When parents are engaged, students thrive. Sheilah Bass, a member of Bridge 2 Hope's Grandparent Action Team, highlights the importance of family support in education and how it can change the course of a child’s success! #ItTakesAVilllage #FamilyInvolvementInEducation #Collaboration #STLSchools #Bridge2Hope #HighQualityEducation #Thrive #StudentSupport
The Opportunity Trust
Non-profit Organizations
St. Louis, Missouri 2,366 followers
Building a better future for St. Louis together.
About us
The Opportunity Trust is the result of nearly a year studying what is working in our nation's most dynamic regions and by engaging parents and teachers, as well as leaders in schools, communities, and businesses on how we can help to accelerate the pace of change in St. Louis. We envision a St. Louis where every single person is able to find success in a rapidly changing world and a region that draws people from all backgrounds because of its renewed sense of possibility, growing economic opportunity, and safe, just, and joyful communities.
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https://theopportunitytrust.org
External link for The Opportunity Trust
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- St. Louis, Missouri
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2017
- Specialties
- Education, Collaboration, and Philanthropy
Locations
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Primary
5501 Delmar Blvd
Suite 300
St. Louis, Missouri 63112, US
Employees at The Opportunity Trust
Updates
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Do you know someone passionate about making a difference in education and racial equity in St. Louis? We are seeking nominations for our Reinvention by Community Selection Committee! This is a paid opportunity to help guide impactful decisions on innovative solutions. Nominations are open now until October 4. https://lnkd.in/gahPpZZR #ReinventionByCommunity #GrantOpportunity #InnovativeSolutions #Entrepreneurs #StLouisEntrepreneurs #SelectionCommittee
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The Opportunity Trust is excited to announce, in partnership with Emerson, the launch of the Emerson Early Literacy Challenge. This initiative will provide funding, expert support, and resources to selected Local Education Agencies (LEAs) in St. Louis as they work to close the third-grade reading proficiency gap. LEAs can now apply to be part of this transformative two-year program -- applications are open through September 26, 2024. Learn more and apply today at https://lnkd.in/gHgtF-Wi
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🎉What an incredible week for the team at BELIEVE STL Academy as they hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially commemorate their opening. Our team members were happy to attend and celebrate with BELIEVE's supporters, staff, and students, and it was so cool to see other local charters and districts represented at the event, sharing their wisdom and encouragement with St. Louis' newest school. We were also inspired by the support from BJC HealthCare who has donated a state-of-the-art simulation lab complete with hospital beds, diagnostic tools, and lifelike mannequins, that will give students real-world experience as a foundation for careers in the medical field. Congrats again to the BELIEVE community, we're so thrilled to work alongside you to raise the bar for what's possible for students in our city. #BELIEVE #WeBELIEVE #StLouisSchools #CharterSchools #Community
The ribbon has been cut and BELIEVE Academy is officially open in St. Louis, paving the way for students to earn college credits and health certifications while in high school. A brighter future starts now! #MoChartersWork #CharterEducation #MoLeg
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Happy National Hispanic Heritage Month to all! Though the St. Louis region has not historically been home to a large Latinx population, it has been home to a vibrant, diverse, and growing community, and as St. Louis Public Radio recently reported, we know Latinx families and students are poised to play an even bigger role in our neighborhoods -- and schools -- in the coming decades! Join us in celebrating and honoring St. Louis' Latinx students, families, and communities as we work together to ensure students from all backgrounds have access to the education and future they deserve. https://lnkd.in/gsAXz-cX #HispanicHeritageMonth #HispanicAndLatinoHeritageMonth #Latinx #StLouisEnEspanol
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Today is National Voter Registration Day! As we near election season, it is important that you register to vote (or double-check your registration) to ensure you're able to exercise your power and participate in critical local, state, and national elections. A key tenet of our work is empowering people to lead the charge in building the type of world they wish to see. Voting in local elections is a critical way to make sure your voice is heard as we collectively determine who holds the power to make decisions regarding our communities. Check out https://lnkd.in/g_3vePg to learn more about the importance of voting, find resources to help understand what is at stake in the upcoming election cycle, and ensure your registration is current. We know that voting is not the only way to make real change and drive toward the future, but it is certainly an important one. #Vote #NationalVoterRegistrationDay #VoterRegistration #ElectionSeason #EmpowerCommunities #MakeYourVoiceHeard
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Our Catalyst Fellowship connects a diverse community of education innovators with national coaches and trainers to design and pitch a pilot program that leverages local perspectives into real change for our students and schools. This last year, our 7th cohort of Catalyst Fellows leaned into this opportunity to build the skills, knowledge, and networks to bring life-changing ideas back to their community. Check out our recent blog post to learn more about this cohort - and stay tuned for more info on how to apply to join our next Catalyst Cohort this fall! https://lnkd.in/gTcwsxPW #Catalyst #Innovation #CatalystFellowship #StLouisEducators #StLouisChangemakers #EducationInnovation Joe Alway-Baker Laura Linck Daniel McCready Dr. Destiny Reddick Christina Salmo Demetrius Upchurch, M.Ed (he/him) Darius Williams
Meet Our Cohort 7 Catalyst Fellows - The Opportunity Trust
https://theopportunitytrust.org
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Parents play a crucial role in shaping their children's educational journey. That's why we partner with organizations like Bridge 2 Hope to help parents understand how they can get involved and raise the bar in their child's education. Together, we can build a stronger future for our students! #ParentAndFamilyInvolvementInEducation #Bridge2Hope #Parents #WrapAroundSupport #StLouisSchools #StLouisEducation #ReadLeadExceed
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Today marks the beginning of Parent and Family Involvement in Education Week. This week resonates deeply with us at The Opportunity Trust; we know how important engaged family members are for accelerating student growth and improving academic outcomes. This is why we partner with organizations like Activate STL, who listen to the concerns of families and community members and organizes and mobilizes to support equitable school choices, and Navigate STL Schools, who help families learn about the local school options and empowers parents to make the informed decisions about their children's education. We also partner with national organizations like Learning Heroes (US), which provides parents and teachers with strategies for establishing parent-teacher relationships to help parents better understand their children's progress in the classroom, and tools to help parents and families provide additional academic support at home. Check out https://lnkd.in/gPkUX5ER to see more ways parents and families can get involved in their kids' education and ensure learning and growth happen around the clock. #ParentAndFamilyInvolvementInEducation #GoBeyondGrades #ActivateSTL #NavigateSTL #Parents #WrapAroundSupport #StLouisSchools #StLouisEducation #ReadLeadExceed #ItTakesAVillage
Go Beyond Grades
https://gobeyondgrades.org
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Happy National Literacy Month to all! We know just how important reading and writing are to young folks looking to achieve academic and life success, and we know some incredible schools around the city are focused on supporting their students' literacy journey. Want to get involved? Check out these literacy education job opportunities at some of our partner schools around town. Apply today, or share these opportunities with the prospective ELA teachers in your network! https://bit.ly/TOTJTM #StLouisJobs #EducationCareers #StLouisEducationJobs #EducationLeaders #Literacy Month #LiteracyInstruction St. Louis Voices Academy of Media Arts KIPP St. Louis Momentum Academy Kairos Academies