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SAM is an academic movement created to increase educational achievement across Spartanburg County, South Carolina.
Spartanburg, SC
Joined October 2012
RD Anderson's Teacher of the Year, Brandy Knight, is making an extraordinary impact in shaping the future of healthcare. Her innovative teaching methods empower countless students to excel in this essential field. #D6family #teacheroftheyear
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We are so proud of you, Dr. @MISTER_Servant!
We are proud to announce that Dr. Marquice Clark (@MISTER_Servant) is the 2025 SC Elementary Principal of the Year! Dr. Clark is principal of The Cleveland Academy of Leadership in @SpartanburgD7. Congratulations Dr. Clark and @clevelandacad! πππ #LeadershipMatters
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Unlock your child's future success w/reading. Discover more about the significant impact of early literacy and the inspirational success stories from Jesse Bobo Elementary and Cleveland Academy of Leadership. Read more:
strivetogether.org
Across the country, communities in the StriveTogether Cradle to Career Network are working to put more young people on a path to economic mobility. StriveTogetherβs seven cradle-to-career outcome...
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Congratulations to our friend Dreama Gentry for this much-deserved recognition!
Last night at #PowerOfPlace, we honored Dreama Gentry of @partnersrural with our Founding Trailblazer Award. For over 25 years, Dreama has pioneered a place-based cradle-to-career approach for improving outcomes for rural students and communities all over the country.
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"You can lose a battle, but Iβve never lost a war. And Iβm not going to lose this war. Our love keeps us fighting. The work we are doing will save this country." @hczorg's #GeoffreyCanada closes out #PowerOfPlace, inspiring us to never stop fighting for our children and families.
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Proud to have Jeff Stevens representing Spartanburg! @SpartanburgD7
ELDF comprises: β 23 superintendents β From 22 school districts β Representing 1.4 mm students Fellows work with WJWI to create strong cradle-to-career systems in their communities. ELDF kicked off earlier this year with a visit to @hczorg. #PowerOfPlace
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.@RwbookerRussell of @learnwsam: As backbones, itβs our job to set the table and foster dialogue in a way that cuts across divisions and brings stakeholders together. #PowerOfPlace
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Next up at #PowerOfPlace: Rev. Vanessa Ward of @theomegacdc, @RwbookerRussell of @learnwsam, Logan Herring of The WRK Group, and Othello Meadows of @bluemeridianp join a panel discussion, Aligning the βVillageβ: Backbone Organizations as Partners in Community Change.
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SAM stands ready with the community powered by Movement 2030 plan + resources to do our part!
.@hczorg @MrKwameOK: When we created William Julius Wilson Institute, we had this room in mind: a group of leaders coming together with a bold mission to put one million young people on the path to social and economic mobility. #PowerOfPlace
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SAM's CEO @RwbookerRussell + Chief Strategy Officer Keisha Gray are attending! Can't wait to follow along from @SpartanburgCity!
We're kicking off #PowerofPlace 2024 in Miami Beach! Our 3rd annual convening brings together national leaders, practitioners, and policy makers for inspiring conversations and community building to advance the field of place-based cradle-to-career. Follow us for coverage!
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Today, with funding from The BlackRock Foundation, @learnwsam has awarded four grants to organizations serving children and families in Union County, South Carolina, bolstering #community support and educational initiatives. Read more π
learnwithsam.org
Justin Williams, Scout Executive with Palmetto Scouting, describes the impact the Rapid Resource Grant will have on the scouting organization. Through BlackRock Foundation funds, the Union Community...
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Science students at Beech Springs Middle studied force and motion π and researched roller coasters to create their own! π’ Check out their creativity β¬οΈ #WeAreD5
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More than a dozen college reps π§βπ« Excited Seniors π + nearly 400 applications π» = 1 successful College Applucation Day at Byrnes High School! β
We loved watching our students take a step toward the future! π #WeAreD5
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At Blue Meridian Partners, we seek to transform the philanthropic marketplace, maximizing the impact of collaborative investing to improve the life trajectories of millions of young people and families across America. Learn more: https://t.co/aw7fc8IE0J
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I attended my first @StriveTogether convening and it completely blew me away. The biggest takeaway was that there are ppl all across this nation who care about the academic outcomes of children who are underserved and often forgotten about. The path from cradle to career matters!
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D2 Volunteers, I am so proud to be a part of the D2 Family. That statement has never more true than after what I have seen over the last few days at Shoally Creek Elementary and across our district. Beginning on Monday, we opened up the cafeteria at SCE to begin serving hot
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π The Byrnes Cafeteria once again became a beacon of hope, providing meals to Hurricane Helene victims & those in need. We are honored to serve our community. π½οΈ #CommunityStrongΒ Β #WeAreD5
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π¦π²πΏππΆπ»π΄ π’ππΏ ππΌπΊπΊππ»πΆππ! Yesterday, Spartanburg One came together to support our families in need during the recovery from Hurricane Helene. π With the help of our amazing team, we accomplished: π½οΈ 1,200 meals served with @ChartwellsK12 π 100 volunteers
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Check out my latest Op-Ed, "Colleges Are Working to Balance Academics with Practical Education,β on Greenville News! I discuss how schools are blending theory with hands-on skills to prepare students for todayβs job market: https://t.co/fQ0Jfnelbf
#USCUpstate #HigherEducation
greenvilleonline.com
USC Chancellor writes op-ed about challenges colleges face in remaining relevant for students as S.C. grows, changes.
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