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If you want to understand the lengths that great school leaders go to in supporting their students and communities, then read this inspiring blog. Also contains a very concise and powerful analysis of why we can't leave this to individual school, local authority, or even mayors to pick up. National government, politicians of all stripes, need to show leadership on this issue and deliver the extension of free school meals.
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On the schools front, it's hard to get anyone talking about anything other than concrete at the moment, which is a huge shame- with London schools providing a universal free school meal as of this week, it's important to remember that poverty exists outside the capital as well. I guess the common link is under-investment... Here's a piece I wrote for 'Sustain' reflecting on the first year of our 'Moonshot' project, and looking to the future. (The reference to the weather hasn't aged well). https://lnkd.in/ej6qJnG8
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Although this article was based on schools in Mississippi, this seems to be an epidemic everywhere. I believe this was an issue pre-pandemic and heightened after the pandemic. What are the solutions for increasing the attendance rates to ensure that students are successful in their postsecondary opportunities? It is time to take these conversations a lot more seriously as this impacts a whole generation.
Mississippi Today published an article on the national trend of absenteeism impacting Mississippi schools. Pre-pandemic, ReImagine Prep had some of the lowest absenteeism rates in the state, but post-pandemic has had some of the highest. Dr. Jasmine Thornton, Managing Director of Family and Community Engagement, spearheaded an effort to understand the high rates and combat them. 📓📚 Check out the article below! https://lnkd.in/ePyrJe-j
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I am so excited to read this brief that describes how guaranteed income pilot programs are improving outcomes for parents and their children. I have long admired Tresa Kappil's leadership on this work and can't wait to learn more about what Tresa, Anna Jefferson, Swati Gayen, and AshLee Smith, Ph.D. have learned!
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Thoughtful reporting here on the school situation in Chicago, with a balanced perspective emerging from the polling of parents regarding reasonable expectations. I think it's vital to find ways to support teachers and schools, and also recognize that the work they do takes place in a context. Generally speaking, ZIP code and socio-economic status have a higher correlation with educational outcomes than quality of instruction, and when you do the math kids spend less than 10% of their hours between birth an age 18 in school. Success will depend on aligning supports for outside-of-school factors. One key takeaway from my attendance at the Oakland Literacy Coalition's "Literacy & Justice for All" conference was the importance of crafting programmatic supports that add value to what schools are doing, rather than draw energy away. That sounds intuitively right to me. Schools aren't the whole picture, but they are an essential part of it. https://lnkd.in/gxNT5Vzd
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