Susan Gooden and Sean McCandless. This essential volume, published by Routledge, is perfect for educators dedicated to fostering fairness and justice in public service. 🌎 🏛 🙌 📕 👀 What’s Inside? The book provides strategies for integrating social equity across various public administration courses, from core subjects like Public Budgeting and Organizational Theory to electives like Nonprofit Management and Community Planning. It utilizes case studies, community engagement, and simulations to effectively teach and inspire students about the importance of equity in public administration. This book not only equips faculty with the tools to teach these vital concepts but also empowers students to become advocates for equality and justice in their professional roles. Get Your Copy Today: https://a.co/d/9MZsRyg #SummerReadingList #PublicAdministration #SocialEquity #Education #NewRelease #BookRecommendation

ACU’s annual survey of Australian school principals finds they are fielding abuse from parents and students on top of huge workloads. Many experienced leaders say they might leave the profession. Researchers at ACU’s Institute for Positive Psychology and Education (IPPE) have been surveying Australian school leaders about their wellbeing every year since 2011 – the longest-running survey of its type in the world.   The findings in their most recent report, released today, paint a worrying picture about the health, safety, and wellbeing of people in charge of Australian students, staff and schools.   On top of the workloads, almost half of those surveyed have experienced violence in their workplaces, and more than half have been threatened with it.   As one respondent told the survey: “I have been ground down by the almost constant negativity, nastiness and violence within our community.”   Against this backdrop, it’s hardly surprising some 56% of those surveyed are seriously thinking about quitting. This is a huge problem, not just for the people involved but for the schools they lead and an education system trying to retain teachers and expertise.   As Dr Paul Kidson, Professor Herb Marsh and Associate Professor Theresa Dicke write in The Conversation: “The challenge from this year’s report is stark and immediate: an exodus is potentially on the horizon.”   Read the article here: https://bit.ly/3xgiGVm Read more about the report: https://bit.ly/3IOM9Zh   Read the report here: https://bit.ly/3VtOH6B