Southern Education Foundation’s Post

📣 NEW FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: The Maryland Governor's Office for Children has released the ENOUGH Grant Application Guidance. This initiative is a critical part of a collective effort to combat child poverty and enhance economic mobility. Eligible communities can submit their Notice of Intent to Apply by July 19, 2024. For more information, visit GOC.Maryland.gov. Resources Available for ENOUGH Applicants: - Frequently Asked Questions Document: Responses to commonly asked questions. https://bit.ly/4f4p03V - Webinars: A mix of pre-recorded and live webinars to help communities prepare a strong application to the ENOUGH Grant Program. https://bit.ly/3W1VOlh - Training Hub: Easy-to-access, high-quality virtual training, grounded in proven approaches and tested by leaders across the country. https://bit.ly/468NTat - Resource Library: Resources from a plethora of local, statewide, and national organizations and platforms that specialize in the core competencies highlighted in the Grant NOFO. https://bit.ly/4d081OZ #ENOUGHInitiative #UpliftingChildrenAndFamilies #BreakingTheCycleOfPoverty

McKinsey highlights the urgent need to improve global education systems as automation and AI reshape the workforce. Despite increased enrollment, many students aren't mastering basic skills, leading to widespread 'learning poverty.' This post underscores the critical importance of enhancing education quality and equity to tackle pressing societal challenges. McKinsey & Company #learningpoverty

We researched 14 school systems across the globe that are beating the odds to find out what’s working and how it can be scaled. We found that if all systems globally applied the lessons from 14 successful systems we researched, nearly 350 million children could be lifted out of learning poverty by 2050. Read the report for a set of 4 long-term strategies that could create outsized improvements for students everywhere: https://mck.co/3OT46ZU

Hello LinkedIn Community! My good friend Marcela Andrés has submitted a proposal to speak at the 2025 SXSW EDU conference, and she would love your support to help make this happen! The panel, titled "Partnership Power: Teachers Uplifting Families from Poverty,"is all about showcasing the transformative power of educators. This panel will provide valuable takeaways, including: - Data-driven insights on collaborative partnerships and actionable tactics educators can use to uplift children, families, and communities. - Five practical steps to turn the idea of partnership into reality, including a parent’s perspective on what true collaboration means. - A candid discussion from Mrs. Tavasoli, an educator who faced the harsh reality of the students who didn’t escape poverty despite her best efforts. Your vote could make all the difference in getting her message out there. If you could 1) vote for the panel and 2) share this link with your networks, friends, and family, it would mean the world to Marcela. Voting closes on August 18th, so please cast your vote soon! To vote:  1.) Go here or https://lnkd.in/gt_X78XE   2.) Create an account if you don’t have one already. 3.) Cast your vote!

A New York free of child poverty would mean more families are able to provide the things every parent wants for their children: nourishing meals, safe and stable housing, consistent health care, and opportunities to play sports and participate in the arts. We could break cycles of generational hardship, creating pathways to lasting success and stability. If we eliminated child poverty, New York’s children would be healthier, safer, and more likely to thrive as they enter adulthood. Where will New York be in 2032, the finish line set by our leaders for cutting the state’s child poverty rate in half? We find ourselves reflecting on this question not just as doctors but as a father and a grandmother, respectively. Regardless of our occupation or our political persuasion, we should all agree that failure to protect our children dims the future for everyone. New York ought to lead the way toward a brighter tomorrow, starting with halving child poverty and ultimately eliminating it altogether. https://lnkd.in/eY5sV2uh

As schools resume, the joy on this child’s face reminds us why we do what we do. Education is more than just books and classrooms—it's about giving children in underserved communities the chance to dream, grow, and succeed. Together, we can break the cycle of poverty, one child at a time. 📚🎒 #BackToSchool #EducationForAll #FutureLeaders #BuildingDreams"

This episode in which Eboni and Kali, members of the ABC Coalition parent and caregiver advisory board, speak to the need for a permanent expansion of the Child Tax Credit is terrific!

"Anti-poverty policies launched as part of the War on Poverty—and the related policies they have influenced—have driven the decline in child poverty over the past 25 years. To continue the progress made, policymakers must keep their focus on families with children and strengthen policies and programs that reduce barriers to parental employment, increase family income, and improve access to the social safety net for all families with children. Such efforts will have the joint benefit of reducing child poverty while also supporting children’s development." https://lnkd.in/ecucUK2G

As part of the Prenatal-to-3 State Policy Roadmap, we track states’ progress toward enacting evidence-based policies that help young children and their families. This #EITC Awareness Day, see how your state stacks up. A refundable credit of at least 10% of the federal EITC is shown to positively impact multiple prenatal-to-3 outcomes and effectively reduce child poverty. Learn more at https://bit.ly/3SpU2Ki

Some children in your classroom may live in poverty and require additional emotional support from a learning environment to thrive. PTS partners with schools to offer classroom-level therapeutic support from qualified, school-based service providers who can help children living in poverty by: ✅Building relationships ✅Providing early intervention ✅Teaching SEL strategies ✅Creating a positive classroom culture Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/etaJtCm6 #ClassroomPoverty