1.2 million public school students experienced homelessness in the 21-22 school year. SchoolHouse Connection has the latest on trends, needs, and challenges facing these young people: schoolhouseconnection.org/fy25-ehcy-fact…

This #NationalLibraryWeek , we're proud that our home state of Washington took action to protect libraries against increasing attacks. twitter.com/webelieveinedu…

No one is more impacted by the actions and decisions of school boards than students, which is why they deserve a seat at the table. Markus Ceniceros, the youngest elected official in Arizona, places school boards at the heart of democracy. hechingerreport.org/student-voice-…

Wise words from @TheLibraFound's Crystal Hayling about the essential role organizers play in building strong communities and democracies. Read the full piece: philanthropy.com/article/commun…

Shining our #PartnerSpotlight on Equity Accelerator who harness research, practice and policy to create more equitable learning and working environments, from college through careers. accelerateequity.org

Nice profile of one of our IDPC members and partners, Jason Franklin of Ktisis Capital. So much wisdom and commitment! insidephilanthropy.com/home/2024/3/26…

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Don't miss this eye-opening Axios article discussing the critical role of prevention in addressing youth homelessness, following our Landscape Scan webinar with OHY and System Change Partners! Read more here: bit.ly/4aFf79O

As attacks on DEI efforts proliferate, one group of higher ed researchers is setting the record straight, debunking common myths. Read more: insidehighered.com/news/quick-tak…

As so many states continue trying to restrict LGTBQ+ representation and stories in schools, we're proud that our home state of Washington took action to ensure the contributions and history of LGBTQ+ Washingtonians is represented in our schools. seattletimes.com/education-lab/…

On this day...20 years ago, the Washington Youth & Families Fund (WYFF) was signed into law. WYFF is unique and needed. The fund is rooted in community. It's for equitable and culturally appropriate solutions to homelessness. Happy 20th birthday WYFF! bit.ly/3xghhyh

In April, the Supreme Court will hear arguments in Johnson v. Grants Pass, which will determine whether cities can punish people for sleeping outside. Read about the impact this case will have on young people experiencing housing instability. youthcollaboratory.org/news/housing-n…

OHY and A Way Home Washington's new report on youth & young adult homelessness in WA is a call to action. It centers the voices of young people and offers a roadmap that will enable us to build on the progress WA has made and address the urgent gaps still remaining. systemchangepartners.com/blogs/landscap…

A new report from Learning Policy Institute, which looks at the impact of universal school vouchers in Arizona, estimates that taxpayers are spending $295 million to finance the program and subsidize tuition for students who were already enrolled in private schools. learningpolicyinstitute.org/product/unders…

A few extreme voices should not be able to dictate what stories our students have access to. Join We Believe and the community fighting back.

During the pandemic, Congress sent school districts funds with fewer restrictions to support students experiencing #homelessness . This flexibility has allowed schools to offer other support, like grocery cards and car repairs, to help meet families' needs. chalkbeat.org/2024/03/14/how…

'The insights within Mary Murphy's work are a call to action: to abandon outdated paradigms and embrace a more inclusive, dynamic, and ultimately more successful way of doing business.'
Our co-founder Jeff Raikes reflects on the many lessons in Mary Murphy's Cultures of Growth: