Danielle North, the executive director of Bottom Line's new Detroit program, is launching a initiative at her alma mater Northwestern High School that will provide one-on-one mentorship and guidance to low-income high school students from their senior year through college. The program, which originated in Boston in 1997, currently serves around 9,000 students in several cities including Massachusetts, New York City, Chicago, and Dayton, Ohio. Starting next year, the program will be available at five Detroit schools: Northwestern High School, Detroit Edison Public School Academy, University Preparatory Academy High School – Ed Parks Campus, The School at Marygrove, and East English Village Preparatory Academy.
https://www.chalkbeat.org/detroit/2025/01/07/bottom-line-program-helps-high-school-students/Kwanza Jones, a motivational speaker and philanthropist, was honored with the Champions of Excellence Award at the Oliver Scholars Gala for her commitment to advancing education and leadership opportunities for Black and Brown students. Her donation helped raise over $1 million to support Oliver Scholars in equipping exceptional young leaders with resources to thrive. Jones' efforts demonstrate how investing in cultural institutions can create a ripple effect of opportunity, fostering a new generation of changemakers.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/high-impact-investor--supercharged-ceo-kwanza-jones-creates-pathways-for-progress-through-community-culture-and-capital-302340476.htmlEva Moskowitz, the founder and CEO of Success Academy, a network of 56 charter schools, is advocating for an increase in the number of charter schools allowed in New York City. She argues that lifting or eliminating the cap on charter schools would provide more opportunities for students to attend high-performing schools with longer school days and years, which have been shown to outperform traditional public schools in math and English exams.
https://nypost.com/2024/12/29/us-news/ny-education-big-urges-hochul-pols-to-lift-cap-on-charters-focus-more-on-kids-not-politics/Education Minister Chan Chun Sing marked a milestone by inviting special education school principals to join their mainstream counterparts at an annual appreciation and appointment event. This move reflects the ministry's commitment to building an inclusive education fraternity, as stated by Chan. The event provided an opportunity for the Education Ministry to express its support and gratitude towards the principals' leadership.
https://channelnewsasia.com/watch/sped-school-principals-join-mainstream-counterparts-appreciation-and-appointment-event-4828531Over two hundred students from Jammu and Kashmir showcased more than 75 innovative projects at an event organised by the J&K School Education Department in collaboration with NITI Ayog, UNICEF and Pi-Jam Foundation. The projects addressed challenges faced by various segments of the local population including womenfolk, farmers, orchardists and those associated with the health sector. The event aimed to foster a thriving innovation culture and create a conducive ecosystem for students and tech enthusiasts in the Union territory. J&K's minister for education, health and social welfare Sakeena Itoo emphasized the importance of nurturing creativity and innovative mindset among students to aspire for an economically developed Jammu and Kashmir.
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/in-other-news/jk-students-lead-nation-in-showcasing-innovative-projects-1849632Live Good is a non-profit organization founded by Jennifer Chi that aims to empower individuals through access to transformative learning opportunities. The organization prioritizes education as its core mission, recognizing the life-changing impact of mentorship and educational programs. Live Good collaborates with educational institutions such as the University of California (UC) school system to create innovative programs that foster growth and resilience. Additionally, it offers a mentorship program for at-risk youth from schools in San Francisco to Southern California to help them achieve their academic goals.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/live-good-a-journey-of-courage-education-and-purpose-302338750.htmlA company is launching an initiative aimed at educating younger generations about environmental issues such as deforestation, climate change, and biodiversity loss. The programme features six interactive learning stations that teach students about tree planting, native species, and the importance of trees in generating oxygen and supporting wildlife.
https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2024/12/23/nestl-malaysia-expands-green-programme-to-sabah-with-partnersIndonesian Vice President Ma'ruf Amin emphasized the importance of involving the younger generation in national development. He stated that Indonesia's future depends on its productive youth, who will help achieve the vision of a developed country by 2045, known as Golden Indonesia. To support this goal, the government has implemented policies such as the Free Nutritious Meals program and comprehensive poverty eradication programs. Additionally, the education budget for 2025 has been allocated to improve school facilities and infrastructure, including renovating schools and upgrading laboratories.
https://en.antaranews.com/news/338978/vp-gibran-urges-youth-involvement-for-golden-indonesia-2045?utm_source=antaranews&utm_medium=desktop&utm_campaign=popular_rightDavid McGuire, an educator, was unexpectedly appointed as interim assistant principal at Forest Glen Elementary, a Spanish immersion school in Indianapolis, despite not speaking Spanish fluently. As a Black man who has primarily worked with predominantly Black student populations throughout his career, he felt unprepared to lead the school due to its unique language-based program.
https://www.chalkbeat.org/indiana/2024/12/20/assistant-principal-forest-glen-spanish-immersion-school-indianapolis/