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What a great thermometer to measure ourselves by. I can see the value of this being implemented in workplaces as well.

News Report: Social Justice and Championing Community Leaders on a National Stage! Partnering with the Ministry of Education - for better outcomes for children!

MoCo parent here. Elevating education for Latinos in Maryland is a game-changer for the economy! 🌟 Here’s how: 💵Increase pay for those who work in education. 🏫 Improve access to quality college counsleing in MD!!! 🔥 Boosting the Workforce: Higher graduation rates at HS and College = a skilled workforce ready to meet employer needs, making MD a magnet for businesses. 📈 Unlocking Economic Mobility: Education opens doors to higher earning potential, uplifting families and communities, cutting poverty. Yet pell grants stay flat!! 💼 Sparking Innovation and Entrepreneurship: Educated minds lead to new businesses, driving economic growth and diversity with more Latino-owned ventures. 🍏 Enhancing Health & Community: Education links to better health and reduced social service needs, fostering sustainable communities. Strategies to Make It Happen: 💸 Accessible College Funds: Tailored scholarships and financial aid for Latinos. 🤝 Supportive Services: Mentorship, tutoring, and counseling from high school to college. 🌍 Cultural Competency: Training educators to meet diverse needs. 🤲 Community Partnerships: Engaging Latino communities for better policies. come to the neighborhoods and speak to the people. 🚀 Early Support: Identifying and aiding at-risk students early. 📜 Policy Advocacy: Supporting laws that break down barriers for marginalized students. ☀️ Fund Summer Learning: Programs in STEM, arts, and college prep. 💼 Internships: Hands-on work experience through local partnerships. 🌐 Cross-Sector Collaboration: Schools, businesses, and governments uniting to support Latino students. 📊 Tracking Progress: Sharing data to monitor and improve Latino student success. 🔮 Skill building for the 21st-century and future jobs: communication, collaboration, critical thinking and creative thinking. Why It Matters: * HS dropout rates have reached record lows but college graduation rates still lag for Latinos! * By 2020, 65% of jobs will require post-high school education, highlighting the urgent need to boost education outcomes for Latino students. It is not an option. We need Latino students to excel and enrich Maryland’s economy! 🚀💡 #EducationForAll #EconomicGrowth #Innovation

This profound quote by Nelson Mandela speaks to us all: parents, educators, policy makers, professionals who offer any services to/for children. While it may feel more comforting and less disruptive to the conscience to think that we are trying our best to provide children with needs and to defend their rights, our sincerity would become more evident as we prod ourselves with questions: - Are we speaking, writing, working for all children, especially those who are marginalised or from marginalised realities? - Are what we call rights of children in any way turning out to be limitations for them - Do we stand in the way of children’s freedom to exercise their rights? - How much value to we actually give to children’s lived experiences? - Does the child’s understanding of being a child portray their sense/awareness of freedom and belonging or do they have perceptions of childhood as limiting instead? - Is every child indeed viewed as an individual and one of a collective and their welfare promoted as such? - Are there undertones or overtones of politically driven intentions in our policies and provision for children? - Amongst ourselves as adults who have the responsibility of care and education for children, are we engaged in any polarising pursuits, seemingly for children but for which the children end up suffering as a consequence of such polarisation? - Are we really listening to children and their families? While everyone sincerely working in many different contexts to elevate children’s experiences is duly acknowledged, we must still task ourselves even harder for ALL children.

So powerful and true.

Input needed about public policy impact on Montessori! Are you a MACTE accredited teacher currently working in a school? Please complete the below survey for a dissertation studying Montessori teachers relationship with public policy, how teachers are involved in advocacy, and what might help them get more involved.

📣Today is World Day of Social Justice. 💡Social justice is an important theme throughout our educational curriculum, where students discuss and explore inequalities and systems of oppression through group discussion, storytelling, historical analysis, films, workshops and creative writing. 💡Within these frameworks, they identify and analyze disparities and discrimination in the world around them, and focus on their power to be agents of positive social change. 💗We uplift social justice today, and every day. 🧡💙💚 #WorldDayOfSocialJustice #PositiveSocialChange #FightInequality #FightInequity #ProjectMorry #SocialJustice #OurKids #OurFuture #OurCommunity ------ Image description: An indigo background. At center, a picture of an individual holding a sign. Inside teh sign, indigo text says World Day of Social Justice. Underneath, a photo of students working on a social justice activity at Morry’s Camp. At bottom left, white Project Morry logo.

Juneteenth is a vital day in American history, commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. It's a time for celebration, reflection, and education, especially for our younger generations. But how can we approach these conversations with young children in a way that's both informative and age-appropriate? The early childhood education team at the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture has created a fantastic resource guide to support young children's understanding and celebration of Juneteenth. This guide includes: Talking Tips: Practical advice on discussing slavery and freedom with children in a way that considers their age and development. Activities for Hope & Action: Engaging activities that inspire young minds to think about freedom, justice, and how they can contribute to a better future. Children's Book & Online Resource Recommendations: A curated list of books and websites that make learning about Juneteenth fun and informative. Empowering our children with knowledge and understanding is crucial for building a more just and equitable society. Let's celebrate Juneteenth together and inspire the next generation! Visit the NMAAHC website: nmaahc.si.edu/juneteenth to access these resources and start meaningful conversations with your children about Juneteenth. #Juneteenth #BlackHistory #EarlyChildhoodEducation #LearningThroughPlay #SocialJustice #EmpoweringKids #ColorBraveKids

Why should Christian parents consider Christian schools for their children. This article from National Review helps show the need for Christian education: https://lnkd.in/gfrx-ini.

On our way with Madeleine Guyot to COFACE Families Europe in Dublin! An opportunity to meet other European players committed to families. But also the possibility to present the life-long learning approach developed at the Ligue des familles and to highlight the work of an entire team! #EducationPermanente #LifelongLearning #CollectiveIntelligence #SelfAssessment