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We are stepping away from Twitter because we feel it is not aligned to our values right now, but we are keeping our handle. In the meantime, stay in touch (and continue to get free resources from us!): bit.ly/ForthrightStay…

“With fewer literacy programs, summer learning options [and] libraries… rural students didn’t have the additional support that urban students had, leading to a larger decline in reading proficiency scores.” bit.ly/3EceRSs

NEW: Results are still coming in, but one thing is clear: Democrats went all-in on abortion. And for many, it worked. Last night's results are shaping up to be the best-case scenario possible for abortion rights advocates. @shefalil and I break it down: 19thnews.org/2022/11/democr…

A worthwhile 🧵 read for our early childhood partners:

Thinking about releasing a #midterms statement? We've got you:

A must read #ElectionDay resource 🔻🔻🔻

"That was 1 of the most joyful moments I think I’ve had in my career — to see a first-grader light up bc she knows ... adults in this building have been waiting for her & you know that’s going to carry through” - Eugenia Floyd, '21 NC Teacher of the Year ednc.org/perspective-wh…

Thinking about preparing your post-election messaging? 🗳️ No matter what the midterm results are, many of us will be making the tough decision of whether to issue statements or responses🇺🇸 We have a tool to help you decide: bit.ly/3Wze8St

Knowing more about framing can help you drive real change that people can see & feel. It's the 🔑 to powerful messaging that helps you win campaigns & change 💕 & minds. Today, @isitdinneryet spills her tips: bit.ly/3fu8ctm

It's #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth and our partners and friends @CaringAcrossGen have put together an amazing thread detailing all the reasons why #CareCantWait Check it out, learn more and TAKE ACTION!!

"Community organizers are...the listeners in community who are willing to engage issues that matter to build bold solutions. The bridges they build take us to a better shore. Philanthropy, let’s go there together." @thelibrafound insidephilanthropy.com/home/2022/9/6/…

"Stress or exposure to adverse childhood experiences like food & housing insecurity can lead to trauma & even cause changes to young children’s brains... But that harm can be mitigated if children’s basic needs are met & their parents have financial security." A worthy read ⬇️

"Above all, we need programs that are designed with child wellbeing in mind and are accessible to the children who need them." @DanaLThomson in the @povertynews webinar

📢 Job opp ⬇️

Your board can help your nonprofit build your brand and win campaigns – but only if you help them help you! We have 4 easy tips for how to build strong relationships with board members. #comms4good #nonprofitcomms bit.ly/board-comms

New gender equity data on the new reality of families, working moms & the need for care: "At least 1 group of people who left the workforce during the coronavirus pandemic, & the resulting “great resignation,” may not have had much of a choice: mothers." cnbc.com/2022/10/26/gen…

Crucial paper: Additional money in the first year of a baby’s life reduces their likelihood of being involved with the child welfare system. $1,000 to low-income families decreases days spent in foster care by 8%!! krittenh.github.io/katherine-ritt…

New data shows that >80% of pregnancy-related deaths are preventable. How can we fix this? @19thnews A nurse practitioner says it's about focusing on targeted interventions & community-based care: 19thnews.org/2022/10/matern…