What a Week for American Education! This week, we’re calling on everyone—teachers, parents, students, and community leaders—to come together for the future of our youth. 📚✨ Let’s ask ourselves: • Are we truly listening to what students need? • Are we observing without judgment? • Are we advocating for better resources and support? The school-to-prison pipeline is a harsh reality, steering too many children toward incarceration instead of providing them with the safety, development, and opportunities they deserve. This is an injustice we must address. Mr. Delmont Player, a dedicated advocate for schools and youth communities, exemplifies how we can make a difference. With his expertise in interrupting gang and group influence, and as a father, he understands the power of presence and collaboration. He reminds us that partnerships with schools lead to healthier, more meaningful experiences for our kids. More relatable individuals that can appeal to Generation Z the more likely education can be received at their level of understanding. As we celebrate American Education Week (November 18-22, 2024), let’s remember: education is the foundation of change. Let’s raise awareness, stay connected, and support one another. Thank you to BPCS schools Connexions, Reginald F Lewis, Baltimore Leadership School for Young Ladies, Success Academy, Yo Baltimore and BCPS Engagement Office for assisting and teaming up with NsNs to bridge education gaps and community reentry and youth empowerment care! Together, we can empower our youth and create pathways to success, not prison. #AmericanEducationWeek #EmpowerYouth #SupportEducation #breakthepipeline
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What a Week for American Education! This week, we’re calling on everyone—teachers, parents, students, and community leaders—to come together for the future of our youth. 📚✨ Let’s ask ourselves: • Are we truly listening to what students need? • Are we observing without judgment? • Are we advocating for better resources and support? The school-to-prison pipeline is a harsh reality, steering too many children toward incarceration instead of providing them with the safety, development, and opportunities they deserve. This is an injustice we must address. Mr. Delmont Player, a dedicated advocate for schools and youth communities, exemplifies how we can make a difference. With his expertise in interrupting gang and group influence, and as a father, he understands the power of presence and collaboration. He reminds us that partnerships with schools lead to healthier, more meaningful experiences for our kids. More relatable individuals that can appeal to Generation Z the more likely education can be received at their level of understanding. As we celebrate American Education Week (November 18-22, 2024), let’s remember: education is the foundation of change. Let’s raise awareness, stay connected, and support one another. Thank you to BPCS schools Connexions, Reginald F Lewis, Baltimore Leadership School for Young Ladies, Success Academy, Yo Baltimore and BCPS Engagement Office for assisting and teaming up with NsNs to bridge education gaps and community reentry and youth empowerment care! Together, we can empower our youth and create pathways to success, not prison. #AmericanEducationWeek #EmpowerYouth #SupportEducation #breakthepipeline
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Thank you, Jesuit Schools Network of North America and Kristin Ross Cully for a fun conversation (and my first podcast). https://lnkd.in/gkv4AVkX De Smet Jesuit High School’s Inclusive Education Program with Kevin Poelker and Sarah Patton. In August of 2023, De Smet Jesuit became the first Catholic high school in St. Louis to launch an inclusive education program for young men with intellectual disabilities within a typical setting. This program – the first of its kind that we’re aware of within the Jesuit Schools Network – prepares students for future jobs and independent living as adults. Students in the inclusive education program at De Smet will graduate with a modified diploma that mirrors the course requirements of their fellow De Smet brothers, with the addition of a yearly life skills curriculum to prepare them for adult life. De Smet Jesuit students play a significant role in achieving this mission, serving as peer mentors for inclusion program students. In this conversation, we welcome Kevin Poelker, Principal of De Smet Jesuit and Sarah Patton, Director of Inclusive Education at De Smet to talk about this remarkable, mission-centered program.
