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We are officially one week out from DBU Giving Day! Giving Day is our annual 24-hour fundraising event that allows you to directly impact the lives of DBU students. These funds go directly to student scholarships, athletic teams, departments, colleges, and the areas of greatest need around campus. Your gift enables us to achieve our mission to provide Christ-centered higher education to students from all walks of life and continue to produce servant-leaders committed to transforming the world. Here is how you can partner with us on Giving Day to support DBU: 1. Go to dbu.edu/giving-day on May 2nd 2. Select the area that you are most passionate about (if you are not sure, we recommend donating to the area of greatest need) 3. Choose an amount that you are comfortable with (every single gift counts) 4. Complete your donation and watch as your generosity transforms lives 5. Spread the news and encourage others to participate! As we approach May 2nd, we encourage you to consider your role on this important day! Mark this date on your calendar or make a gift early at dbu.edu/giving-day.

💡 This Giving Tuesday, let’s close the achievement gap in education! 💡 As a parent of twins in the NYC public school system, I’ve experienced how challenging it can be to navigate the system and ensure every child has access to the resources they need. I’ve also seen how inequities in education can hold kids back simply because of where they live or the resources available to their teachers. That’s why I’m proud to serve as a facilitator with Inspiring Educators, where we work to empower school teachers and administrators with tools, training, and strategies to transform their classrooms and communities. This work helps bridge the achievement gap and gives every child a chance to thrive. This Giving Tuesday, I invite you to support this mission. Your donation can help expand programs that uplift educators and create lasting change for students everywhere. Every dollar we raise goes directly to the IE Equity Fund, providing grants and scholarships to make our training accessible to high-need, underfunded schools, districts, and organizations. Three ways you can support IE during this season of giving: 1️⃣ Donate if you are able. We have secured a match on all donations so every dollar will be DOUBLED! https://lnkd.in/eUXbdGE9 2️⃣ Spread the word. Share our posts on here to remind your network of the essential work that educators do every day and the urgent need to support them. 3️⃣ Connect us to new friends and supporters. Do you know someone who would be excited about our mission and interested in supporting it? Put us in touch or send them this link: https://lnkd.in/ejbfgQ3K Oh... wait, there's a 4th thing. 4️⃣ Thank an educator. Always, always, thank an educator 👏 💛 #GivingTuesday #EducationForAll #CloseTheGap #InspiringChange

EDvance College provides a phenomenal model of learning through work for early childhood educators. Learners earn college credit toward their degrees for their work caring for children in their local licensed ECE programs, and use their workplaces to practice the skills they learn in the classroom. The program is designed to support economic mobility for ECE professionals by validating and growing the knowledge they come with. It’s an earn-and-learn model to note, and I’m proud to be a board member. Check it out! #AllLearningCounts

Economic hardships often force families to prioritize basic needs over education, especially for girls. With nearly 14 million girls out of school, it's clear that this challenge continues to persist. TCF is dedicated to addressing these challenges and ensuring that every girl has access to education, but we need your support to make that possible. Educate girls now: https://lnkd.in/en_hk2ZJ #TCF #ChangeBeginsWithEducation #ChangeBeginsWithAction #EducationMatters #Students #PositiveImpact #Donations

Education isn’t a privilege—it’s a right. Yet, millions of children lack basic learning tools. #Together, we can change this by building libraries, donating books, and creating opportunities for young learners. www.joinourvillage.org #donate #givingtuesday #foreverychild #educationmatters #villagebookbuilders

Economic hardships often force families to prioritize basic needs over education, especially for girls. With nearly 14 million girls out of school, it's clear that this challenge continues to persist. 
TCF is dedicated to addressing these challenges and ensuring that every girl has access to education, but we need your support to make that possible. Educate girls now: https://bit.ly/3V78k3B 
#TCFUSA #ChangeBeginsWithEducation #ChangeBeginsWithAction #EducationMatters #Students #PositiveImpact #Donations

How to recruit 6,500 teachers? Our new analysis, funded by the Gatsby Charitable Foundation, suggests that the Government would need to increase teacher pay by nearly 10% a year for three years to reach their 6,500-teacher manifesto commitment, if using pay as a sole incentive This would cost £7.7bn per year from 2027/28. However a combination of more cost-effective approaches, such as bursaries and early career retention payments, plus improvements in non-financial factors such as teacher workload could mean that the target is reached. Find out more at https://bit.ly/49mfTcl

Imagine a world where every child has the potential to chase their dreams. Whether you’re able to support one child or an entire classroom, you’re enabling children to reach their full potential and thrive. Give now to be the change that shapes their future: https://lnkd.in/euR2i9Mn #TCF #ChangeBeginsWithEducation #ChangeBeginsWithAction #EducationMatters #Students #Donations #ChangeBeginsWithHer

Join us from June 1st to July 12th in supporting local students as they gear up for the upcoming school year. Our collective efforts will help create a special Back to School bash on July 20th, where all collected supplies will be distributed at Tanger Outlets to the students in need. How You Can Help: 1. Drop Off School Supplies - Participating Stores: Look for stores with a Supply Drive decal on their doors. These locations have drop-off boxes where you can leave your donated school supplies. - Southaven Chamber of Commers - Desoto County School District Office 2. Monetary Donations: - The Hope Center: If you prefer to make a monetary donation, please contribute through The Hope Center HERE. Key Dates: - Supply Drive: June 1-July 12 - Back to School Bash: July 20 Why Participate? Your donations will provide essential supplies to local student, helping to ensure that every child has the tools they need to succeed in the new school year.

Together we can make a difference