Collaborative Communications Group

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International Women’s Day is a celebration, it’s a reminder. Women make the education sector go around. Across classrooms, boardrooms, and policymaking spaces, they lead, nurture, and shape the future. The numbers tell the story: 77% of public school teachers in the United States were women (National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)) 89% of early childhood educators—laying the foundation for lifelong learning—are women. (Center for the Study of Child Care Employment, UC Berkeley) 2/3 of the illiterate population around the world are women, yet they drive literacy and learning for generations. (World Literacy Foundation) And, despite their leadership in education, Women are still underrepresented in the highest levels of decision-making. At Collaborative Communications Group, a woman-owned and operated firm, we see this every day: the impact of women leading, advocating, and transforming learning spaces. Today, we honor the educators, caregivers, and changemakers who carry this work forward—often without the recognition they deserve. To all the women who teach, mentor, and push for a better, more equitable future: we see you, we celebrate you, and we stand with you.

From museums to youth programs, EVERY community space can be a classroom! ??? At #SXSWEDU, our panel brought insights and industry knowledge on how learning ecosystems extend beyond schools to create powerful opportunities for youth. Huge thanks to Manny Juarez (Griffin Museum of Science and Industry), Shawna Rosenzweig (Camp Fire), and Amiyah Elam (National 4-H Council) for sharing their insights—and to Safaniya Stevenson from our team for facilitating such a dynamic discussion. We know schools can’t do it alone, and out-of-school programs play a crucial role in preparing young people for future success. Let’s keep the conversation going! How do you see community-based learning shaping the next generation? Drop your thoughts below. ??

Exciting news from Actionable Intelligence for Social Policy (AISP)! A Toolkit for Centering Racial Equity Throughout Data Integration Version 2.0 is here! Originally released in 2020, this vital resource has helped hundreds of organizations and agencies acknowledge and address bias in data, data infrastructure, and data practices. The Toolkit describes positive and problematic practices for centering racial equity across the six stages of the data life cycle and offers more than 50 new Work-in-Action examples that demonstrate how communities have built strong foundations for community engagement. An accompanying workbook that offers activities and additional guidance for organizations is also available alongside the Toolkit. At Collaborative, it was our honor to help AISP produce an interactive version of the Toolkit that includes enhanced, user-friendly features and navigation tools as well as connections to additional resources. Explore the updated Toolkit at: https://lnkd.in/ghG9N--t

We’re BOOTS ON THE GROUND at SXSW EDU Day 2. ?? Yesterday, we learned about supporting the next generation of content creators and how to measure the civic impact of young people in our communities. Today, we’ll be talking brand, learning how to build youth confidence in the future and even hearing from the 100th woman in space! What sessions are you looking forward to most? Safaniya Stevenson Itzel Gutierrez Terri Ferinde, Ed.D.

Saddle up, everyone! ???? The SXSW EDU session moderated by our own Safaniya Stevenson: "Community Power: Elevating Youth Through Learning Ecosystems" is eligible for continuing professional education (CPE) credit! https://lnkd.in/e6Cx__KX We’re ready to connect and share ideas with all of you.

A successful event isn’t just about creativity; it’s also about financial strategy. In our first episode of Collaborative Conversations, Senior Associate Samantha Stevens explains a couple of principles she uses to optimize budgets. Don't miss our next webinar: https://bit.ly/4h4vQq3

Event planners aren’t just vendors - they’re thought partners and strategic counsel. Recently, our Associate Director of Events Carolyn Dorf, CMP Dorf hosted the first episode of Collaborative Conversations, where she shared some insights into how a good event planner views their role on a team. Don't forget to check out our next webinar: https://bit.ly/4h4vQq3

Even the most meticulously planned events can face disruptions— weather emergencies, tech failures, and last-minute venue issues. Is your event prepared to handle the unexpected? Join us for From Chaos to Control: Event Risk Management Strategies, a 30-minute webinar packed with real-world crisis response strategies, expert insights, and practical tools to keep your events running smoothly, no matter what comes your way. ? Identify and mitigate risks before they escalate ? Build a crisis response framework that works ? Learn from real event challenges—and how they were overcome ? Communicate effectively under pressure ?? Bonus: Attendees will receive a must-have crisis checklist to strengthen their event strategy! ?? Date & Time: Wednesday, March 19 from 1:00-1:30 pm ET / 10:00-10:30 am PT ?? Register Now: https://lnkd.in/dFcUM3Vg Don’t leave your event’s success to chance—sign up today! #EventPlanning #RiskManagement #CrisisManagement #EventSuccess #MeetingsAndEvents #EventProfs

The education sector is facing unprecedented changes, and the noise is overwhelming. In a landscape filled with uncertainty, how can organizations cut through the chaos and provide clarity? Jen Peters unpacks how Collaborative Communications is seeing organizations succeed by focusing on: ?? Thoughtful analysis over knee-jerk reactions ?? Storytelling grounded in reliable data ?? Amplifying the voices of those most affected Now, more than ever, fact-based, human-centered communication is essential. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eHzkggg9