Bright Futures

A Closer Look at the Need for Early Care in Monterey County - mailchi.mp/9f721816ae73/a…

💛#ItTakesAVillage! THANK YOU!💛 💥This HISTORIC investment will help thousands of families & children, before birth ➡️ college & career! We will create vibrant & resilient communities where children succeed & families move out of poverty! This is the start of something great💪🏽

“The social justice uprising helped to reveal more of the unfairness while the pandemic helped reveal how fast education systems can change,” says Cynthia Holmsky. See how we all came together in @StriveTogether’s annual report: strivetogether.org/our-impact/ annual-report/#sub-menu

The time is now to dismantle systemic racism so that every child and family can thrive. We’re featured in @StriveTogether’s annual report, showcasing communities that are #ProvingItsPossible to build a stronger future: strivetogether.org/our-impact/ annual-report/#sub-menu

@first5monterey Executive Director and Bright Futures Steering Partner Francine Rodd discusses the urgent need for child care for parents to return to work after the pandemic. montereycountyweekly.com/opinion/forum/…

We've developed 7 systemic indicators that will help shed light on inequities in our educational system that contribute to racial and ethnic disparities in educational outcomes. Read more in this article published by @StriveTogether #data #equity drive.google.com/file/d/1Tcfe3K…

Data show that CA is producing more bachelor's degrees in recent years. @UofCalifornia and @calstate 4-year grad rates increased by 5 pp since 2015 thanks to greater investment by the state along with a renewed effort to support retention and completion. ppic.org/blog/californi…

We were proud to support Dr. Kombe's @NSF proposal to fund the Rural Integrated STEM Education Ready Program. It will recruit, train, & place STEM teachers in partnership w/ @CSUMB @MCOE_Now @HartnellCollege @CabrilloCollege & @MPCMonterey More: csumb.edu/news/nsf-funds…

Many college-bound high school seniors receiving financial aid award letters. If your family's financial situation has changed since 2019, you may be able to appeal your award and receive more free money for college! nyti.ms/3sLBlAz

This week is Black Student Success Week with The @CollegeOpp and @cablackstudents. Check out the daily webinars below to learn more about supporting Black student success at California's community colleges. linktr.ee/cablackstudents

@unitedwaymcca and @AmeriCorps are recruiting for the Monterey County Preschool Service Corps. If you are ready to commit to a year of working with young children to support their growth and development, check it out at unitedwaymcca.org/americorps-psc

TMRW @ 10am: Join @partnr4childrn + speakers from @HartnellCollege, @CSUMB, & @MCOE_Now to learn how LEAs can leverage higher ed partners to tap into their existing teacher pipeline programs for summer staffing. REGISTER NOW: bit.ly/3uilqLt

This new report underlines the importance of reaching our goal of 60% of Monterey County students achieving a high-quality post-secondary degree. We can't achieve this goal without closing the racial and ethnic equity gaps in our education systems.

Chancellor @EloyOakley is keynoting today's @ccleague CCPRO conference. #CACommunityColleges

Please join the Director, Suzanne García-Mateus,Ph.D., of @CSUMB_MIEL for a conversation on 4/23 @ 3pm about the summer 2021 Bilingual Authorization program @CSUMB. Register using the link below: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

In #pandemic, #Cradle2Career networks were ready to mobilize their communities. #AB932 will help build more crisis-ready communities.

@Cradle2CareerCA launched in 2021 with 11 members & more in the works! These networks bring communities together to shape the future so kids can thrive. #AB932 will expand this highly successful network to #EndChildPoverty in CA.

California’s #AB932 Cradle to Career Grant Program focuses on solving childhood poverty using community-level networks to address poverty holistically, addressing root causes. Find out more about us: cac2c.org

"The question is not, ‘does this work?’ The only question is do we have the compassion and sense of equity to make sure we can scale this for all the kids in the country." -Visionary Geoffrey Canada of @hczorg #Cradle2Career networks end the cycle of generational poverty.