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Totally agree about First Lady Abby Cox statements on healthy disagreement! As humans, we have a lot more in common than differences. When we intentionally seek to being more understanding vs. being divided, we build better homes, societies, organizations, and a better world for future generations. #disagreebetter #ubuntuinutah #resilience #rwanda #afterallwaslost #reconciliation #peacebuilding #humanitymatters

This was an important visit for me. How enriching to learn from leading organizations and leadership in the #specialeducation, #inclusion and technology fields. #learningbydoing #disabilities #assistivetech #innovation #community

What are the education priorities for the next generation? This #WorldChildrensDay, young leaders from around the world will come together with high-level policymakers to launch the 10-point plan for the future, outlining ten steps and priorities to move from words to action in #TransformingEducation Do you want to be a part of this conversation? ➡️ Register today and secure your spot for the Futures Festival: Education in Crisis: http://g.pe/ToBX50Q8vIV #RaiseYourHand #FundEducation #SDG4

"Number one is public schools need to be equitably funded. Number two is a justice-centered approach that meets students where they're at. Then we'll start to see this public good really become something that's a launching pad for young people." James Ford of NC based HEAL Partner CREED (Center for Racial Equity in Education) / HEAL Together NC. What do strong public schools mean to you? Let us know at the next #PublicSchoolStrong training tomorrow! https://bit.ly/psstraining

𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗟𝗘𝗙𝗧 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘆 The LDAWC is poised for growth, but we want to ensure that we are giving you what you need. We hope we will take 5 minutes of you day to share your thoughts about what life is like supporting a youth with Learning Challenges. The feedback from this survey will help us as we prepare our 2024 programming, book speakers and provide you with advocacy and educational resources. https://lnkd.in/gRAixr8U

"It is our duty to help every child, help them find their way and build them up – that is what real support looks like.” For those little ones who grow up surrounded by crisis, access to education can be the one safe space for them to learn and heal. We spoke to Dr. Cheryl James-Ward, an inspiring educational leader and Trustee at AMF, on how fundamentally important education is in supporting children experiencing crisis. Read the full interview here: #AMFCallToAction #SupportEducation https://lnkd.in/ezPxWTZ7

Today marks the beginning of #TeacherAppreciationWeek! Please join us in supporting the #EDUCATORSforAmericaAct, which proposes several measures to invest in teachers and America's future. The act is a great first step to diversifying the educator pipeline by doubling the TEACH grants to $8k/year and strengthening educator preparation programs. Learn more about the EDUCATORS for America Act here: https://lnkd.in/g3dyEw37

We all have the power to create change in our community. Here, that change starts with providing exceptional education to the children that will lead our future. Learn more about #MandelaDay: https://bit.ly/3RcffX7

We're kicking off the new year by revisiting some of our favorite blog posts from the past twelve months. First up is a post from November written by our Director of Youth Development & Education, Dan Warren, reflecting on his collaboration with Heath Cozens, our Director of Productions. Read it here: https://bit.ly/3tYDwqW #BlogRewind #FavoriteBlogs #YearInReview