So proud of our youth from @youngvoicesri , @Ariseducation, @youthinactionri , @ProgresoLatino, @pvdstudentunion + RIPIN🫶🏽 They are leading the fight for educational equity in RI—showing up, testifying, & pushing for student power, mental health support, and school libraries.

What happens when the people closest to the classroom don’t have a vote? Let’s talk about it! Join our youth-led virtual panel on why the student member & Teacher of the Year should have voting power on the Council on Elementary & Secondary Education. 📅 April 1 | 3:30–4:30 PM

I really enjoyed my time with the @NellieMaeEdFdn Speaker Bureau Fellows! It was inspiring to learn about their strategic plan and vision for the future—working to ensure all young people have access to the equitable education they deserve.📚 #EducationEquity

Members of the @RaisingRI coalition met this morning to set our agenda for the 2026 legislative session. Together, we’re ready to fight for RI’s poorest families—because we refuse to forget the most vulnerable in our state. #EndPoverty #RaisingRI

🚨 The federal government is withholding funding for afterschool & summer programs, threatening services for nearly 1.4 million kids. We must #ProtectAfterschool — sign the petition to demand the release of these critical funds: win.newmode.net/afterschoola…

It takes a village to create change! Grateful to work with strong advocates to improve the RI Works—especially on policy to increase the child support pass-through for families getting just $50/month. We can and must do better. Pass S658 & H5992! For more info visit @RaisingRI

📢 Most child support for RI Works families is kept by the state and federal government—parents get just $50/month. The @RaisingRI Coalition is holding a Lobby Day tomorrow to change that! 🗓️ Meet us June 5, at 3PM in front of the State House Library to talk to legislators.

📢 One of our youth leaders just had an op-ed published in the Boston Globe calling for more school social workers! During #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, young people are urging RI leaders to pass the bill that funds these vital supports. Our kids can’t wait bostonglobe.com/2025/05/30/m…

So proud of our youth leaders who showed up and spoke up at Yesterdays press conference calling for more school social workers! 💛 Big thanks to our partners at the Women’s Policy Institute (@WomensFundRI), the @nasw, & bill sponsors! Pass S250 & H6045

📢 You're invited! Join us for a TANF Policy Briefing on Thurs, May 22 @ 3PM at the State House Library 📍Learn how #RIWorks supports families w/ young children—and how we can support: ✅ Higher benefits ✅ Expanded eligibility ✅ Crisis support Let’s build a stronger safety net!

Youth showed up powerfully at yesterday’s hearing for HB6045 calling for more school social workers. Their message was clear: students need support now. Less invest in their mental health, not wait until it’s too late. #MentalHealthMatters

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Yesterday, we teamed up w/the @WomensFundRI Policy Institute cohort to advocate for SB0250 & HB6045 to increase school social workers 🧑‍🏫❤️‍🩹 Our young people deserve more access to mental health supports in school. Grateful for the reps championing this effort! #MentalHealthMatter

Shoutout to the @MultilingualRI coalition for an amazing event on the expansion of dual language programs and growing our pool of bilingual educators! Grateful to all the sponsors and electeds who showed up, including Senator Ana Quezada. #Bilingualeducation

📚 Curious how dual language programs really help kids learn English and a second language? 🌍 Spoiler: Bilingual brains have big educational + economic benefits! Join @MultilingualRI next Tuesday to learn more — details below! 👇 #DualLanguage #BilingualEducation

It’s incredible to see young people leading the way for democracy! A 14-year-old just testified on the need for Same Day Voter Registration—proving that civic engagement has no age limit. The future is bright! #DemocracyInAction #YouthVoice