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Earlier this month, our team attended the 2024 National Scholarship Providers Association Conference in Salt Lake City! We connected with scholarship leaders across the U.S., inspired by countless innovations and best practices to go "beyond the dollar." Here are 3 key takeaways: 1️⃣ Holistic Support: Scholarships are just the beginning; wraparound services like mentorship, mental health resources, and emergency assistance can be transformative. 2️⃣ Data-Driven Insights: Using data to understand students' unique needs allows for targeted support and better outcomes. 3️⃣ Equity-Focused Collaboration: Working alongside community partners and higher education institutions around our shared goal of supporting students is key to advancing racial equity in education. We're energized by these insights as we continue our mission to support Black students in Colorado. #SachsFoundation #NSPA #EmpowerEd #EquityinEdu
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We present the Black Youth Development (BYD) Book, a directory of over 200 Black-led educational programs for youth in Oakland ⭐ These programs – from 60 organizations – range from literacy to mentorship, health & wellness, STEM, arts, African-centered curriculum, college support, career prep, and much more. Most are free, some are low-cost, and some are opportunities for paid work experience. [https://bydbook.org/] #BlackYouthDevelopment #Oakland #Youth #Programs #Empowerment #Leadership #Community #Education
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I had the absolute pleasure of meeting Dr. Zainab Okolo, LCMFT this week! An inspirational person - currently the Senior Vice President of Policy, Advocacy & Government Relations at The Jed Foundation (JED) and also a mental health expert & practitioner. She shared her recent article in the US News and World Report: Colleges Must Do More to Support the Safety and Emotional Well-Being of Black Women Leaders. https://lnkd.in/ecsrPJ8G As I have watched colleagues in both higher education and K-12 spaces (as well as the students!) struggle with mental health and other emotional challenges, I wanted to share her article so we can continue the dialogue about how we can help support. She raises great questions to reflect on: 💜 "What systems can be put in place to guarantee that the leaders caring for our most vulnerable students also receive the support they need to thrive?" 💜 "How can higher education leaders work proactively to address and dismantle the root causes that contribute to the deterioration of Black women’s mental health in colleges and universities across the country?" "At The Jed Foundation (JED), a leading nonprofit that protects emotional health and prevents suicide for our nation’s teens and young adults, we recommend beginning by reflecting on the following questions: ✅ How do university policies and practices intentionally address the barriers Black women face in academia? ✅ What kind of ongoing training, support and counseling is available to faculty, advisers and other student support personnel? ✅ What policies or procedures are in place to create a caring culture and protect the rights and emotional well-being of Black faculty and students? Thanks for reading and sharing Dr. Zainab Okolo, LCMFT's article and please share any comments you have on this topic, in particular: 💜 For those of us working in independent schools and with younger students, how can we help? 💜 How can we build better support networks and awareness in independent schools? 💜 As we send our children off to college, how can we help them with their mental health and emotional well-being and help them support those professionals at their universities, particularly the black women? It has been difficult hearing about the suicides at my own alma mater these past few years, especially as my daughter is attending. 💜 How can summer and auxiliary programs best provide safe environments for our youth? #studentmentalhealth #youthmentalhealth #independentschools #summerprograms #auxiliaryprograms
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This year, the United States will mark the 70th Anniversary of the Brown v Board of Education. Sadly decades after the Supreme Court’s ruling to outlaw the segregation of America’s schools, students and families still find the nation’s Public Schools to be separate and unequal. How did we get here? What can we do? Join us for an upcoming webinar, “The State of Integration in NYC Public Schools”. Hear from researchers, organizers, & analysts as they share findings from a new report tackling integration efforts in New York City Schools. Participate in a conversation outlining the impact, legacy, and future of the Brown decision with: -Nyah Berg, Executive Director of New York Appleseed (@nyappleseed) -Matt Gonzales (@mattthegeez), Director of the Education Justice Research and Organizing (EJ-ROC) at NYU Metro Center -Rochelle Du, Integrated Schools Project Coordinator, NY Appleseed Register for and learn more about this @metronyu #webinar, here: bit.ly/3Wa3yDv #NYUMetroCenter #NYUSteinhardt #Webinar #Integration #School #Segregation #EJROC #NYAppleseed #NYC #PublicSchools #Impact #Racism #socialjustice #equity #fairness #access #research #organizer #community #education #quality #learning #learningcommunity #schoolchange #schooltransformation #conversation #children #youth #students #teachers #BrownvBoard #SCOTUS #SupremeCourt #teachers #principals #educators #history #BlackHsitory #AmericanHistory #CivilRights #ThurgoodMarshall #NAACP #NAACPLDF
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Does anyone remember the scene in Apollo 13 where they are testing and retesting the lunar module start up sequence to access more amps? This is what we need to do in education continuously, reexamine what we do, ask 'why do we do things this way?' and 'is there a better way?'. What would happen if lessons were shortened by 10 minutes to enable something else to happen for example?
