Q7: It’s never too late to pursue your dreams and impact the world! #FellowsAtED

📚 A7: It's NEVER too late to live your purpose! Pivots can lead to endless opportunities and personal prosperity. So, find the path that makes YOU happy and fulfilled, then pursue it! You'll be so glad that you did! #FellowsAtED

Speaking of opportunities on your career path...If you are an educational change-maker and want to learn more about ED’s School Ambassador Fellowship, join us tomorrow night (6-7:30pm ET) for the LIVE Pre-Application Webinar! #FellowsAtED

Thanks for the great discussion on career paths and post-secondary options! Can't wait to chat again! #FellowsAtED

Thank you Alicia Keys for spending 338 minutes with me this year on Spotify. You are my #1. #SpotifyWrapped open.spotify.com/artist/3DiDSEC…

In the last year & with the help of educators, parents, students & faculty from across the country - U.S. Department of Education has achieved a lot. I’m proud of everything we’ve done together thus far & I’m committed to getting even more done in year two.

Save the Date! Applications for the School Ambassador Fellowship are opening soon! #FellowsAtED

Use your voice to help improve educational outcomes for students and educators nationwide. Become a School Ambassador Fellow! Join us for the LIVE SAF Preapplication Webinar on September 15th from 5-6:30pm ET. Visit the SAF Website for more information! #FellowsAtED

A1. Cynthia, MD, Proud Mom of 2 INCREDIBLY AMAZING scholars! ☺️☺️☺️ #ItTakesAVillage

A2. I believe that parents/families are a child's 1st educator. We need to be involved to be our children's education as supporters, advocates, mentors, and more! We can't leave our most important responsibility to others. #ItTakesAVillage

A3. A big barrier is expectations. Sometimes folks (wrongly) assume that AA parents don't want to be involved and make halfhearted attempts to engage us...Or only engage when there is a negative issue to report. #ItTakesAVillage

Educational trauma is real! #ItTakesAVillage

#AfAmEdChat #naapid #ItTakesAVillage

A4. Positive, open, honest, two-way communication is everything! No one wants to hear all bad news about their child. Find something positive to report, even with the most challenging students. #ItTakesAVillage

THIS. RIGHT. HERE. #AfAmEdChat #ItTakesAVillage #NAAPID

Thanks for the conversation and resources! We need to band together to continue to advocate, support, and fight for our babies because we know #ItTakesAVillage!

Check out the Teach to Lead 2023 Spring Summit participants! 20 Teams; 13 states; 1 goal - Raising the Bar for students and their school communities! #teachershortage #teacherdiversity #teacherwellness

Cynthia, MD. Go Bisons! #AfAmEdChat #DecisionDay2023

A1: It would be good to know what we can, and can't, spend federal financial funds on (i.e. housing, transportation, food, etc.). #AfAmEdChat #DecisionDay2023

A7: Thanks for the great resources! I'm curious to know if you can apply for federal student aid (again) if you've gotten your loans forgiven . #AfAmEdChat #DecisionDay2023