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“With fewer literacy programs, summer learning options [and] libraries… rural students didn’t have the additional support that urban students had, leading to a larger decline in reading proficiency scores.” bit.ly/3EceRSs
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NEW: Results are still coming in, but one thing is clear: Democrats went all-in on abortion. And for many, it worked.
Last night's results are shaping up to be the best-case scenario possible for abortion rights advocates. @shefalil and I break it down: 19thnews.org/2022/11/democra…
Thinking about releasing a #midterms statement? We've got you:
Thinking about preparing your post-election messaging? 🗳️
No matter what the midterm results are, many of us will be making the tough decision of whether to issue statements or responses🇺🇸
We have a tool to help you decide: bit.ly/3Wze8St
A must read #ElectionDay resource 🔻🔻🔻
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"That was 1 of the most joyful moments I think I’ve had in my career — to see a first-grader light up bc she knows ... adults in this building have been waiting for her & you know that’s going to carry through” - Eugenia Floyd, '21 NC Teacher of the Year
ednc.org/perspective-what-gi…
Thinking about preparing your post-election messaging? 🗳️
No matter what the midterm results are, many of us will be making the tough decision of whether to issue statements or responses🇺🇸
We have a tool to help you decide: bit.ly/3Wze8St
Forthright Advising retweeted
Knowing more about framing can help you drive real change that people can see & feel.
It's the 🔑 to powerful messaging that helps you win campaigns & change 💕 & minds.
Today, @isitdinneryet spills her tips: bit.ly/3fu8ctm
Knowing more about framing can help you drive real change that people can see & feel.
It's the 🔑 to powerful messaging that helps you win campaigns & change 💕 & minds.
Today, @isitdinneryet spills her tips: bit.ly/3fu8ctm
"That was 1 of the most joyful moments I think I’ve had in my career — to see a first-grader light up bc she knows ... adults in this building have been waiting for her & you know that’s going to carry through” - Eugenia Floyd, '21 NC Teacher of the Year
ednc.org/perspective-what-gi…
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It's #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth and our partners and friends @CaringAcrossGen have put together an amazing thread detailing all the reasons why #CareCantWait
Check it out, learn more and TAKE ACTION!!
For too long, our country has looked at care as something families have to figure out on their own.
This #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth, let's honor the essential work of our caregivers and fight like hell for equal access to the care our families need.
A #CareCantWait 🧵⬇️
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"Community organizers are...the listeners in community who are willing to engage issues that matter to build bold solutions. The bridges they build take us to a better shore. Philanthropy, let’s go there together." @thelibrafound insidephilanthropy.com/home/…
"Stress or exposure to adverse childhood experiences like food & housing insecurity can lead to trauma & even cause changes to young children’s brains... But that harm can be mitigated if children’s basic needs are met & their parents have financial security."
A worthy read ⬇️
My latest: A growing body of research shows guaranteed income and cash transfer programs can have a particularly big impact on young kids by providing family stability during children’s first few, formative years. hechingerreport.org/how-to-h…
published with @guardian
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"Above all, we need programs that are designed with child wellbeing in mind and are accessible to the children who need them." @DanaLThomson in the @povertynews webinar
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Your board can help your nonprofit build your brand and win campaigns – but only if you help them help you! We have 4 easy tips for how to build strong relationships with board members. #comms4good #nonprofitcomms bit.ly/board-comms
New gender equity data on the new reality of families, working moms & the need for care: "At least 1 group of people who left the workforce during the coronavirus pandemic, & the resulting “great resignation,” may not have had much of a choice: mothers."
cnbc.com/2022/10/26/gender-e…
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Crucial paper: Additional money in the first year of a baby’s life reduces their likelihood of being involved with the child welfare system.
$1,000 to low-income families decreases days spent in foster care by 8%!!
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New data shows that >80% of pregnancy-related deaths are preventable. How can we fix this? @19thnews
A nurse practitioner says it's about focusing on targeted interventions & community-based care: 19thnews.org/2022/10/materna…
