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Greater civics engagement and education is of critical importance to the future of our people, our economy and our democracy. https://lnkd.in/gzkQhHxE

As Girls' Schools Association & Association of School and College Leaders celebrate their joint 150th anniversary, formed from a movement to provide education for girls, we look at what equality for women and girls looks like today. This anniversary marks an important milestone in girls’ education and a moment to acknowledge the vital historical, and future role, girls’ schools play in creating a fairer world for all. Join me at the ASCL conference on 8th March where I will take us on a journey through these 150 years, and present new research unpicking perceptions of equality for schoolgirls in areas such as business, politics, sport, and the home. Have we come far enough? How can educational leaders play a galvanising role in young women’s lives? How can schools act as a catalyst for positive societal change through empowering every young woman?

Check out our FIRST #PeopleofSTEAM blog featuring my incredible colleague Faith Bongiorno 😁 #edi #youthleadership #morethanrobots

"Interest convergence as a concept suggests that progress and justice in social issues are based on the interests (i.e. needs, values, and desired outcomes) of different groups of people aligning or being shared. In short, achieving any movement in social justice, including educational justice, is predicated on the interests of dominant stakeholders (i.e. white stakeholders)... Making equality happen requires a reimagining and thus redistribution of power." What is “interest convergence”? Plus, how can we use it to understand the state of racial equity work in education? This month’s blog explores UW Ph.D. candidate Geo Yang’s understanding of interest convergence as a concept, as well as contextualizes interest convergence in both a historical and current setting Read it here: https://lnkd.in/gPKJdx4k

STEM education, particularly for underrepresented students, is a top priority for ATC. Learn more about how we’re working to build passion for STEM in our Report to the Community: https://ow.ly/Bsu550Qok8X

The real question is, “Can we be ready in time to serve them?” This is a wave of growth in enrollment for higher education. I don’t think we have ever seen something like this as an industry. It’s definitely a positive shift and it will likely continue. “Latinos make up a growing share of all students enrolled at postsecondary institutions. In 1980, there were about 470,000 Latinos enrolled at degree-granting postsecondary institutions, accounting for 4% of all students. By 2000, Latino enrollment had increased to 1.5 million, or 10% of all students. And by 2020, 3.7 million Latinos were enrolled, accounting for a fifth of all postsecondary students.” Pew Research Center #highereducation #sisepuede

Did you know that in 1982, Native Forward Scholars Fund awarded 158 students, the average amount being $3,700 per student? Today, the average award amount per student is $8,278. For over 53 years, Native Forward has empowered 22,000 students from over 500 Tribes in all 50 states by providing scholarship dollars and support for services for undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees. Reflecting on moments like this is essential in recognizing and honoring our past, present, and future stories. Visit our website to learn more about Native Forward's history on "Time for Advocacy." #NativeForward #NativeHigherEducation #NativeScholars

In a recent piece, we highlighted one key way donors can make a difference by funding existing academic centers and programs – or by founding new ones – committed to advancing free speech, civil discourse, viewpoint diversity and a more open and robust intellectual environment on campus. https://bit.ly/4ccznAE

I had the absolute pleasure of meeting Dr. Zainab Okolo, LCMFT this week! An inspirational person - currently the Senior Vice President of Policy, Advocacy & Government Relations at The Jed Foundation (JED) and also a mental health expert & practitioner. She shared her recent article in the US News and World Report: Colleges Must Do More to Support the Safety and Emotional Well-Being of Black Women Leaders. https://lnkd.in/ecsrPJ8G As I have watched colleagues in both higher education and K-12 spaces (as well as the students!) struggle with mental health and other emotional challenges, I wanted to share her article so we can continue the dialogue about how we can help support. She raises great questions to reflect on: 💜 "What systems can be put in place to guarantee that the leaders caring for our most vulnerable students also receive the support they need to thrive?" 💜 "How can higher education leaders work proactively to address and dismantle the root causes that contribute to the deterioration of Black women’s mental health in colleges and universities across the country?" "At The Jed Foundation (JED), a leading nonprofit that protects emotional health and prevents suicide for our nation’s teens and young adults, we recommend beginning by reflecting on the following questions: ✅ How do university policies and practices intentionally address the barriers Black women face in academia?  ✅ What kind of ongoing training, support and counseling is available to faculty, advisers and other student support personnel? ✅ What policies or procedures are in place to create a caring culture and protect the rights and emotional well-being of Black faculty and students? Thanks for reading and sharing Dr. Zainab Okolo, LCMFT's article and please share any comments you have on this topic, in particular: 💜 For those of us working in independent schools and with younger students, how can we help? 💜 How can we build better support networks and awareness in independent schools? 💜 As we send our children off to college, how can we help them with their mental health and emotional well-being and help them support those professionals at their universities, particularly the black women? It has been difficult hearing about the suicides at my own alma mater these past few years, especially as my daughter is attending. 💜 How can summer and auxiliary programs best provide safe environments for our youth? #studentmentalhealth #youthmentalhealth #independentschools #summerprograms #auxiliaryprograms