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Supporting Our Community: Empowering Children at Courtenay Elementary At Morson Carson Wealth Counsel, we believe in the power of community and the importance of giving every child the opportunity to thrive. That's why we support the Courtenay Elementary Community School Society's (https://cecss.org/) hot lunch and breakfast programs. Their mission goes beyond providing meals — it’s about empowering children and families to build a foundation for a brighter future. By ensuring no child goes hungry, the hot lunch program fuels their ability to learn, grow, and dream big. For us, it's not just financial support; it’s about creating a nurturing space where families feel cared for and children are given every chance to succeed. We stand with CECSS in their mission to strengthen our community, one meal, one child, and one family at a time. #communitysupport #childwellbeing #nurturingfutures #morsoncarsonwealthcounsel #richardsonwealth #CECSS

#GiveSTLDay Early Giving is now open! I'm asking friends in my network to consider supporting Navigate STL Schools. Navigate advocates for equitable enrollment by sharing relevant resources and transparent information about the traditional, charter, magnet, and independent school options available. Navigate focuses on Early Childhood Education, Transition (ECE, elementary, middle and high school) Programs, and making sure residents understand their educational options in the city of St. Louis. Kindergarten and the skills learned at this grade level are critical to a student’s educational journey. And currently, kindergarten isn’t a requirement in the state of MO. In addition to this, being prepared for the transition to kindergarten starts earlier than most caregivers anticipate, putting them behind in the enrollment process - leaving them with less school options, and less time to access any additional resources they may need to get their student to [and through] school. Our Kinder Readiness Program works to solve this problem! Did you know that $73 can provide one month of kindergarten readiness services to a family? And $877 can support one entire ECE center with Kinder Readiness Services for a month? Will you join our Kinder Readiness Giving Club and help support this pivotal transition time for one or more families? https://lnkd.in/gfNDazU8

Catch-Up Clubs are a cost-effective, easily scalable model that leverages community volunteers to provide remedial education for academically vulnerable students. So far these clubs have addressed learning loss in 13 countries where children were out of school for extended periods due to COVID-19, displacement, or #migration. Learn more about this example of #caregiver and #community supported #literacy programming from Save the Children International and other evidence-based practices in a new report from the GRN. ➡️ Enhancing Caregiver and Community Support for Children’s Reading Development Outside of School: https://bit.ly/4f0VD2v 

Montessori Head Start programs exist, but they are few and far between. There certainly are challenges to their implementation as this 2021 story from MontessoriPublic outlines https://lnkd.in/gYuD7pNH, but as we see in this video from Trust for Learning, the long-term benefits of ideal learning environments (including #Montessori) for children and educators alike, far outweigh the challenges. “An ideal learning environment is one that honors children as full human beings and sees them as navigators of their world, centering them and allowing them to have a voice.” #IdealLearning

#VoteToTransformLives: Education To improve children and young people's experiences at school, we call for better supports that provide a link between the community and school. This quote from a young person we work with illustrates perfectly why this support is needed. #TransformingLives #CommunityEngagement #SchoolSupport #YouthEmpowerment #StudentSuccess 🏫 🧩

Standing Firm for the Future of Our Children In a world where the early years of childhood lay the foundation for lifelong success, it is not only our responsibility but our moral duty to stand up for the rights and well-being of every child. Important: At this moment, the following programs are actively advocating for the Cincinnati, Ohio community. You can support their efforts by making a donation. Much like the struggles of past generations who fought for justice and equality, today, we must be vigilant in our pursuit of educational equity for all children, regardless of their background. The fight for quality early childhood education is the fight for a brighter, more equitable future. "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere." These words, written from a place of deep conviction and sacrifice, resonate now as they did decades ago. We cannot afford to be silent or passive in the face of inequity. We must actively engage, educate, and advocate for policies that ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive. Let this be our call to action. Let us channel our passion, our expertise, and our collective voices into ensuring that all children receive the early education they deserve. Let us stand together, as allies and advocates, in the ongoing battle for justice in education. Website: https://lnkd.in/dCD_4eTJ Join us in this crucial work. Together, we can make a difference. #EducationForAll #Advocacy #EarlyChildhoodEducation #EquityInEducation #4cforchildren #chatgptpt #chatgpt

Children perform better in school when their families are interested in their education. Children perform better in school when they have good attendance. Children perform better in school when their caregivers talk to their teachers and advocate for their needs. Children perform better in school when their caregivers read with them at home. And yet, such involvement is often a challenge for parents and caregivers who are juggling multiple jobs and navigating language and cultural barriers. So, here's to the donors committed to helping schools and families overcome those barriers, which is critical to the pandemic learning-loss puzzle. #Education #Literacy #StudentSuccess #FamilyEngagement

Dive deeper into our series: Family-Focused School Spotlight 🌟 Discover how Escola Evandro Ferreira Dos Santos in Cabrobó, Brazil, is transforming education by empowering students' mothers. Through innovative programmes that teach parents literacy and digital skills, the school is fostering greater inclusion and inspiring families to support their children's academic journeys. 🌱📚 By focusing on helping mothers first, the school has seen incredible progress, with parents now actively engaging in their children's education and gaining confidence to pursue their own dreams. Dive deeper into our series to learn more about how schools like this are creating lasting, positive change in their communities. 💪 ✨ Do you know any schools that are striving for #FamilyFocusedEducation? #EmpowermentThroughEducation #CommunityCollaboration

Early literacy is the cornerstone of a child's future success. By fostering a love of reading and language development from an early age, we empower children to reach their full potential. 📖Dive deeper into the topic of early literacy and its importance on our website. Also, try a search with our Guide to Good for nonprofits focused on education in your area for your gift. https://givingcompass.org/ #earlyliteracy #childdevelopment #readingisfun #literacymatters #booklovers #languagelearning #educationiskey #futureleaders #earlylearning #literacyforall

Since 2006, Community Partnership School has refined an early childhood/elementary program that empowers children with the tools to make good on their dreams. In the summer of 2023, we embarked on a process to clarify our strategy for ensuring mission fidelity and impact well into the future. Having completed this Strategic Plan, we are excited to share this summary that frames how we will allocate and augment our resources to realize our strategic goals moving forward. Many thanks to our Board of Trustees, Faculty and Staff, Parents and Guardians, and various partners and friends for their significant contributions to this work. This document summarizes our collective vision, and we're excited to realize the vision with you over the next few years and beyond. Below in the comments you will find a link to our website and plan report. #Growth #CPSPhilly #strategicplanning #strategicthinking #communityimpact #planningforthefuture #sustainability