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Greetings Nellie Mae Education Foundation Grantees and Partners–
I hope this message finds you all well. As we prepare to power down for the year end break, I am reflecting on the tremendous work of this community. Your collective dedication is bringing forward a vision for our public education system designed to meet the needs of all students–where each and every child has the resources, supports, and access to opportunities that foster their healthy development and joy– both here in New England and across the nation. I believe deeply that the success of our families and communities depends on the cultivation of such a system.
For those of you who I haven’t had the opportunity to engage with directly, know that I come to this work with both deep respect for those leading and doing the hard work of advancing education justice, and a belief that sustainable systems change is possible through collective action. The past few years have been turbulent, as we individually and collectively navigated increasing attacks on the institution of public education, equity, and efforts to create a more just world for future generations. I imagine 2024 will be no different, but together we can stand up and say...
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