UMFS的动态

In communities across the country, the demand for early childhood education (ECE) exceeds the number of slots available for children, including in #Missouri. Kids Win Missouri is working to address this challenge through its Child Care & Early Education Community Planning Project, which is supporting the development of locally focused community plans designed to chart a path toward a child care and early education system that better meets each community’s needs. Learn more about the initiative and how IFF is contributing to the work in our recent story: https://lnkd.in/e9SdXCUB

Well said Jim Davnie and Kent Pekel. With a focus on solutions, Family Engagement, Positive School Climate/Multi-tiered Systems of support, Data-Driven Early Warning Systems, Increased Caring Adults and Mentors, we are addressing the root causes instead of solely placing the blame on the student and/or their families. According to the MN Student Survey data, 25% of 11th grade students, 28% of 9th grade students, 32% of 8th grade students, and 54% of 5th grade students in MN say "adults in my community care quite a bit/very much about me". Flip the language and say out loud the % of students who feel adults don't care about them. This is why our community efforts to listen to and come alongside our young people is so important. Our young folks need multiple layers of support and this isn't only the school's responsibility. We continue our efforts to open a youth center in our small rural community for this very reason; our youth have told us what they need! Read more in MN Alliance with Youth report, Chronic Absenteeism: A National and Local Challenge. https://lnkd.in/gM-rXwwW

#VoteToTransformLives: Education To improve children and young people's experiences at school, we call for better supports that provide a link between the community and school. This quote from a young person we work with illustrates perfectly why this support is needed. #TransformingLives #CommunityEngagement #SchoolSupport #YouthEmpowerment #StudentSuccess ?? ??

?? ASK & ANSWER: Where do you think the gifted community needs more support? Let's identify the areas where we can grow and better support our gifted students! ?? #GiftedEducation #CommunitySupport

A good one. Quality education is the key to a growing and safe community.

These are wonderful ways in which this product can be used! Providing answers to isolation, and loneliness, along with assisting people in making human connection is what Postbook is all about! Great job Jonathan and Erica! #connection #purpose #relationships #entrepreneurship #thoughtful #caringforseniors

California's public school facilities need our support now more than ever. Equitable funding is crucial to ensure that every child, regardless of their zip code, has access to safe, modern, and effective learning environments. It's time to fundamentally change how school facilities are funded so that all students have access to the facilities they need and deserve to focus on their education. California students urgently need school facility funding from the state to modernize outdated and unsafe facilities. We must pass an education bond this year because there are billions of dollars in unmet needs. In moving forward with a much-needed education bond, however, it is crucial that our state legislature and the Newsom administration first fix the inequitable and unconstitutional system of school facility financing in California. Currently, low-wealth districts receive far less in state facility funding per student compared to their higher wealth counterparts ($7,000 vs. over $300,000)—even though they have greater modernization needs from compounded disinvestment from the state, and less ability to raise local funds. Learn more: ?? Let's push for fair and adequate funding for all California public schools! Join the movement, spread the word, and let’s make a difference together! #FundOurSchools #EquitableEducation #SupportPublicSchools #CaliforniaEducation #InvestInOurFuture Help create brighter futures for EVERY student in California!

What are the rituals in your community? Rituals are actions that carry specific meaning for members of a community. Often, they are used to publicly recognize the contributions of certain members. This strengthens the bonds within the community, both by showing appreciation for the members being recognized, but also by inspiring those who are giving the recognition. Rituals are all around us. For example: College graduation ceremonies are a a ritual, recognizing the accomplishments of those in the student community who have earned their degrees. Mother's Day is a a ritual, recognizing the important role that mothers play in our communities. Worship services are a ritual -- whether they take place at a church, a synagogue, or a mosque -- which unite the community members. If you have a community, what are its rituals? If you are thinking of launching a community, what will its rituals be? #communitybuilding

Lynwood Superintendent Gudiel Crosthwaite calls on our state leadership to fundamentally change how school facilities are funded so that all students have access to the facilities they need and deserve to focus on their education. Learn more: ?? California students urgently need school facility funding from the state to modernize outdated and unsafe facilities. We must pass an education bond this year because there are billions of dollars in unmet needs. In moving forward with a much-needed education bond, however, it is crucial that our state legislature and the Newsom administration first fix the inequitable and unconstitutional system of school facility financing in California. Currently, low-wealth districts receive substantially less state facility funding per student compared to their higher wealth counterparts—even though they have greater modernization needs from compounded disinvestment from the state, and less ability to raise local funds. Through this system, wealthy school districts can build theaters and STEM labs and pools. But low-wealth neighborhoods, who have been historically ignored and underinvested in—who need more funds to meet the needs of their students—are stuck using what funds they have to repair HVAC systems and maintain the conditions of their existing buildings. The result is an unequal and unconstitutional system in which students in low-wealth districts receive an education inferior to that of their peers in higher-wealth districts. Join Public Advocates and impacted students, families, educators, and grassroots community organizations across the state who are urging for an equitable education bond by signing onto our petition: https://lnkd.in/gHnezfTr

Did you know that approximately 55% of the state’s population lives in a defined child care desert? And, that number expands to 68% in rural Oklahoma? At OPSR, we remain committed to finding sustainable solutions to these challenges by advocating for: - Increased public investment in early childhood education and care - Exploration of new public-private partnerships to support providers Together, we can build a brighter future for Oklahoma’s children.