Congratulations and lots of gratitude to all those who worked so hard with Congressional leaders to make this happen. Hopefully much more to come next year.
#BreakingNews for civic education: the year-end omnibus appropriations bill just passed by Congress includes a significant increase in funding for K–12 civic education, from the current $7.75M to $23M. Read all about it in our press release. https://t.co/n7xh2383cC
We hope that other foundations and sectors will join us in building a culture of #pluralism. “The need is so great, and the opportunity is so great that we need more of philanthropy to take this seriously,” said @newpluralists’ Executive Director @UmaViswanathan.
Stanford Center on Early Childhood celebrates its launch on 11/3 with a convening of leaders in the field including ECFC members: Ira Hillman, @einhorncollab; and Barbara Chow, @HSFdn. Tune in virtually and see the full program here. https://t.co/fdKcSJxv1Q
Celebrate #NationalCivicsDay today by joining a conversation moderated by our Bridging Strategy Lead @idinour on the role civic education plays in our democracy. Itai will be joined by Yuval Levin, Kei Kawishima-Ginsberg, Brent Buchanan, & Carol Schneider!
https://t.co/US6psnOFKB
“Most students who fall in love with learning do so not because of any particular curriculum but because they encounter a teacher who gives them permission to think. Great teachers force us to wrestle with questions that have plagued … for millenniums.” https://t.co/qs3I6sPsAw
"Looking at loneliness solely through a health lens obscures a harmful knock-on effect: how it subverts democracy," wrote Jonathan Gruber on what leaders, policymakers, and funders must do to build an inclusive and pluralistic democracy in America. https://t.co/SXozSU3sA3
Don’t wait to register for “Philanthropy in Action: Local to Global” at our #ActionForum22! Explore the philanthropic landscape with impassioned advocates leading the charge for a more socially connected future. Register today for this free virtual event! https://t.co/dmln4b4Ikt
Through Oct. 31 you may be able to receive credit for student loan payments. Use @usedgov's simple tool to check your eligibility. Even if you’ve been denied before, you could qualify now. Find out more at https://t.co/E69VrHPMHn. #PSLFWorks#PSLF#StudentDebt (3/3)
Thank you, @CrownUpGuy, for teaming up with me at the @tritonpoker's Coin-Rivet Invitational! Glad we can bring home some winnings to support @newpluralists so they can build a nation of belonging for all! https://t.co/YypShAGUWl
250,000 New Yorkers are now eligible for student loan forgiveness. You could be next if you work in public service! Check out this new resource from the @PSLFnyc campaign that goes in-depth about the public service loan forgiveness waiver. Apply by 10/31! https://t.co/XXbzT6Zn4T
“party leaders continue to exploit divisions, capitalize on polarization, and mire us in dysfunction that continues to undermine the public trust and weaken our standing in the world.” Thank you @echerniack for raising the flag.
As a freshman member, @VoteMeijer has been the embodiment of servant leadership. He’s taken the long view of what’s at stake for our country, even if it cost him his political career.
Read @echerniack's commentary on his primary loss in @RealClearNews:
https://t.co/h8JIsQ9mR4
Ever since I was a child, I've had an insatiable curiosity and drive to understand what it takes to build a culture of belonging. Here's my small reading list on this topic that I hope will bring you joy, inspiration and provocation this summer and beyond.
https://t.co/3idKJDX6cn
@LiPurposeFe Will there be tacos? Enjoy the amazing time together. I can’t wait to do this with my own kids — perhaps starting with your class or lab on campus. 😉
The first deadline to #HealingStartsHere is fast approaching! Help combat societal forces and heal widening political and ideological divisions, right in your own backyard.
For more info and to apply today: https://t.co/gCkUWdVSqo
#newpluralists#pleaseshare