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Join the African American Chamber of Commerce for PA, NJ & DE: Collaborating to Foster Innovation Webinar - Driving Educational Change Through Strategic Partnerships! The African American Chamber of Commerce for PA, NJ & DE invites you to join the Collaborating to Foster Innovation Webinar on January 8, 2025, from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM EST. This important discussion brings together educators, community organizations, and business leaders to explore the transformative power of collaboration in addressing funding gaps and driving innovation in education. Webinar Highlights: • Insights from U.S. Department of Education leaders and innovators. • Strategies for fostering equitable resource distribution in schools. • Real-world examples of business and school partnerships driving change. • Solutions for bridging funding disparities through strategic collaboration. Speakers include: • Bernadine P. Futrell, Ph.D. U.S. Department of Education • Regina A. Hairston, African American Chamber of Commerce of PA, NJ & DE • Elizabeth Gaines, Children's Funding Project Secure your spot today: https://lnkd.in/e4sNYxGc Support Black-owned businesses and institutions by joining the African American Chamber of Commerce for PA, NJ & DE. Together, we drive change and create lasting impact. Learn more: aachamber.com. #DrivingChange #ImpactInAction #EducationInnovation #CommunityImpact #StrategicCollaboration #EmpoweringCommunities #TangibleImpact

Curious about the session topics for #EdEquityForum2024 ? Supporting Black and Latinx students in accessing early college programs, how partnerships play a role in supporting multilingual students, & more! Check out the full agenda here: https://bit.ly/3XJqU3N

📢 Save the Date: THRIVE Conference 2025 – Friday, March 28, 2025 – Hybrid 🌟 - Please share with your networks! Together for Higher Retention, Inclusion, Voice, and Engagement Join us at Madison College’s inaugural THRIVE Conference, where we’ll foster growth, resilience, and inclusivity in higher education. This year’s theme, Empowering Higher Education to Grow, Develop, and Succeed, focuses on creating supportive environments that uplift all academic community members, especially underrepresented academic groups. 💡 Call for Proposals We invite educators, administrators, and advocates to share their expertise and insights by submitting session proposals in the following focus areas: 📈 Retention and Success Initiatives 🌍 Navigational Strategies for Minoritized Communities 🤝 Inclusive Leadership and Policy 💖 Belonging and Well-being Practices 🎙️ Empowerment of Diverse Voices 📅 Proposal Submission Deadline: February 10, 2025 Submit your proposals by the deadline to contribute evidence-based practices, actionable strategies, and transformative narratives to shape a more inclusive future for higher education. 🔗 Visit http://bit.ly/4i0byjb for details and submission guidelines. Please mark your calendar for this impactful event and join us in building a thriving higher education community. Together, we can THRIVE! Dr. Michele Turner, Dr. Jimmy Cheffen #THRIVEConference2025 #HigherEducation #Inclusion #Belonging #Leadership #StudentSuccess #MadisonCollege #IETC #CommunityImpact

I’m so excited to be part of this Business for Good: Innovate for Equity panel at UC Irvine’s Paul Merage School of Business on Friday, February 7, 2025! 🙌🏽 It’s especially meaningful because I earned my PhD from UC Irvine in 2020, and I can’t wait to return to campus after all these years. This event is a great opportunity to discuss how we can leverage technology, education, and inclusive practices to address social inequities. For my UC Irvine and SoCal friends—whether we’ve known each other for years or only connected virtually—I’d love to see you there! Let’s catch up, reconnect, and exchange ideas in person. Here’s the event description: Business for Good: Innovate for Equity 📅 Friday, February 7, 2025 ⏰ 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. 📍 Lyman Porter Colloquium Room (SB1 5200) (Networking event immediately following. Space is limited.) Join us for a diverse panel of community leaders from the fields of technology, education, healthcare, and manufacturing to gain insight on leveraging technology and inclusive practices to address social inequities. Our panelists will discuss where they find their inspiration for helping others, what they find rewarding in their work, and future opportunities they envision for others based on their experience. Looking forward to meaningful conversations and connections! #BusinessForGood #InnovationForEquity #UCIrvine #SocialImpact

