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The PIE team had a great time learning from many amazing colleagues who are building and supporting community schools across the nation at the National Community Schools and Family Engagement Conference (CSxFE24). We were honored to spend time with our partners at ACT Now https://lnkd.in/gKnc7HQ9, who have received not one, but TWO Full-Service Community Schools (FSCS) state scaling grants for Illinois. PIE is serving as the external evaluation partner for both grants. The conference opened up with an engaging workshop for FSCS grantees. One key discussion at this session centered around shared leadership. No matter what sector you work in, we found the following reflection question incredibly helpful to consider when building partnerships: What kind of partnership are you looking to create 1) completely shared leadership with equal voice and consensus; 2) advising to get feedback that informs decisions; or 3) solo decision-making? Each type of partnership has its place, and it's important to be transparent at all times.

I'm beyond excited to share our Behavioral Threat Assessment panel submission for SXSWEDU. My mission is deeply rooted from the tragic events that occurred at Sandy Hook Elementary, in my hometown. The impact from that day has driven me to dedicate my expertise in preventing violence in schools. Through this work, I honor everyone affected by that horrific tragedy, striving to create safer environments for students and educators. Our BTA team needs your Panel Picker vote to get our team and Partners on stage at #SXSWEDU 2025. Community engagement is a vital aspect of creating safer schools. Together, we build a network of vigilance and a collective effort to identify and address school safety issues and prevention. Panel Topic: The Pivotal Role of Community Engagement in School Safety School safety and violence prevention are critical issues that extend beyond the confines of the school environment. This panel aims to highlight the importance of community engagement in developing comprehensive strategies for threat assessment and violence prevention. By bringing together experts from a broad spectrum of perspectives, we will explore how communities can collaborate with schools to create safer environments for students. https://ow.ly/T3Se50SSl1c

Student leadership organizations help prepare students to become leaders beyond their FIRST team and empower youth to become active within the FIRST community. Check out quick tips from the FIRST ED&I and Education teams on how you can initiate a sustainable Youth Advisory Council: https://hubs.ly/Q02K4bf90

Local Governments Nurture Community Development As a school leader, I prioritized partnering with our local legislators. Why? Because they establish policy and funding for education. When I assumed my leadership role, one of my first acts was to meet with local delegation members and offer our school as a resource. We would host events such as town halls, round tables, and focus groups to assist our local delegation. In today’s video, we’ll discuss how local governments nurture community development through school district collaboration. #EducationalLeader, Kim “When students are led well, they learn well” #Educational #Leadership

Inspiring speakers presenting important industry topics, and gathering with industry leaders across the US and UK - IICF's Regional Forums once again delivered outstanding platforms for learing, sharing and growing. Read more from Insurance Journal below. #IICF30yearsofimpact

Student leadership organizations help prepare students to become leaders beyond their FIRST team and empower youth to become active within the FIRST community. Check out quick tips from the FIRST ED&I and Education teams on how you can initiate a sustainable Youth Advisory Council: https://hubs.ly/Q02jTPwg0

We would absolutely LOVE to have you join us! Our panel discussion will also include dynamos Madeline Fetterly and Yvonne Spencer! You do NOT want to miss this. Tables and general admission tickets can be purchashed at the QR code below! #womensleadership #authenticleadership

Evidence tells us that barriers to advancement start upon entering the workforce, where young women are surprised to find that it is not an even playing field; or at their first opportunity for promotion, where their skill sets are judged differently. One third of women under the age of 35 have had their competency questioned because of their gender, and 32% of women with children at home report downplaying parental responsibilities to progress in their careers. Beyond formal mentor and sponsor roles, women reported a supportive network helped in advancing their careers. Research suggests these are essential for women leaders, who are more likely to land leadership positions and higher pay if they have an inner circle of close women contacts.* As someone who is an inspiring young leader herself, Abby Mann is a testament to the value and opportunities that mentorship can have on advancing gender equity and inspiring inclusion for the next generation of womxn leaders✊🏽 [* Unobstructed Journeys: DIsnantling barriers to gender equality in the workplace by Minerva BC ]