Jesse Kannam

Passionate about #edpolicy, social justice, and equity. Tweets are my own. MPP '22 candidate at @GoldmanSchool @UCBerkeley

[National College Attainment Network (NCAN) @NCANetwork]

5 key components of state #FAFSA challenges:
✅ Eligibility guidelines
🏫 School & district categories
🏆 Winners & prizes
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Read more: https://t.co/5T2IYUUdvv via @JesseKannam

CC: @CollegeGoalAZ @EducateCT @FLCollegeAccess @MICollegeAccess @MODHEWD @Prepare_RI

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Curious how to increase FAFSA completion in your state? Check out my new blog w/ @NCANetwork to learn about the 5 key components of state #FAFSAChallenges https://t.co/Tq5f6sNL8z

[Basic Needs Center @UCB_basicneeds]

⭐️ CalFresh has newly eligible graduate programs! Students in MPP, MPA, MPH, MSW, or JD programs are now eligible for benefits & no longer need to meet the hourly work requirement! Let the county staff or ambassador know that you are part of the mentioned programs when applying!

[Jesse Kannam @JesseKannam]

Excited to support @SOME_DC and participate in the Trot for Hunger! My friends and I will be doing the virtual 5K together this weekend. Check out how SOME is serving our DC community at https://t.co/Ruex817iy0.

[Goldman School of Public Policy @GoldmanSchool]

First day of classes for a fall semester! Classes may be virtual but the community built around a passion for good public policy couldn’t be more real!

[Jesse Kannam @JesseKannam]

ICYMI: @NatlGovsAssoc released a memo on school nutrition and meals programs w/ synthesis of key guidance and considerations across states' K-12 school reopening plans & relevant national resources https://t.co/8U4GgBL1ME

[America's Promise @AmericasPromise]

A2: Young people certainly need greater supports now. OST providers can provide virtual programs that give young people space to discuss their needs - and then work with partners to address those needs. #HowLearningHappens https://t.co/dOYogz45Wx #ReopeningTogether

[Afterschool Alliance @afterschool4all]

Yes! In addition to continuing to provide learning experiences, afterschool programs have stepped up to combat food insecurity during an uncertain time.

[Every Hour Counts @EveryHrCounts]

#Afterschool programs can play a variety of roles in reopening scenarios, including: ensuring students have safe spaces during hybrid & virtual learning. #ReopeningTogether @afterschool4all

[SchoolHouse Connection @SchoolHouseConn]

With many school buildings completely or largely closed this fall, identifying students experiencing #homelessness will require revisions to typical techniques.

Checklist to promote identification of students experiencing homelessness during #COVID19: https://t.co/ngVUE1o7y9

[Jesse Kannam @JesseKannam]

Just tuned-in to a great @APAICS conversation w/ Tina Sung @RPublicService & @NaniC @urbaninstitute! Inspiring to learn about their experiences and lessons learned in public service - thank you!

[Rachel Hirsch @rachelgahirsch]

Thrilled to start work with this incredible group of 20 (!) state teams to help equip workers to successfully navigate transformational changes in the economy. 👇https://t.co/ZDygmETc2e

[Jesse Kannam @JesseKannam]

Check out @SchoolHouseConn's FAQ on COVID-19 and Homelessness resource, where they answer questions they receive - updated weekly. https://t.co/PsPWHgNg81

[SchoolHouse Connection @SchoolHouseConn]

Preparing for school reopening? Here are important considerations ensure equitable access to education for students experiencing #homelessness as they prepare for the new school year.

We do not want them to get left behind.

Checklist: https://t.co/InAIhd62TP

[NGA @NatlGovsAssoc]

ICYMI, on Friday we posted a new issue brief: "Reducing The Disproportionate Impact Of #COVID19 Among Communities Of Color" https://t.co/9deuOIsAVv

[Jesse Kannam @JesseKannam]

New Resource: Our team at @NatlGovsAssoc has updated our education reopening tracker to include information on youth sports and athletics reopening from 18 states. Check this and more out at the link below! https://t.co/tghptgY58z

[NGA @NatlGovsAssoc]

Updated: State Human Services Actions & Initiatives For #COVID19 https://t.co/zIYUZEEuDE

[NGA @NatlGovsAssoc]

New memo posted looking at: Child Care Reopening And Recovery https://t.co/7wCy4MrUI9

[SchoolHouse Connection @SchoolHouseConn]

Thanks for allowing us to participate in this important discussion on FAFSA.

Have a question about providing financial aid help to unaccompanied #homeless youth? Check out this FAQ we created with @NASFAA: https://t.co/2tNCIiccsW

@edstrategygroup #FinishFAFSAStrong

[NGA @NatlGovsAssoc]

New memo: K-12 To Postsecondary Transitions During COVID-19: Opportunities For Governors And States https://t.co/02dc24rLmg