The stakes are high, but so are the opportunities. Across the StriveTogether Cradle to Career Network, we can look at how school districts and organizations are using resources to address inequities in their community. We also can investigate whether communities are spending more annually per student in affluent neighborhoods and, if so, what we can do to bridge that gap.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ll end this blog post with four questions posed during the summit:<\/p>\n

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• Why are you doing this work?<\/li>\n
• How does it serve you and your personal growth?<\/li>\n
• How does it serve the needs of others?<\/li>\n
• In what ways do you interact with the people you are trying to serve and what can you do to have more authentic connections?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

  An effective plan for real change begins with an understanding of the current landscape. Give some thought about where you are today, so you can map out where you should go tomorrow. Feel free to leave comments below.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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