Nonprofit Executive, Facilitator, Coach, Consultant
East Providence, RI
Joined November 2010
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Hey @fairplayforkids I thought you might want to see how @McGrawHillK12 is teaching 5th graders the "Wonders" of screen addiction. Unbelievable propaganda.
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Thanks to all of our #LAsBESTAfterschool staff who are on the frontlines w/ students & serve as role models for kids across #LosAngeles. They provide essential support to students that helps them learn & grow. We truly appreciate their dedication to impacting children's lives.
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As part of @LASchools @BTBLA #LAsBESTAfterschool staff distributed at-home COVID-19 test kits to families in the #LosAngeles community at Grab & Go sites today. Thank you to our staff for continuing to support LA's BEST families and students throughout the pandemic!
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ICYMI- @CADeptEd's Director of the Expanded Learning Division, Michael Funk, was featured in @YouthToday, discussing California's Universal Afterschool and Summer Programming. Check it out! buff.ly/3DzhH0l
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Thank you @CAgovernor for this historic investment in afterschool & summer programs that we know help kids learn + grow + thrive. To hear more from the districts that made last summer such a success, join us & @EdSource for our roundtable:
bit.ly/summer_roundtable
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With support from our unprecedented $4.6B investment, CA schools expanded their summer programming to include more students & help them reconnect with teachers & peers. We thank our communities for bringing the joy of learning back to the classroom. 🎒🏫
edsource.org/2021/california…
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🔔NEW REPORT: Summer 2021: How California educators met the moment with re-engagement, reconnection, and reimagined learning. See the trends, best practices, and innovative ideas from districts around the state: bit.ly/Summer2021_report
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Be sure to check out Eliminate The Gap's most recent podcast episode where they interview LA’s BEST former CEO & current Senior Advisor, @ericgurna and discuss his experience working w/ LA's BEST & the status of youth development in #afterschool programs. Link to episode in bio!
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Look who stopped by to chat with us on #EliminatetheGapPodcast - @ericgurna! Great discussion of #afterschoolprograms and the great history and current work of @LAsBEST! Check it out!
eliminate-the-gap.castos.com…
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Check out this feel-good story to learn more about #LAsBESTAfterschool Staff Member Erendida Cortes and why LA’s BEST feels like home to her. This 2-minute story and many more like it will leave you feeling inspired. Read more at: lasbest.org/stories/.
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Our SUMMER of FUN video will brighten your day! This summer #LAsBESTAfterschool served students from 179 #LAUSD schools, more schools than ever before. Watch how students safely reconnected with their peers and received social and emotional support from caring coaches.
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@laschools needs your help to pick the next Superintendent. Make your voice heard and let the board know what’s important to you. Take the survey here: research.net/r/lausd_cbos
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Hope you can join us @SaveAfterschlCa @ca_afterschool @LAsBEST @partnr4childrn @partnr4childrn @future4learning
REPORT RELEASE: Join us for a discussion on how #CAStudentWellness can help strengthen CA on Tuesday 9/14 at 3PM PST ft. @AsmMarcBerman, @kristinconnelly (@EBLConline), @DADianaBecton, Cassandra Little (@fresnometrobccO) & Hedy Chang (@attendanceworks) ⬇️bit.ly/EventCAStudentWellnes…
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Learn about our new Co-Interim CEO @lauratbeebe: Laura joined LA’s BEST in Spring 2016. She works with the organization’s public partners – including the City of Los Angeles and LAUSD School Board – and on advocacy efforts at the local, state and federal levels.
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Learn about our new Co-Interim CEO @amartinez_LA: Amber Martinez joined LA’s BEST as Vice President of Development in 2017. She provides strategic leadership in all aspects of LA’s BEST fundraising and communications as the organization enters a new era of growth and development.
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“The spaces in expanded learning is where learning can come to life.” Thank you @TonyThurmond & @CDEfoundation for lifting up the importance of #expandedlearning at #CASTEAM21. We see this daily as our #LAsBESTAfterschool students participate in engaging #STEAM activities!
I couldn’t be happier to pass the baton to Laura and Amber as Co-Interim CEOS! LA’s BEST will not miss a beat.
LA’s BEST has appointed a two-person management team to guide the organization through its leadership transition. @lauratbeebe & @amartinez_LA will be Co-Interim CEOs effective September 1, 2021. Read more: mailchi.mp/lacity/whats-next….
What a day! I am filled with gratitude for the privilege of serving in this role and so happy I will remain part of the team.
Leadership Transition Announcement: In June, LA's BEST President & CEO @ericgurna announced his resignation to move back to the East Coast with his family. Eric has led LA’s BEST for 6+ years & will serve as Senior Advisor through the end of the year.
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Leadership Transition Announcement: In June, LA's BEST President & CEO @ericgurna announced his resignation to move back to the East Coast with his family. Eric has led LA’s BEST for 6+ years & will serve as Senior Advisor through the end of the year.