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In Northwest Arkansas, Rodrigo Salas helps the Hispanic community grow their great ideas into entrepreneurial ventures as the Executive Director of Entrepreneurship for All (EforAll) Northwest Arkansas. Learn more about his work: https://ow.ly/bx0750TuQQE #HispanicHeritageMonth #NWArkansas #Entrepreneurship #InclusiveGrowth

Recently, with Foreign Policy, we hosted a live taping of The Catch at the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly. Leading experts in the field discussed how marine protected areas can be designed more collaboratively with fishing communities to foster ocean stewardship — because when people with different ideas and backgrounds are all at the table, we come up with better solutions. Watch the full session: https://ow.ly/u9kg50TG38M

"This is about addressing the negative narratives of the Delta and moving the needle from the inside out." A new program by Mississippi Delta National Heritage Area and StoryWorks Theater is empowering Delta residents to become cultural heritage ambassadors, reclaiming their stories and creating economic benefit for their community. Discover how locals are becoming storytellers and sharing unique pieces of Delta history: https://ow.ly/ySc650TFVzo #MississippiDelta #CulturalHeritage #Storytelling #DeltaAmbassadors #AuthenticVoices #EconomicOpportunity

???MARK YOUR CALENDARS Join us on October 14 at 12:30 PM ET for an insightful conversation about the current state of mental health for Gen Z students, and how parents, schools and educators can help them thrive. Romy Drucker, Education Program Director, will be joined by clinical psychologist Lisa Damour, PhD to discuss recent research the Walton Family Foundation developed in partnership with Gallup to explore the interplay between mental health and students’ ability to thrive academically as well as Gen Z well-being trends and challenges. This is your chance to gain valuable insights and engage directly with Dr. Damour during a live Q&A session. ?? Set your reminder now: https://lnkd.in/gxTSMPqa #GenZResearch #EducationInnovation #MentalHealthInEducation #PhilanthropyImpact

“We are a fifth of the whole country. If we want to make a difference on issues as important as ocean health, we need to be talking to Latinos and involving Latinos.” As founder of Azul, a non-profit organization working to conserve marine resources, Marce Gutiérrez-Graudi?? works to engage Latino communities in the marine conservation movement. Read more: https://ow.ly/QJ4450TuQqk #HispanicHeritageMonth #EnvironmentLeaders #OceanConservation #MarineConservation #Environment

“We are training community members to reclaim the narrative of life on the border and be the ones to tell their own stories.” As founder of the award-winning nonprofit media organization Conecta Arizona, Maritza Felix is bringing relevant, fact-based information to Spanish-speaking audiences, and creating more community journalists to tell their own stories. Learn more: https://ow.ly/JR1050Tz28Q #HispanicHeritageMonth #Journalism #CommunityJournalism #LocalJournalism

How can schools better prepare students for the future? From community connections to financial planning lessons, hear what students themselves think they need to be successful in the future. #Education #CareerPathways #StudentSuccess #EdChat

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