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Here’s an interesting question for donors to ask non-profits: “How do you innovate?” As we see it, any organization that wants to be a catalyst for change cannot get set in their ways. Innovation has to be part of the culture and it’s one of the metrics that we’d like to be measured by.

The Shared Leadership Network met to explore the topic of Meaningfully Involving Families and Communities. THIS IS WHAT WE LEARNED: Meaningfully involving students, families, and communities goes beyond asking for their opinions. It means intentionally involving them in the design process, actively encouraging families and community organizations to be on campus and involved in student activities, and valuing families as experts in their larger communities. Here are some examples ⬇️ ➡️ Teams devote time and funds for home visits, encouraging parent participation in some projects and internships, allowing students to gain credit while working to better their communities. ➡️ Teams decide to adopt a year-round schedule or adjust daily start and end times to better meet the needs of the students and community. ➡️ Teams advance a bilingual and bicultural program that is different from the district’s standard language immersion. ➡️ Teams decide to use a community schools model to meet the needs of the whole community, including offering medical and dental services, opening their campuses after school hours for activities and adult education, and providing social services connections. Interested in joining the Maricopa County Shared-Leadership Network? Register for free https://lnkd.in/g4fjcBtb #Shared-Leadership #Shared-LeadershipNetwork #Teacher-PoweredSchools #Teacher-Powered

CatholicU Tucson Q&A📚🎉 Got burning questions about college life? Ask away in the comments and let's get them answered! From academics to campus activities, our team is here to guide you through the exciting journey of college exploration. • • • #TucsonBusinessCommunity #LocalCollaboration #SupportLocalBusinesses #PartnershipMatters #TucsonPride #CommunityDrivenEducation #StudentOpportunities #BusinessNetworking #CareerDevelopment #InternshipProgram #LocalEconomy #BuildingConnections #TucsonLeadership #EducationForAll

At BEN, we’re all about seeking new ways to expand learning opportunities for public school teachers and students. New things we introduced into our 2023 programs: collaborations with Bermuda Zoological Society and Planet Math to reduce transportation costs, four new field trip expeditions around the island, an expansion to our BEN Book Club for 4-5 year olds and increased professional development offerings for teachers.   However, the real game changer has been our summer reading program. This is an intervention program targeting students in Grade 2 who have not fully mastered phonics and the alphabetic code. With limited spaces available to just one year group, we wondered how this summer program could make more impact on reading challenges in schools. Our solution: to create five paid internships for education undergraduates giving them first-hand experience of evidence-based reading teaching methods.  We couldn’t have done this without the support of our summer program host, Somersfield Academy Bermuda and the generous support of Fortitude Re and Centennial Bermuda Foundation.  Innovation isn’t just a buzzword: it’s the backbone of our mission to build a professional learning community that expands opportunities for Bermuda’s public school teachers and students. #schoolsuccess #educationalleadership #bermuda

For high school students with Ivy League and top college aspirations, summer can be a particularly stressful time. The pressure to stand out in the college admissions process can feel overwhelming, especially if you missed the deadlines for prestigious academic summer programs. But don't worry, it's not too late to engage in meaningful summer activities that will impress Ivy League admissions officers! Whether it's volunteering in your community, interning at a local business, or pursuing a personal project, there are plenty of ways to make the most of your summer. By demonstrating initiative, creativity, and a passion for learning, you can showcase your potential as a future Ivy League student. Here are 5 ideas that students can still plan... https://lnkd.in/entxP9WX

🔦💡Spotlight on Daniel, one of our amazing Teens In Public Service (TiPS) interns for our Summer Academy program. We are lucky to have a great relationship with TiPS and their incredible youth leaders. Meet Daniel, a local role model with a passion for community building: 🏗What interests you about public service? What interest me most about public service is making a difference in my own and others' communities. 📚What do you enjoy about working the Summer Academy Program at ASC? I enjoy the fact that it’s obvious everyone puts in effort whether it’s staff organizing stuff or students working hard. 🔮️What do you want your future in public service to look like? I want to be a leader of communities and support positive change. ⚽️Tell us about a hobby of yours when you are not working! A hobby I really enjoy is sports from watching them to playing them. My favorites are soccer, basketball, and football.

Summer is upon us, but that doesn't mean our Arizona students have stopped learning. Student summer programs are important for: - Exploration and discovery - Skill development - College and career readiness - Socialization - Personal growth and confidence. Summer programs are vital in preparing students for success in both their academic and personal lives. #EducationMatters #SummerLearning

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The world today faces a multitude of challenges – violent conflicts disrupt education and stability, a polarized online environment fosters negativity, and persistent economic inequality limits opportunities. These issues threaten not only individual futures but also the overall stability of societies. It is crucial to equip youth with the skills needed to foster a culture of peace, nurture responsible global citizens, and promote sustainable development, in order to build a more just, inclusive, and sustainable future for all. In the spirit of cultivating a more inclusive space, we’re unpacking May East’s “Leverage Point 2 – Developing spaces for gathering and belonging” – where summer youth interns of Eye on Ivy relook at their everyday public spaces with lens of curiosity. Seeing what that place means to them, what makes that place unique, is the place living up to its full potential? Creative Production By: Eman Ahmad, LGSi (Lahore Grammar School International) and Eye On Ivy Intern #PublicSpace #Inclusive #SDG4 #KaarvanCraftsFoundation

Our summer program visits are off to a fantastic start! This week, Cassandra Franco-Camacho and Sabrina Zurkuhlen headed to Phillips Academy to chat with summer program instructors about starting teaching careers in independent schools! This is just the beginning of our summer tour. If you are interested in learning more about a career in independent schools or have a summer program you would like us to visit, don’t hesitate to reach out. #summerprograms #teachingcareer #independentschools #summerinstructors #hiring #chooseteaching