It is long overdue. Recognizing that the curriculum is key and that not all children have the same motivations, interests, and skills is the beginning of getting it right for the future. I am sure that many will have come across children and young people who are seen to ‘need’ an alternative provision because they don’t fit the curriculum and examination pathways for the majority. Why should children have to go elsewhere? Why should some children be deprived from learning alongside their friends and peers because schools are not meeting their needs? Inclusion is about every child feeling they belong and that their needs and interests matter. We are so fortunate in Luton that many of our schools recognise this. They value inclusion and work to adapt and accommodate. A great quote from one of our Headteachers ‘School readiness is not about children being ready for school - but about the school being ready to meet the child’s needs.’
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Did you know that a child’s ability to read by the third grade can shape their entire future? For Black boys, early literacy is more than just an academic milestone—it’s a powerful tool to disrupt the school-to-prison pipeline and open doors to opportunities that can change lives. 📚✨ At Thomas Educational Consulting and Training, we believe that every child deserves a strong start. By focusing on early literacy, we can help ensure that Black boys are not left behind, but are empowered to excel in school and beyond. Together, let’s close the literacy gap and unlock the full potential of our young kings. 👑 #TECT #JRsBiggestFan #RaisingBrilliantBlackBoys #EarlyLiteracyMatters #CloseTheGap #FutureSuccess #BlackBoyJoy #DisruptThePipeline
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This year, the United States will mark the 70th Anniversary of the Brown v Board of Education. Sadly decades after the Supreme Court’s ruling to outlaw the segregation of America’s schools, students and families still find the nation’s Public Schools to be separate and unequal. How did we get here? What can we do? Join us for an upcoming webinar, “The State of Integration in NYC Public Schools”. Hear from researchers, organizers, & analysts as they share findings from a new report tackling integration efforts in New York City Schools. Participate in a conversation outlining the impact, legacy, and future of the Brown decision with: -Nyah Berg, Executive Director of New York Appleseed (@nyappleseed) -Matt Gonzales (@mattthegeez), Director of the Education Justice Research and Organizing (EJ-ROC) at NYU Metro Center -Rochelle Du, Integrated Schools Project Coordinator, NY Appleseed Register for and learn more about this @metronyu #webinar, here: bit.ly/3Wa3yDv #NYUMetroCenter #NYUSteinhardt #Webinar #Integration #School #Segregation #EJROC #NYAppleseed #NYC #PublicSchools #Impact #Racism #socialjustice #equity #fairness #access #research #organizer #community #education #quality #learning #learningcommunity #schoolchange #schooltransformation #conversation #children #youth #students #teachers #BrownvBoard #SCOTUS #SupremeCourt #teachers #principals #educators #history #BlackHsitory #AmericanHistory #CivilRights #ThurgoodMarshall #NAACP #NAACPLDF
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🌟 Reflecting Professionally on 2024! 🌟 This year has been incredibly fulfilling on a professional front. I completed my first year as a PhD student in Industrial and Organizational Psychology and am honored to be both a Diversifying Higher Education scholar and an affiliate professor in Social Work at Trinity Christian College. I had the privilege of facilitating restorative justice circles, which was a sacred experience. Through this work, I deepened my relationships with organizations, helping them explore how to integrate restorative justice as a philosophy and way of life beyond the circle process. I’m proud to have connected with numerous Black and Brown-led organizations in Chicago focused on anti-racist leadership and capacity building through AMPT. I leaned into supporting them and assisted consultants in connecting with organizations that needed their expertise most. Additionally, through Adler’s Institute on Public Safety and Social Justice, I witnessed the first cohort of the Illinois Juvenile Justice Commission’s Youth Advisory Board grow in their understanding of the legal system, advocate for change, and become like family. As a former youth in care, I’ve always wondered if my work would lead me to support families impacted by DCFS. This year, it did! I engaged with Kaleidoscope’s THRIVE pilot and met more amazing organizations on Chicago’s West Side, dedicated to addressing the social determinants of health for families. I also became more active in local politics, securing my name on the ballot for Village Trustee in the 2025 April Consolidated Elections. It has been an eye-opening introduction to politics, to say the least! On a personal note, I committed to reading a new book each month, fueling my passion for continuous learning. Looking ahead to 2025, I hope it will bring more opportunities for essay writing and poetry—an area that is calling me closer. 🚀📚 #PhDJourney #SocialWork #RestorativeJustice #CommunityEngagement #AntiRacism #LocalPolitics #ContinuousLearning
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