Walton Family Foundation’s Post

"This is about addressing the negative narratives of the Delta and moving the needle from the inside out." A new program by Mississippi Delta National Heritage Area and StoryWorks Theater is empowering Delta residents to become cultural heritage ambassadors, reclaiming their stories and creating economic benefit for their community. Discover how locals are becoming storytellers and sharing unique pieces of Delta history: https://ow.ly/ySc650TFVzo #MississippiDelta #CulturalHeritage #Storytelling #DeltaAmbassadors #AuthenticVoices #EconomicOpportunity

🗓️MARK YOUR CALENDARS Join us on October 14 at 12:30 PM ET for an insightful conversation about the current state of mental health for Gen Z students, and how parents, schools and educators can help them thrive. Romy Drucker, Education Program Director, will be joined by clinical psychologist Lisa Damour, PhD to discuss recent research the Walton Family Foundation developed in partnership with Gallup to explore the interplay between mental health and students’ ability to thrive academically as well as Gen Z well-being trends and challenges. This is your chance to gain valuable insights and engage directly with Dr. Damour during a live Q&A session. 👉 Set your reminder now: https://lnkd.in/gxTSMPqa #GenZResearch #EducationInnovation #MentalHealthInEducation #PhilanthropyImpact

“We are training community members to reclaim the narrative of life on the border and be the ones to tell their own stories.” As founder of the award-winning nonprofit media organization Conecta Arizona, Maritza Felix is bringing relevant, fact-based information to Spanish-speaking audiences, and creating more community journalists to tell their own stories. Learn more: https://ow.ly/JR1050Tz28Q #HispanicHeritageMonth #Journalism #CommunityJournalism #LocalJournalism

How can schools better prepare students for the future? From community connections to financial planning lessons, hear what students themselves think they need to be successful in the future. #Education #CareerPathways #StudentSuccess #EdChat

A recent survey of #GenZ found that only half of students say they feel well prepared for their future. The good news? Students who report having a strong connection with their teachers are far more likely to feel encouraged about pursuing their post-graduation goals. Hear from six teachers across the country about what they are doing to help boost student confidence and better prepare them for future careers: https://ow.ly/QZHF50TwxZz #Education #EdChat #GenZResearch #QualityEd #TeacherVoices

“My story shows how Latinx history morphs through generations but never disappears.” This #HispanicHeritageMonth, we invited our colleagues to reflect on what this time of celebration means to them and their families. Read more: https://ow.ly/BTm850TuPS7

“An entire generation of young people is telling us that they are very unified on the need to take action around water and climate change. We need solutions so people and nature can both thrive together.” — Moira Mcdonald, Environment Program Director Today, with Gallup, we released a new report examining #GenZ’s experiences with climate change through the lens of water. Learn more: https://ow.ly/PSeM50TuErX #Environment #ClimateChange #ClimateSolutions #CleanWater #WaterManagement

Any plan to protect those who rely on the Colorado River has to start with protecting the river itself. A new round of funding from the Bureau of Reclamation is focused on projects that will help keep the river flowing, not just today, but far into the future. Public entities and Tribes within the Upper Colorado River Basin are eligible to apply for funding until October 14. Learn more: https://ow.ly/A3Rc50TuJMO #ColoradoRiver #RiverRestoration #Environment #Conservation #WaterConservation

Solutions are often found by those closest to the problems. In the Mississippi River Delta, local communities are working to protect the fragile and vital ecosystem. Watch Planet Reimagined New Futures Fellow Jessica Sirois' journey to learn more. Part 1️⃣: https://lnkd.in/gPUaCNWS Part 2️⃣: https://lnkd.in/gbDCBrwK Part 3️⃣: https://lnkd.in/gsTp9s5Q