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Yes Jennifer Knopf and Kareem Weaver. And, as you know, the data so closely examined by school committees and leaders to evaluate school progress and student outcomes becomes complicated due to the influence of private tutoring. When external factors like private tutoring interfere with a study or assessment, the resulting data is flawed and misleading. In this case, the tutoring is a confounding variable. To accurately analyze the data, schools should include "private tutoring" as a variable and adjust for it statistically. Accounting for tutoring is crucial in assessing school progress and student outcomes effectively!

It's been some time since posting here but I would be remiss not to use this opportunity to share about a cause near and dear to my heart. As some of you may know, I have been on the After School All Stars (ASAS) board for almost 2 years. ASAS Puget Sound provides free, comprehensive after-school and summer programs that keep students safe and help them succeed in school and life. We are raising funds for After-School All-Stars Puget Sound through our annual year-end appeal. ASAS is one of the country's largest nonprofit organizations working to close the opportunity gap for low-income youth. If it wasn't for ASAS, these students could potentially be in unsafe environments or home-alone at a young age. By ethnicity, the top two groups we serve are Black/African American, Hispanic/Latinx and Asian American populations - populations that are historically underserved. My DEI people - the statistics tell the story, in order to pave the way for an equitable future and to level the playing field, we need to strive to support these communities. By contributing to our year-end appeal, you can help make a real difference in the lives of these incredible young individuals. Every dollar counts! By investing in their futures, we can help these young dreamers unlock their full potential. Remember, it's not about the amount you give, but the impact you can make together. Let’s join forces and help create a brighter future for underserved youth. Please share this post with your friends, family, and colleagues to spread the word and encourage others to contribute to this meaningful cause. Follow the link below to make a secure donation and become a part of this incredible movement. https://lnkd.in/g8XWZ7e2 Thank you so much for your generosity and support. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of these young individuals who are the future leaders of tomorrow.

Maui continues to suffer from the effects of recent devastating wildfires. We're standing with the resilient people of Maui, Hawaii, especially our SNA members, who are still grappling with the ongoing challenges caused by the destructive wildfires. As champions of student well-being, we're committed to supporting their recovery during this tough time. The immediate need is monetary donations to directly support ongoing response efforts and ensure students have access to nutritious meals. Every dollar counts! Donations received by Public Schools of Hawaii Foundation through Oct 1, 2023, will aid Maui public schools impacted by the wildfire disaster. Ready to make a difference? Click here to donate: https://lnkd.in/eqppNg-Y For more information on how to contribute and get involved in supporting school nutrition, as well as the overall recovery of Maui's school communities, visit the Hawaii DOE webpage on how to help. https://lnkd.in/gDZtMfRm #SNAProud

If you shine on the links…or, like me, have a healthy sense of humor with respect to your golf game, please consider signing up for this event. —— A case for your support —— Chris and his team have been great partners to us at the Chesterfield County Police Department. The work he and the Drug Enforcement Administration are championing have never been more important. Many don’t realize it, but we lost over 107,000 Americans to drug overdoses last year. To put this into context, according to the CDC: - 26,000 Americans were murdered in 2021 (https://lnkd.in/esQwQin4) - 48,000 Americans died by Suicide in 2021 (https://lnkd.in/e3CNydRn) - 41,000 Americans were killed in Car Crashes in 2020 (https://lnkd.in/eJGMJrc3) Over a MILLION Americans have died of drug overdoses since 1999 - and we are only talking deaths here, not the profound ties to human trafficking, injury, and any number of incidents leading to unnecessary loss and immense suffering. Many decry the “War on Drugs” as an unwinable failure. It is true that a comprehensive and humane strategy to address the complex issue of substance abuse dependency is not and should not be geared exclusively to enforcement - but imagine what these numbers would look like if those enriching themselves on the backs of some of our most vulnerable could do so without consequence? Chris, thank you for the lifesaving work you and yours perform alongside us and beyond! Chesterfield County Virginia State Police Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police & Foundation, Inc. Chesterfield SAFE Terrance C. Cole

Do donate here to help battle against unwarranted, unfair and inequitable stigmatization of school children in Decatur, Georgia. Those students did absolutely nothing wrong and deserve better than a cheese sandwich for lunch (while full-paying classmates receive more). Just as importantly, PLEASE write and call Georgia lawmakers (and federal ones) to insist they fund school lunches. 📢 SCHOOL LUNCHES SHOULD BE FREE!! 📢 Georgia state rep Imani Barnes DrPH(c), MSPH, RLAT introduced House Bill 510 in Feb. 2023 to use state funds to pay for free breakfast and lunch for all students (it wasn't adopted). Now, new efforts by Barnes focus on maintaining free meals for any students who qualify for reduced cost meals, a group that comprises 63.5 percent of Georgia K-12 students. Be better, Georgia General Assembly House Of Representatives. This isn't hard. Make school meals free. The benefits students receive from healthy food will far outweigh anything else the state will get from those funds. From Food Research & Action Center: -- Based on national data, economists estimate that the receipt of a free or reduced-price school lunch reduces obesity rates by at least 17 percent. -- Receiving free or reduced-price school lunches reduces poor health by at least 29 percent based on estimates using national data.

Here’s some pictures from today’s Impact Clay Train Orange Park event!

Enjoy the new tools. Educating current & future workers is key for Bosch.

🎶"Think you can stop what we do? I doubt it. We got the energy, we'll tell you all about it!" This song has been stuck in my head and finally incorporated it! To more literacy activation events! Had fun doing this with the best trending children's music out there! #digitalmarketing #marketing #eventmarketing #socialmedia

Help feed 150 hungry families this Thanksgiving! We are currently at 11% of our $8000 goal! We need your help. 🦃 Every year, Associated Students, Inc. collects donations to support Sacramento State students and families in need during the holiday season. In 2023, 57% of Americans will spend between $100 and $200 on Thanksgiving dinner. As the students and their families experience greater financial constraints this year, our students need support now more than ever!  In lieu of collecting food basket items, the ASI Food Pantry is soliciting monetary donations of any size. This way, we will have greater buying power and lower the cost to $50 per Thanksgiving food basket. Please click on Give Now or any tiered level to give a donation amount of your choice. Your donations will be prioritized to add a turkey to each student’s Thanksgiving food basket. https://lnkd.in/gA-nGrWX Please contribute from October 2, 2023, through November 17, 2023. Help us meet our goal and feed students!