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Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /home1/diqosbmy/public_html/clients/strive-together/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6131updraftplus domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /home1/diqosbmy/public_html/clients/strive-together/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6131What happens when you bring together people from across the country who want the best for every child in their communities? <\/em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n If you\u2019re familiar with StriveTogether, you\u2019re probably familiar with this question: What does StriveTogether really do? I get this question all the time, every week, and have for six years. It never gets old because what we do at StriveTogether is so unexpected \u2014 and impactful.<\/p>\n This Network Effect was extra powerful in Denver earlier this month when our Opportunity Fund communities convened for two days. These nine communities are supported through our Cradle to Career Community Challenge<\/a>. Each of these communities are on the leading edge of improving outcomes, closing disparity gaps and addressing the root causes limiting economic mobility for children of color and children and families living in poverty. We know these are some of the most complex challenges we face in our country. And we know there is no better time than now to start working on them together.<\/p>\n The Network\u2019s goal is to reach the systems transformation desgination along StriveTogther\u2019s guiding framework, the Theory of ActionTM<\/sup><\/a>, in 24 communities by 2023. The nine Opportunity Fund communities that gathered in Denver focused on pathways to economic mobility<\/a>. They shared insights to better understand the bright spots and challenges along the journey. They know from looking at the disaggregated data in their communities that current systems are failing children of color and children living in poverty. They are building a new civic infrastructure designed around the needs of children by bringing schools, housing, transportation, business and families together. They are witnessing successes like these:<\/p>\n A major component of systems transformation is the realization that education strategies alone will not contribute to reducing disparities for children and families. We must engage all of the sectors that touch our children, like health, housing, transportation and human services. We need to work with these sectors as they dismantle their own systemic barriers that limit opportunities.<\/p>\n So, what do we really<\/em> do at StriveTogether? We bring communities together and get out of the way as they tackle complex problems. We create the space and tools to transform systems. That\u2019s the power of the Network Effect.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" What happens when you bring together people from across the country who want the best for every child in their communities? \u00a0 If you\u2019re familiar with StriveTogether, you\u2019re probably familiar with this question: What does StriveTogether really do? I get this question all the time, every week, and have for six years. 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StriveTogether brings together a network of communities tackling similar tough issues and challenges. Then StriveTogether gets out of their way as they challenge, support and learn from each other. We create spaces for Cradle to Career Network members to be the experts in their own work and share their expertise with others.<\/p>\n
Why now? Because the Network is getting stronger as more and more communities are learning and improving cradle-to-career outcomes. The Network impacted the lives of 13.7 million children last year, and we are just getting started.<\/p>\n\n
The Network Effect is far more than celebrating the successes of partners. The Network Effect pushes communities to challenge their own thinking and iterate on what their peers are learning or testing across the country. After hearing Tacoma\u2019s story, other communities committed to engaging the housing sector to address issues facing youth and families.<\/p>\n
As I sat in Denver, I reflected on the energy, commitment and expertise of the Cradle to Career Network in accelerating progress to achieve zero disparities for kids and families. I know this is possible because they have each other. A colleague recently wrote about the notion of finding your beehive<\/a> \u2014 that moment when you find your people and your purpose. When you see this up close \u2014 in the faces of the Network \u2014 the effect is powerful. You see commitment to dismantling systems to create better and more equitable outcomes for every child. You see what\u2019s possible.<\/p>\n