A question. A question can clarify, uncover, inspire, and incite. "Should we go to school?" [1] "Are schools killing curiosity?" [2] “What kind of education might enable us to face the end of the world as we know it and, in its place, to build many worlds where all life belongs?" [3] "How can we move away from control-based practices and embrace consent-driven approaches to foster meaningful, equitable relationships with young people?" [4]   These are just some of the questions being asked by Rights-Centric Education members and supporters at the Learning Planet Festival, a free to attend, virtual conference from January 16-31. Join in, listen, and gather. A question can also connect, after all, when we inquire together and seek the insight and wisdom each of us brings.     [1] ALLIasbl [The Luxembourg Association for Freedom of Instruction] https://lnkd.in/eCuN9_Tt   [2] Evolving Education https://lnkd.in/e2WfChrw   [3] YouthxYouth https://lnkd.in/eTYBaVHs   [4] Radical Learning https://lnkd.in/e5mMUunC   #RightsCentricEducation #LearningPlanetFestival https://lnkd.in/eFjT8ViU

Looking to elevate your institution's impact in the educational landscape? Participating in education fairs like the Georgia Black Expo EduFair 2024 offers more than just a booth – it's a gateway to growth and connection. Here's why: 1️⃣ Showcase Program Diversity: Stand out from the crowd and highlight the diverse array of programs your institution offers, attracting learners from all walks of life. 2️⃣ Engage with Potential Students: Dive into meaningful conversations with prospective students, sharing insights and answering questions to help them envision their future with your institution. 3️⃣ Networking with Partners: Connect with like-minded organizations, forging partnerships that can enhance educational offerings and create new opportunities for collaboration. 4️⃣ Promote Lifelong Learning: Embrace the spirit of lifelong learning by showcasing continuous education opportunities and resources available to students, alumni, and the community. 5️⃣ Community Engagement: Demonstrate your institution's commitment to community development by actively engaging with attendees, fostering connections, and supporting educational initiatives beyond the classroom. Ready to make a lasting impact? Reserve your institution's spot at the Georgia Black Expo EduFair 2024 today! #EduFair #CommunityEngagement #GBE2024

Next week is Listen. Learn. Lead. Week at UT, a week devoted to understanding different perspectives, learning from the experiences of others, and leading with courage. Read more about how UT is a beacon for the respectful exchange of ideas and how Student Life is strengthening civic health through campus conversations. https://lnkd.in/e2upm4kW

Hosting an event for New York University students at a bar in Manhattan! Matthew Surface, Login Wilson and I are launching a community called NYC Student Builders Collective, and you're invited to our kickoff event. About us: The Problem: NYU has some of the best schools in the country—Stern, Tisch, Courant, Tandon, and more. But many entrepreneurial collaborations between the schools are often missed. Our Mission: - This community is all about connecting students from different schools and helping them form real, meaningful relationships. More importantly, it’s to fill the gaps between technical, creative, and business expertise to give world-changing ideas a fighting chance. - We’re here to inspire a builder’s mindset and promote a strong entrepreneurial spirit. We want students to feel that itch to create, innovate, and take risks. - We want to create a space where you can share your ideas, get inspired, and inspire others. Whether you're looking to start something of your own, collaborate with others or just make new friends, you're invited to the event and the community. We will be starting an online community after this event which you can be a part of. Mark your calendar: October 14th, 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. EST Register now: https://lu.ma/io5kkzis PS: After attending so many events in the past 6 months, it feels awesome to be hosting one myself, haha!

The UN World Creativity and Innovation Day is tomorrow! 🌟 To celebrate, IVE's Chair of Trustees Drew Rowlands offers: "A summary of the key features associated with teaching for creativity" in Part 2 of 'Developing Independent Learners: The Creative Imperative' #WCD2024 #WorldCreativityandInnovationDay #independentlearners #WeareIVE #PowerofCreativity

We are living during a time when there are many conflicting messages. For some young people, maintaining a clear mind and staying focused is very difficult due to the many distractions all around them. If you’re in the DMV area and have teenagers who need a reboot, a platform to discuss topics important to them, or just want to be around positive, uplifting youth, register for our Youth Symposium! It’s time for us to raise the vibrations of our youth!! What they listen to matters! How they engage with technology matters! How they view themselves matter!!! Click the Eventbrite link to learn more about the workshops and the facilitators!! We are changing the narrative by empowering our youth to think critically about how their interact with American popular culture.