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Here is another clarion call to our policy makers, community leaders, business professionals, civil society organizations, ivory tower leaderships, religious heads, educationists etc. to help the schools. May our society survive. Read full note here: https://lnkd.in/dukSwvav

https://lnkd.in/eh365kr3 Watch this clip from our 2021 honoree, Rosie Lee Bryant, as she shares wisdom on the lessons she has learned from the great example of her parents and the importance of good leadership!

Sharing a great article from @rochesterbeacon about community schools, built on four pillars: integrated student support, expanded learning time and opportunities, family and community engagement, and collaborative leadership: https://lnkd.in/ekqq7nVp

Random Sunday Reflections: Per Spinas Ad Culmina During my A level years, an opportunity arose for students to engage in #civicaffairs in the City of Progress. Competing alongside peers, I ran for the position of Junior Councillor, an experience that shaped my understanding of service and governance. Being part of the council exposed me to the #responsibilities of #leadership and allowed me to cultivate essential skills such as communication and networking. One vivid memory that lingers from that time is the day a Mazda 626, a symbol of prestige then, arrived to pick me up for an event at the Town House. Walking to the car in full glare of my family , friends and secret admirers was electrifying. Dressed in my neat #Thornhill High School uniform, the moment was a poignant reminder of the motto on my blazer: "Per Spinas Ad Culmina" (Through thorns to the hilltop). It was in those moments that my passion for public policy and governance was ignited. Reflecting on those formative years, I am grateful for the lasting connections forged with many people and fellow junior councillors including individuals like Jethro Makaye Bota Tawanda Chinobva, and Jacob, who later assumed the role of Junior Mayor. The experience instilled in me a sense of duty, emphasizing the importance of service, effective communication, and the nuances of leadership. #RandomReflections #Service #LeadershipDevelopment #Networking #PublicPolicy #CityOfProgress

Exciting developments in Mississippi! Every six weeks, leaders from public and private sectors convene at the Mississippi Action Learning Network (MALN) to collaboratively enhance services for the people of Mississippi. This peer group, comprising 15 leaders from various agencies, is making waves in advancing family economic mobility and addressing critical issues affecting Mississippians. Facilitated by Alex Figueroa, Assistant Director of Learning and Development at the American Public Human Services Association (APHSA), MALN provides a crucial platform for leaders to unite, share ideas and comprehensively understand their impact on Mississippi. APHSA plays a pivotal bipartisan role, supporting leaders from human services agencies to uplift individuals, families and communities nationwide. At the core of MALN's mission is generative leadership, innovative programming, customer-centered experiences, and community-focused education. As a pioneering state in advancing family economic mobility, MALN is addressing workforce development, talent acquisition, equitable pay scale transition and more. Learn more: https://wkkf.co/bgdc

Learn more about The Moynihan Center and its mission in the video below!

Would love to read the minutes of this meeting. I wonder if I can OPRA them or if they will be shared voluntarily?

The 2024 Wise Stewards Seminar is now one for the books and a great one it was. With board leaders and presidents like these, theological education in North America is in good hands.