Maria Alejandra Forero’s Post

I am amazed at what a single movement can do for non profits, particularly our school. Today is Giving Tuesday and like many organizations, we secured a matching fund of $40,000 to inspire our alumni, current families and alumni parents to give today, and double their dollars. But it's become my favorite day on the giving calendar because of conversations like the one I had with Jack Dowd. Jack graduated from St. Charles in 1949, which makes him 93 years young! He wanted to give his donation over the phone...and also share that Ocala, FL is a great place to live. (*noted!) He said he was happy, healthy and has learned that a long life is about "movement." He has no email address and still uses a flip phone, walks his dog every day and sometimes rides his bike. His biggest tip: don't ever give up driving your car, it limits your freedom! He was sharp as a tack, delightful and witty. These conversations are gifts to those of us on our development team. They remind us of the very personal experience that our alums have with St. Charles, show us the importance of giving back, and are proof that we do, in fact, Build Better Men. What does a campaign like Giving Tuesday mean for St. Charles? It means we can continue developing young men in an all-boys environment, centered around faith and rigorous academics, with the goal of every young man achieving his God-given potential. It means we can accommodate our growing enrollment and the need for additional faculty, staff and classrooms. It means we can invest in emergency equipment for new buildings, refurbishment needs of our historical spaces, weekend junior and senior religious retreats, unique speakers and programs, faculty and staff professional development and more. There's still time to give today and help us "meet the match." Go to: www.scprepgive.org and direct your gift to the annual fund. Wanna help us beat last year's goal? We need 63 givers in this next hour to stay above pace from last year at this time. Alums, please message me if you prefer to give through DAF, check or a gift of stock. #buildingbettermen #todaysboystomorrowsmen. #givingtuesday

What happens when charter schools get more money? According to a new The Thomas B. Fordham Institute report from Ohio, those schools have higher teacher salaries, lower turnover, and smaller student-to-teacher ratios. https://lnkd.in/ghf5xXmf. ' #CharterSchools #EducationFunding #TeacherSalaries #EducationReform #SchoolChoice #TeacherTurnover #StudentTeacherRatio

In WA education chief race, upstart candidate raises twice as much as incumbent LINK: https://lnkd.in/e_76kDp3 #TheDailyConsultant #Education #Learning #TeachersPayTeachers #TpT Please LIKE & REPOST _______________________________________________________________ Are you looking for Educational Tools for children? check out our education products: https://lnkd.in/db_H7993 1. Addition Math Drills: https://lnkd.in/enCdPV8C 2. Subtraction Math Drills: https://lnkd.in/eNuVHcCt

This is exactly the dialogue necessary to move education forward. Right now, ‘public education’ is a term in dire need of redefinition.

#GivingTuesday is here and we need your help to reach our goal of $125,000! There's never been a better time to give - every dollar donated until we reach our goal is being matched. Last year, you helped us to raise over $117,000 to enroll more students and implement new initiatives. Since 2017, PVD Promise has grown to serve 1,300 students from 700 #Providence families. Students have saved $2.36M in college savings accounts toward their future education. Last fiscal year (July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024), we hosted 110 programs for 2,600 students, not including our robust Youth Mentorship Program and on-going advising meetings. We also provided $310,000 in "Early Scholarships" directly to students' savings accounts for positive, educational activities. We've grown our Youth Mentorship Program to now serve 40 middle and high school students, implemented a new Alumni Program to help students who have graduated high school persist through their post-secondary program, and much more. Providence Promise is changing the narrative for hundreds of local families by encouraging early financial planning, preparation, and conversations regarding education after high school. Double your impact today at the link below and help us transform access to higher education for 1,300 youth in Providence, RI: https://lnkd.in/eZ3mjfSu. #highereducation #highereducationforall #educationalaccess #accessmatters #providence #rhodeisland #providenceri

America's classrooms are facing a critical teacher shortage. In Massachusetts, the shortage is especially acute, with 57% of schools reporting unfilled teaching vacancies, 10% higher than the national average. Something must be done to recruit talented, highly trained individuals to help grow the teaching profession. Educators Rising is a program dedicated to growing young future educators starting as early as middle school. Through our Grow Your Own educator pathway, we can prepare students for their new careers earlier and keep them local once they enter the workforce, since 60% of all teachers teach within 20 miles of where they went to school. We work with schools to establish chapters and curriculum, giving students early exposure to a host of education career options. In turn, districts hire their students back after they’ve earned their teaching credentials. You can be a part of making this happen for young people in Massachusetts. PDK International Educators Rising James Lane https://lnkd.in/gVfBuPKH

"When it comes to fixing education, Congress should listen to these voters and reject universal school vouchers." Voters nationwide, especially in rural America, have made it clear: public dollars should stay in public schools. School vouchers, often presented as 'choice,' divert critical resources from public schools to private institutions that serve only a small fraction of students. Instead of weakening the foundation of our education system, let's focus on strengthening it. Public schools are essential to providing universal access to education—a cornerstone of opportunity, economic growth, and innovation. Every child deserves the chance to learn, thrive, and achieve their potential. It's time for leaders to prioritize policies that uplift all students, not just a select few. https://lnkd.in/gGn2Zn5J

This piece in the NACAC journal regarding the path from enrollment to the presidency is spot on. I truly think it is one of the few divisions where you not just work alongside everyone, you actually have to understand and often are engaged with the core functions in almost every area -- from new academic programs to complex financial planning to technology systems to facilities to retention and student success. I think institutions with presidents who have a deep understanding of the non-academic functions are better positioned to handle the rapid changes happening and coming to higher education. This quote at the end of the piece really says it all: "Admission provides great exposure to the entire institution because by nature of the job, you have to learn about financial aid, academics, finance, and every area of a college. But you also have to understand that the outcome of what you do impacts all those other areas." - Matthew Whelan

💰 Where Does the Education Dollar Go? A lot goes into maintaining and running Texas public schools, and with 1,250+ ISDs, districts must stretch every dollar to meet growing demands. 📚🏫 To better understand how school funding is spent, let’s break it down to a single education dollar. Watch RAISE latest video to see where the money goes! 🎥✨ 📲 Click the link: bit.ly/theschooldollar to learn more! #FundOurTXPublicSchools #TxEd #EducationDollar #SchoolFundingMatters #EveryDollarCounts

In an unexpected plot twist that has education policy makers scratching their heads, Jay-Z threw his weight behind the proposed $100 million PASS program that would provide scholarships to students in Pennsylvania’s lowest-performing schools. Let's break it down: ▪️First, these aren't your Uncle Milton’s vouchers. Families could use the funds for private schools, yes, but also for various educational services and resources. ▪️It's less about abandoning ships and more about "building more lifeboats." The goal is to expand options for families with the greatest needs. ▪️As more states experiment with flexible funding models, the lines between traditional public, private, and alternative education options are blurring. With Jay-Z in the mix, the education reform debate just got much more interesting. Who knows, maybe we'll see Beyoncé leading a task force on STEM education next? 🐝 https://lnkd.in/gSzWX3-v