National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)’s Post

We’re calling on leaders, advocates and practitioners to bring their expertise and ideas forward. Submit your proposal by November 11th to lead a workshop or presentation that wil inspire and shape the future for opportunity youth. Choose from six transformative tracks—Policy and Advocacy, Youth Leadership, Holistic Supports, Youth Ecosystems, Living Wage Employment, and Education & Training, —each designed to drive meaningful impact. You may also select our data spotlight within each track! Share your innovative approaches, best practices, and findings to guide decision-making and strengthen our collective mission to improve outcomes for young people. https://lnkd.in/e64Txpte

How can those of us focused on racial equity in education and philanthropy make a greater impact and do our part to guide the nation toward justice? One way, according to SEF COO Dr. Kenita Williams, MPP, EdD is to challenge one another to find more ways to build, support and expand research-based leadership programs focused on racial equity in education. Hear more about leadership for education equity from Dr. Williams in Grantmakers for Education's latest Member Insights. https://lnkd.in/eXQUNX_e

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Today, in collaboration with GPSN, we released a study on Gen Z Black and Latino educators in LA schools. Explore the report to discover insights and strategies for improving the retention and recruitment of teachers under 30: https://lnkd.in/gDsRYeiU #Report #Education #GenZ #ReadNow #DiversityinLeadership

According to the study, 1 in 3 Gen Z (under 30 years old) Black and Latino educators anticipate leaving the profession, with 71% of those expecting to leave within 1-2 years. This echoes an IAU report that the district is projected to lose 100 Black educators per year, while fewer Black educators are entering the profession at LAUSD. :-( This research is so important to discuss, especially as we are thinking about the future of education. Thank you Diversity in Leadership Institute for this work!

Shaping the Future's Early Bird Rates end tomorrow! Don't miss your chance to secure your registration at the lowest rate! Shaping the Future is our annual conference where we gather teachers, school and district/division leaders, health and wellness professionals, researchers, Indigenous Elders, Knowledge Keepers and wisdom holders, community leaders and programmers, averaging 450 delegates annually. We focus on important topics such as mental well-being, youth leadership, reconciliation and well-being for Indigenous children and youth, physical activity, school leadership, and outdoor learning among many other important issues. Learn more at the link below! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gPYqg-4N

Another grantee we would like to spotlight for celebrating diversity this month is The Anti Defamation Leagues Youth Leadership Conference. Anti-Defamation League Youth Leadership Conference: Exploring Diversity. Challenging Hate. As the incidents of bullying, bigotry, and name-calling in schools have drastically increased in recent years, ADL recognizes that getting students involved in being part of the solution can create positive change in school environments. This annual conference brings together more than 500 students from 65 schools throughout Eastern PA, NJ and Delaware to participate in hands on workshops and engage in dialogue about difference, the challenges and opportunities diversity brings, and how they can make their schools and communities more inclusive places for all. They return to their schools with practical skills to become leaders and agents of change. The ADL is the leading provider of anti-bias education and diversity training programs that help create and sustain inclusive school, community and work environments. The Foundation is committed to investing in young people today to create more harmonious schools and communities tomorrow. #DiversityMatters #InclusionForAll #CelebrateDiversity #UnityInDiversity #EmbraceDifferences #EqualityNow #DiverseWorld

Worries about how the world views them, and not always feeling comfortable about themselves or in unfamiliar social settings can seriously impact the self-esteem and confidence of young ladies entering their teens. Build courtesy, confidence, credibility and leadership by strengthening social skills: Learn more about the classes and events at https://lnkd.in/dy2Sgpsk

The more institutions provide experiences and partnerships beyond the classroom, the more students can move directly into their career path prepared for civic leadership and the workforce. Excelencia in Education brings national attention to seven programs connecting Latino, and other, students to careers with the understanding that what serves them ultimately serves our country. #GrowingExamples Discover these programs and more in our new compilation, "Advancing What Works to Intentionally Serve Latino Students: Opportunities for Action — 2024" → https://bit.ly/3JfHUX0

McDermitt Combined School in rural Nevada shows remarkable progress, evidenced by their improved summative results that increased their state rating. Despite various challenges, the school's focus on high-quality instructional materials and grade-level instruction creates a collaborative and supportive learning environment. The school's success is a testament to the dedication and resilience of the educators, community partnership, and district leadership. You can read the full story here: https://hubs.ly/Q02RqfCD0