At John Lewis Elementary School, a 2024 graduate of the Family Engagement Partnership, educators are excited to continue their journey to embed #REALFamilyEngagement practices. That includes authentic opportunities to partner with families, no matter their background or the language they speak at home. https://lnkd.in/eSCAfurA
Flamboyan Foundation
Philanthropic Fundraising Services
Washington, DC 2,660 followers
Working to ensure students most impacted by inequity are prepared to succeed in school and beyond.
About us
Many challenges surround efforts to improve outcomes for kids: systemic inequity, poverty, and scarce resources. In the face of such daunting barriers, it is difficult to find what works, let alone to influence wider change. Flamboyan believes that ultimately, people solve problems. To solve complex societal challenges, they need strategic support and impact-driven best practices and tools. At Flamboyan, we work at the intersection of education, government, strategic philanthropy and the non-profit sector, equipping leaders, teachers and community members to improve educational outcomes for kids through catalytic, results-driven collaboration. In D.C., we help educators transform student learning through partnership with families. Teachers report that family engagement work helps them feel more supported in the classroom and that students are more motivated to learn. Principals who work with us say that family engagement has improved their student achievement. For parents, Flamboyan's family engagement efforts create a renewed sense of hope and clarity on how to most effectively support their child's learning. In Puerto Rico, we are a leading foundation, paving the way for innovation in our sector and partnering with committed people in government, foundations, nonprofits, and schools. Collaboratively, we have overcome barriers to increase strategic, results-driven philanthropy and published critical research addressing deeply entrenched problems in our public schools. Moving forward, we will focus on identifying, replicating, and celebrating great teaching practices that impact student outcomes. The work of Flamboyan starts with people, listening and learning from parents, teachers, practitioners, and researchers. We refine, synthesize, and iterate upon their insights to create practical and effective trainings and tools and advocate for policies and system changes that help people help children succeed.
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http://www.flamboyanfoundation.org
External link for Flamboyan Foundation
- Industry
- Philanthropic Fundraising Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, DC
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2006
- Specialties
- Improving Family Engagement, Inspiring Effective Philanthropy, and Promoting Great Teaching
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1730 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20036, US
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P.O Box 166699
San Juan, Puerto Rico 00908-6699, PR
Employees at Flamboyan Foundation
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Landon Mascareñaz
Educator & Democracy Builder
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Thedra White
Education and Training Professional
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Emily Garcia
Transformational Nonprofit Education Leader | Master of Multi-Level Team Management, Innovative Program Development, and Strategic Visionary
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Kimberly Hooper-Twumasi, MPP
Racial Equity Champion | Education Systems Change Agent | Data and Analytics Leader
Updates
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Come join our team! Flamboyan has partnered with LeaderFit to find our next Senior Managing Director of Communications and External Affairs in our DC office. This key role will lead our strategic communications and foster important relationships to advance our mission. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/erG_EbDu. Know someone who would be a great fit? Share the job description and direct inquiries to Ayann Johnson Holloway at [email protected]. Help us spread the word! #JobOpening #Hiring #SeniorCommunicationsDirector #FlamboyanFoundation #Education
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“We have been working for many years to develop a school culture that prioritizes families not only in our words but in our mindset and actions.” Turner Elementary School, a 2024 Family Engagement Partnership graduate, shares more about what it means to grow sustainable #REALFamilyEngagement practices. https://lnkd.in/dZCGAAaY
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At Stanton Elementary School, one of our longest-term partners, teachers, and staff have a rock-solid commitment to #REALFamilyEngagement: “It’s everything.” This month, we are celebrating 2024 graduates of the Family Engagement Partnership. Help us say kudos to Stanton ES! https://lnkd.in/eV23zbEb
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Lindy Zeledon with New Brunswick Public Schools is a 15-year veteran and passionate advocate for #familyengagement. She has led the creation of a family and community engagement team, building connections with nearly 10,000 students and their caregivers, truly exemplifying the "L" in #REALFamilyEngagement. We're excited to share Lindy's story and how the school district is embracing Flamboyan's strategies for stronger family partnerships. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e_QyWCY8 #EdTalk #EdLeadership #Educators #Leadership
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🌟 Flamboyan is excited to share insights from the Institute for Educational Leadership's National Community Schools and Family Engagement Conference! 🎉 Discover our team's 4 key learnings, which underscore the importance of collaboration and innovation in fostering strong school-family partnerships. ✨ https://lnkd.in/etM5y9_y #REALFamilyEngagement #FamilyEngagement #EdTalk #Educators #CSxFE24 #CSxFE
Leveling Up Family Engagement: 4 Learnings from the National Community Schools and Family Engagement Conference
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🎉 What an incredible experience at the #CSxFE24 in Atlanta! 🎉 We’re leaving the conference energized and committed to #LevelUpForSuccess. We also look forward to sharing more of our inspiring takeaways in the coming weeks! ✨ Our commitment to listening never ends! We're leaning into our work focusing on #FamilyEngagement strategies in middle and high schools and would love feedback from educators in that space to share. If you're interested in participating (or know someone who is), please sign-up here: bit.ly/5thandbeyond Institute for Educational Leadership #CSxFE #EdTalk #LevelUpForSuccess #CommunitySchools #REALFamilyEngagement #NonprofitNetworking #EducationalLeadership #WholeChildStrategies #EquityInEducation
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That’s a wrap! Although our “Leveling Up Post-Pandemic: Listening for REAL Family Engagement” session has come to a close, we’re really excited to launch the “Flamboyan Listening Philosophy,” an exciting new resource that will help educators shape their listening practice with actionable steps. To get your copy now, visit https://lnkd.in/eXSdzDQn. Thank you to those who attended and engaged with us today! Institute for Educational Leadership #CSxFE24 #CSxFE #EdTalk #LevelUpForSuccess #CommunitySchools #REALFamilyEngagement #NonprofitNetworking #EducationalLeadership #WholeChildStrategies #EquityInEducation
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Flamboyan’s goal for listening was to rethink the way we approach #FamilyEngagement. We surveyed, interviewed, and had focus groups with educators at all levels to understand the barriers and gaps to implementing #REALFamilyEngagement and to understand how to sustain and embed family engagement. As a result of our recent listening, Flamboyan learned: 💡 Leadership buy-in is essential for sustainability. Successful #familyengagement requires well-defined strategies that are prioritized and fully integrated into the fabric of school communities. 💡 Cultivating community is key. It’s vital for practitioners to regularly come together and share their family engagement strategies with a community. We also resulted in identifying some common top barriers to their #familyengagement practice. We consider these challenges when planning our support for schools and families. Do any of these #1 barriers from our survey participants surprise you? 💡 Building Trusting Relationships 💡 Time to Engage Families 💡 Funding Institute for Educational Leadership #CSxFE24 #CSxFE #EdTalk #LevelUpForSuccess #CommunitySchools #REALFamilyEngagement #NonprofitNetworking #EducationalLeadership #WholeChildStrategies #EquityInEducation
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TODAY! #CSxFE24 attendees, join us at 10:30 am in room A405 for a special session, “Leveling Up Post-Pandemic: Listening for REAL Family Engagement.” Kimberly Hooper-Twumasi and Sanjay Singh on our team will discuss best practices around listening and learning and share specific findings around barriers to #FamilyEngagement. Institute for Educational Leadership #CSxFE #EdTalk #LevelUpForSuccess #CommunitySchools #REALFamilyEngagement #NonprofitNetworking #EducationalLeadership #WholeChildStrategies #EquityInEducation
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