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The kids are not alright. Here’s how philanthropy can help  

Candid

The number of chronically absent students nearly doubled from 16% in the 2018–19 school year to 30% in 2021–22. Nationally, 30% of all students, or nearly 15 million kids, were chronically absent during the 2021–22 school year, when in-person learning largely resumed.

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August Awareness: National Back to School Month

Qgiv

For students, teachers, parents, and guardians across the nation, the arrival of August signals the end of summer vacation and the arrival of back-to-school season. National Back to School Month History. Since the 1960s, National Back to School Month has been observed during the month of August. Donate school supplies.

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At AFP Lead in Houston, Nonprofit Leadership Alliance students prepare for leadership liftoff

ASU Lodestar Center

Gabriella Billett President, Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Student Association at ASU. On Wednesday, October 19, a group of 12 students from Arizona State University traveled to Houston, Texas, to attend AFP Lead 2022. Our students were separated from the larger group and put together with a room full of ‘emerging leaders.’

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3 Nonprofits Doing Cool Things With Tech

TechImpact

Walden Woods Project uses Skype to reach classrooms. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees shared the idea of connecting aid workers with students to share experiences. Teachers are connecting speakers from across the globe to their classrooms, The Chronicle of Philanthropy reports.

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Funding & Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Education

Kindful

If your nonprofit is seeking funding, it’s critical to identify the foundations whose interests and funding priorities align with your own. This foundation invests in closing these opportunity gaps so all students can pursue a quality education, providing a pathway to prosperity for them and their families. Areas served: Worldwide.

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Transform Your Communications & Collaboration With Slack

Saleforce Nonprofit

Now that Slack is part of the Salesforce family, combining the #1 CRM and the trailblazing digital platform, here’s how together we’re creating the digital headquarters for a success-from-anywhere world across the education, nonprofit, and philanthropic sectors. Increase Collaboration and Engagement for Students, Faculty, and Staff.

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How Malala Fund’s Innovative Grantmaking is Revolutionizing Education for Girls

Saleforce Nonprofit

For many students, these school closures could mean the end of their formal education. From creating digital learning opportunities and initiatives to protect girls’ mental well-being to securing national funding for education — the Champions we support are driving solutions to girls’ education challenges in their communities. .