At Blue Meridian Partners, we seek to transform the philanthropic marketplace, maximizing the impact of collaborative investing to improve the life trajectories of millions of young people and families across America. Learn more: bluemeridian.org

Check out my latest Op-Ed, "Colleges Are Working to Balance Academics with Practical Education,” on Greenville News! I discuss how schools are blending theory with hands-on skills to prepare students for today’s job market: brnw.ch/21wLWlK #USCUpstate #HigherEducation

I attended my first StriveTogether convening and it completely blew me away. The biggest takeaway was that there are ppl all across this nation who care about the academic outcomes of children who are underserved and often forgotten about. The path from cradle to career matters!

𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆! Yesterday, Spartanburg One came together to support our families in need during the recovery from Hurricane Helene. 💙 With the help of our amazing team, we accomplished: 🍽️ 1,200 meals served with Chartwells K12 🙌 100 volunteers

We are back at it this morning! Bring your children for free meals, snacks, and non-perishable goods! We are at Arcadia Elementary, Fairforest Elementary, Woodland Heights Elementary, and Arcadia Elementary until 1. #D6Strong #D6Family

D2 Volunteers, I am so proud to be a part of the D2 Family. That statement has never more true than after what I have seen over the last few days at Shoally Creek Elementary and across our district. Beginning on Monday, we opened up the cafeteria at SCE to begin serving hot

💙 The Byrnes Cafeteria once again became a beacon of hope, providing meals to Hurricane Helene victims & those in need. We are honored to serve our community. 🍽️ #CommunityStrong  #WeAreD5

More than a dozen college reps 🧑‍🏫 Excited Seniors 🎓 + nearly 400 applications 💻 = 1 successful College Applucation Day at Byrnes High School! ✅ We loved watching our students take a step toward the future! 💙 #WeAreD5

Science students at Beech Springs Middle studied force and motion 🔁 and researched roller coasters to create their own! 🎢 Check out their creativity ⬇️ #WeAreD5

Today, with funding from The BlackRock Foundation, SAM has awarded four grants to organizations serving children and families in Union County, South Carolina, bolstering #community support and educational initiatives. Read more 👉 1blk.co/3Cm3g4F

SAM's CEO Russell W. Booker, Ph.D., CDE + Chief Strategy Officer Keisha Gray are attending! Can't wait to follow along from City of Spartanburg!

SAM stands ready with the community powered by Movement 2030 plan + resources to do our part!

Next up at #PowerOfPlace: Rev. Vanessa Ward of The Omega CDC, Russell W. Booker, Ph.D., CDE of SAM, Logan Herring of The WRK Group, and Othello Meadows of Blue Meridian Partners join a panel discussion, Aligning the “Village”: Backbone Organizations as Partners in Community Change.

.Russell W. Booker, Ph.D., CDE of SAM: As backbones, it’s our job to set the table and foster dialogue in a way that cuts across divisions and brings stakeholders together. #PowerOfPlace

Proud to have Jeff Stevens representing Spartanburg! SpartanburgSchoolDistrict7

"You can lose a battle, but I’ve never lost a war. And I’m not going to lose this war. Our love keeps us fighting. The work we are doing will save this country." Harlem Children's Zone's #GeoffreyCanada closes out #PowerOfPlace, inspiring us to never stop fighting for our children and families.

Congratulations to our friend Dreama Gentry for this much-deserved recognition!

Unlock your child's future success w/reading. Discover more about the significant impact of early literacy and the inspirational success stories from Jesse Bobo Elementary and Cleveland Academy of Leadership. Read more: bit.ly/3CuwLkQ

We are so proud of you, Dr. MiSTER Clark!

RD Anderson's Teacher of the Year, Brandy Knight, is making an extraordinary impact in shaping the future of healthcare. Her innovative teaching methods empower countless students to excel in this essential field. #D6family #teacheroftheyear