SC2C in the News
Stamford Cradle to Career would like to present a recent article published in Stamford Plus on the Stamford Cradle to Career collective impact work to bridge the achievement gap:
"Using the information that had been collected, SC2C devised a three-pronged plan for closing Stamford's achievement gap: ensuring that the city's children were born healthy; that they were prepared to start school ready to read; and, finally, that they could successfully transition out of high school into college, a career or occupational training..."
*Print copies of the Stamford Plus Fall 2019 issue can be purchased at www.canaiden.com.
Contact Stamford Cradle to Career if you would like to see our internal copy.
Stamford Public School's News
Stamford Public Schools presents Kindergarten Information Nights to prepare parents and preschoolers for their transition to Kindergarten. Topics for discussion include:
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Registration process and the ability to register
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A day in the life of a Stamford Public School Kindergarten student
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Resources for preparing your child for Kindergarten
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Information on events for you and your child to participate in
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Information on Magnet Lottery
Please not that Magnet school's applications are due in November. Please click here for the English flyer and here for the Spanish flyer.
Stamford Public Schools Community Open House
"See how our staff is committed to challenge, inspire and prepare all students in our community. Experience a learning community in action. Discover the success and accomplishments that happen every day in the Stamford Public Schools."
Thursday, November 7, 2019. Please click here for the English flyer and here for the Spanish flyer.
Unstoppable Strive Together Annual Convening Learnings
Check out this blog from StriveTogether President and CEO Jennifer Blatz on the insights and priorities from the StriveTogether Annual Convening “#Unstoppable” held in Washington, D.C. from September 11-13, 2019. Included are links to summaries of the plenary sessions which featured: Stacey Abrams, David Brooks, Cecilia Munoz, Richard Reeves and David Williams.
https://www.strivetogether.org/library/the-cradle-to-career-network-is-unstoppable/
Some key points from the speakers, which align nicely with many of the priorities we’re focused on in our work in Stamford include:
- Potential of all children: “We refuse to settle for a world where a child’s potential is dictated by the conditions into which he or she is born,” Jennifer Blatz, President and CEO of StriveTogether, said. “We are committed to helping every child succeed in school and in life from cradle to career, regardless of race, zip code or circumstance.”
- Importance of equity in grounding the work: “We focus on race equity because we know that we have to take on systemic racism and oppression to get better results for kids.” – Jennifer Blatz
- Collective impact requires space for inclusion and relation: “Other people have to see themselves in our story. You have to be willing to create space for other people’s goals to join yours. That’s what makes it collective and that’s what creates real impact.” — Stacy Abrams, activist, author and civil rights leader
- Policy is critical to scale/systems change: “Doing, as important as it is, isn’t enough. To get to scale, we have to translate learning to policy so that it can happen everywhere.” — Cecilia Muñoz, New America
- Data informed practice and policy: “Evaluation is key. We have to move from policy-based evidence making to evidence-based policymaking.” — Richard Reeves, Brookings Institution
- Family and community engagement: “How do we take this research and empower folks on the ground? More importantly, how do we get on the ground to understand what the real questions are?” — David Williams, Opportunity Insights
SAVE THE DATE: Stamford Health invites you to a Community Conversation on Health Needs
Thursday, November 7, 2019
6:30-8:00 PM
Stamford Health and its community partners have recently completed an in-depth Community Health Needs Assessment. This event is your opportunity to learn about the findings, hear from experts, and share your input on this important community initiative. Please join members of the Stamford Health leadership team and experts for an engaging conversation. Click here to view the flyer.
RSVP: Cradle to Career Regional Conference-November 13th, 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Bridgeport
On Wednesday, November 13th, the four CT Cradle to Career collective impact communities (Bridgeport, Norwalk, Stamford and Waterbury), which are members of StriveTogether, will be hosting a regional conference to highlight the important work we are doing in our cities. Jennifer Blatz, President and CEO of StriveTogether will be our keynote speaker. We invite you to join us that morning to hear about the impact that we are having locally and across the state. Jennifer will also share a national perspective, which will show the impact that StriveTogether networks have had and the potential of what we can achieve based on the success of other cities across the country.
Strive Together Communities and Presidents/CEO's listed below:
Allison Logan, Bridgeport Prospers
Jennifer Barahona, Norwalk ACTS
Bridget Fox, Stamford Cradle to Career
Althea Marshall Brooks, Bridge to Success Community Partnership
About StriveTogether
StriveTogether is a national movement with a clear purpose: helping every child succeed in school and in life from cradle to career, regardless of race, zip code or circumstance. StriveTogether refuses to settle for a world where a child’s potential is dictated by the conditions into which they are born, so we work together to break down barriers, change systems, and improve lives.
In partnership with nearly 70 communities across the country, StriveTogether provides coaching, resources and rigorous approaches to create opportunities and close gaps in education, housing and so much more. They use data to illuminate problems and solutions, tackle tough conversations and deliver impactful results for 13.7 million children and counting
For more information please read the StriveTogether 2018 Annual Report. Please view the Eventbrite link below for tickets and registration information.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ct-cradle-to-career-regional-conference-tickets-72297029361