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America's Promise Bulletin - September 19, 2019 

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Diverse Communities Take Action on How Learning Happens

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America’s Promise has big news! To support young people’s social, emotional, and cognitive growth and development both in and out of school, we’re giving $150,000 in new grants to five diverse communities across the nation:

Children’s Institute, Rochester, New York

Nashville Public Library Foundation

Parents for Public Schools of San Francisco

Rennie Center for Education Research & Policy and Transforming Education, Boston, Massachusetts

Spartanburg Academic Movement, South Carolina

The selected communities will use their grants to plan convenings that will help them take their work to the next level and are exploring everything from how to engage parents in social and emotional learning (SEL) to aligning SEL practices with strategies for supporting young people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

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Promise Night 2019: Meet Chekemma J. Fulmore-Townsend

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In anticipation of our upcoming Promise Night, we’ll introduce you to each of our four honorees, who are all outstanding individuals extending the Promise of America to every child. 

First in the hot seat: Chekemma J. Fulmore-Townsend, who as the President and CEO of the Philadelphia Youth Network works to give a voice to underserved youth, drive transformation in poverty and inequity, and ultimately create a pipeline for an educated, engaged workforce. From overcoming challenges to her vision to help Philadelphia’s youth, we asked Chekemma to answer some tough questions, which you can check out here ([link removed]). Sneak peek: In only three words, Chekemma describes herself as a “servant, cheerleader, change-agent.” 

To help us spread the word about Chekemma, her fellow honorees, and Promise Night, please use this social media toolkit ([link removed]). 

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Mark Your Calendars:

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month ([link removed])

Promise Night ([link removed]): October 24th, 6 p.m., Washington D.C.

Fall Action Roundtables ([link removed]) for the YES Project Opportunity Youth Forum Communities: October & November 

Alliance Actions and Can’t-Miss Reads:

The Audacity to Lead ([link removed]): a blog by Aric Hamilton on his experience at State of Young People for America’s Promise 

Young Employed Successful ([link removed]): an interview by American University Student, Josh Dantzler on his career journey for America’s Promise 

The Children Are Not Well ([link removed]): an op-ed in St. Louis Post-Dispatch by our colleagues and district leaders on the Every School Healthy campaign, Sharonica Hardin-Bartley and Terry Harris, on why all schools should be trauma-informed 

News You Can Use:

Good Neighbor Citizenship Grant Program ([link removed]): State Farm is accepting applications for their 2020 Grant Cycle until October 31, 2019, with a focus on safety, education, and community development.

Ten Things to Know About Trauma and Learning ([link removed]): Alliance for Excellent Education

Let’s Listen to Students Experiencing Homelessness ([link removed]): SchoolHouse Connection 

America’s Promise Alliance is the driving force behind a nationwide movement to improve the lives and futures of America’s youth. If you would like to support our important mission to amplify the positive impact of youth champions, like Chekemma, and make the promise of America real for every child, please consider donating below. 

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