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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?1??: https://lnkd.in/gPUaCNWS Part?2??: https://lnkd.in/gbDCBrwK Part?3??: https://lnkd.in/gsTp9s5Q

This Thursday at 4:30 p.m. ET, join Foreign Policy for a special live taping of The Catch, the groundbreaking and award-winning podcast that delves into the world’s most urgent environmental challenges. During this taping, environmental experts will discuss how we can balance between the interests of ocean conservationists and local communities. With climate change, illegal fishing, and habitat destruction threatening global ecosystems, this conversation couldn’t be more timely or important. Register now to join virtually: https://ow.ly/slEy50TtI0M

Protecting the future of the Colorado River requires comprehensive and sustainable solutions. Former Denver Water CEO Jim Lochhead shares more in a recent PBS NewsHour Tipping Point special with Miles O’Brien. Watch the full episode: https://ow.ly/VPiR50Tm4s2 #ColoradoRiver #CORiver #WaterManagement #WaterConservation #WaterSolutions #ProtectOurRivers

“We’ve proven as a region in the past that when we focus on something, we can really make a difference.” Recently, Senior Program Officer Meredith Bergstrom joined the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal to discuss the intersection of housing and transportation in Northwest Arkansas. Listen to the full interview: https://ow.ly/UHtW50Tr0ct

School is back in session! Hear from Colorado teacher-librarian Gina Bernacchi on the ways she helps students explore all the career opportunities available to them after they graduate. #Education #BackToSchool #CareerPathways #EdChat

“They’re stepping up and claiming those roles, whether or not people want them to.” On a recent PBS NewsHour Tipping Point special with Miles O’Brien, Navajo Nation member Heather Tanana shared how Tribal Nations are reclaiming their voices in conversations about the future of the Colorado River and other vital water resources. Watch the full episode: https://ow.ly/iGhX50Tm2V9 #ColoradoRiver #CORiver #WaterManagement #WaterConservation #WaterSolutions #ProtectOurRivers