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I am filled with joy from yesterday's event focused on early childhood education. #Delaware never fails to show up and dig in on tough topics! I know the landscape of our state will forever be changed because of the actions we put in motion yesterday! I grateful to my village, who supports the sometimes far-reaching ideas I have. Thank you Social Contract for saying yes to supporting this event. Thank you Highmark Delaware for your sponsorship. Thank you, Delaware State University, Kimberly Krzanowski, Ed. D., and Shelley Rouser, Ph. D. for providing unwavering support for this event. Thank you, Dr. Margareth Legaspi and Elizabeth Groginsky for making time and space in your schedules to share your insights. Thank you, Kyle Evans Gay and Sarah Stowens, Ed.D. for your support and presence. I overwhelmed with gratitude to our speakers: Elizabeth Groginsky, Lee Johnson III, Ph.D., CHES?, Neils Ribeiro-Yemofio, Caitlin Gleason, Todd Hackett-Slimm, Ed.D., Dr. Calvin E. Moore, Jr., and Dr. Rosalyn Washington. Thank you! #gratitude #hopeful #inspired #onward

“We are at a point in this journey with this new administration where we are asking the funding and regulatory questions out loud, how we are shifting… when we talk about universality in a way that’s about care of the child, not just funding. Let us not forget every single child in Delaware deserves a safe, trauma-free enriched environment… we are going to create an ecosystem that brings our the best for our parents for our kids and for all of us.” - Lt. Governor-Elect Kyle Evans Gay introducing the keynote presentation at “Gathering for Our Future: Transformative Talks in Early Education”.

If you're curious about the #earlychildhood landscape in #Delaware, join us at Delaware State University on Wednesday for "Gathering for Our Future: Transformative Talks in Early Education". Learn more about our exciting speakers and register for free here: https://lnkd.in/eRjx52KG

This was a fun exercise in creativity and the lighter side of business. Kudos to Inc. Magazine for the opportunity to participate!

There's still time to register for Thursday's webinar, "All Hands on Deck: The Role of Counties in Addressing Community Violence" at 2pm Eastern Time. The webinar is co-hosted by GIFFORDS Center for Violence Prevention and NACCHO. This is an excellent opportunity to hear from leaders across the country including Social Contract Director, Alisia Nichols! Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/ejMRgjjK

Day two of the PA Workforce Development Association Leaders Symposium is off to a great start with “Legislative Watch: The Latest on WIOA, TANF, Pennsylvania Initiatives, and More.” “A lot of times, workforce development is a convenient talking point but we are seeing multiple [federal] investments in this area. Workforce development isn’t exactly directly funded in those bills but… there are numerous workforce components to the grant requirements.” - Chris Andresen, Dutko Government Relations

We are thoroughly enjoying Day 2 at the #NIJ2024 National Research Conference. So many interesting panels…so little time. U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs (OJP) Patrick Signoret Raven Scott Social Contract

“The pandemic changed us as a culture and it changed us as people. The way we need to approach leadership has changed. It’s not enough to focus on the individual… Your work is bigger than one person.” As leaders we need people to know this work is bigger than us. Sure, there are challenges but it all starts with how we lead people, starting with our vision and values.” Darrell "Coach D" Andrews #PWDALeaders #WorkforceLeaders

“By working with our community and industry partners, we help students develop their whole child skills, interest in lifelong learning, leadership and social skills. The power of public education in a caring community is that it provides pathways for students [that might not otherwise exist]…expanding experiences beyond the classroom, workforce and industry is such an important part of that.” - Dr. Carol D. Birks #PWDALeaders #WorkforceLeaders

“The future of work may already be here and it demands a proactive, nimble response… The job seekers, the community are relying on us to provide solutions that lead to long term growth, pathways to success and sustainability…” Carrie Amann, CAE, (PA Workforce Development Association) We’re on the ground in Bethlehem for the PWDA Leaders Symposium and looking forward to a great day of learning!