The Bridge for Youth’s Post

By embracing a holistic approach to education, we're not only shaping young minds but also laying the groundwork for brighter futures.

"Empowering Communities, Building Futures! 🌟 Proud to share our successful community awareness campaign on the Pre-Matric Scholarship Program, designed to reduce school dropouts. Through dedicated outreach, we educated parents and students about the benefits and process of applying for scholarships, ensuring that financial constraints no longer stand in the way of education. Together, we are creating opportunities and driving positive change in the lives of young learners. #CommunityDevelopment #EducationForAll #ScholarshipAwareness #ReducingDropouts"

States in the South continue to lag behind in funding of public education, relegating its students to some of the most underfunded and inequitably funded schools in the nation. We believe that Southern progress is national progress, and we hope you’ll join our movement to make school funding more fair in the South: https://edtru.st/sfsf #FundSouthernSchools https://edtru.st/4bFf3s5

Do you know what school choice means? School choice means that families can use public funds to choose the best education option for their children, such as public, private, charter, home, or other schools. This creates opportunities for families. #SchoolChoice #OCCSCharters Stark High School is one of many successful examples of school choice in action!

Did you know that 4 out of 10 Southern states rank in the bottom 10 states in per-student expenditures? Limited funding results in fewer opportunities for quality education, extracurricular activities, and essential support services. This underfunding exacerbates disparities, hindering students' potential and perpetuating inequality. The Education Trust recently launched Southerners for Fair School Funding, Dedicated to shedding light on this critical issue and mobilizing communities for change. By raising awareness and advocating for fair funding policies, they're striving to ensure every student receives the resources they need to succeed. Click here to learn more about the challenges Southern schools face and discover how you can make a difference: https://bit.ly/3T4i2lr #equityeducation #highereducation #schoolfunding #underfunding

Staggering numbers that are available widely and to the public. This is the difference that organizations like Beat the Streets National and the individual chapters can have on their respective communities. I truly believe there is a misconception in that youth from our smaller cities do not face similar challenges as some of our larger metropolitan areas. There are certainly differences but they need support in many of the same ways. "As of the 2022-23 school year, the district's enrollment stands at 17,402 students. All RSD schools are Title I buildings with Community Eligibility Programs providing universal free lunches due to the high number of students designated as low income (currently 95.28%)." - https://lnkd.in/eW2GEgmn That is just one of our many school districts in our cities in South Central PA. There's also a ton of great people working behind the scenes to help these kids. It's the mission of Beat The Streets Lancaster to support these individuals and empowering our youth while ensuring that cost is never a barrier for a child from pursuing their passions.

Imagine a school without a daytime custodian. That's what Burnaby schools are facing in the immediate future due to chronic underfunding. The confluence of higher than projected and increasing student enrollment, underfinanced immigration, insufficient buildings, poor planning, and a fundamentally flawed funding model means Metro Vancouver school districts are running on fumes and will soon be deep in the red. Chronic underfunding of public education is a world-wide problem. In this video I explain what's happening in Burnaby, British Columbia and why inaction from provincial and federal government will lead to disaster.

“The end of these programs marks the largest-ever reduction in publicly available resources in education—and we’ve known for a while it’s been coming,” #ESSER isn’t the only school funding relief that’s winding down. Education Week takes a look at funding programs set to expire in the coming months and the impact schools and #students will experience as a result: https://lnkd.in/eHfpbC_w #EdChat #K12 #SchoolLeaders

From competitive enrollment strategies to the expiration of ESSER funding, explore 6 trends shaping #K12 district approaches in 2024. Get the report for insights on program measurement, community engagement, change management, teacher support, and more! https://hubs.ly/Q02t0mf30

Transforming Education Through Community Partnerships Discover the invaluable impact of community partnerships on education. Learn how collaboration between organizations and educators can revolutionize the educational system, bridging the gap between traditional and community sides. Gain insights into the essential aspects that both community organizations and school districts need to understand for successful partnerships. Alli Privitt, M.A. Peter Hostrawser #EducationTransformation #CommunityPartnerships #BridgingTheGap #CollaborativeEducation #CommunityEngagement #EnrichingEducation #EducatorsAndOrganizations #RevolutionizingEducation #EducationReform #CollaborativeLearning