I had the opportunity to spend some additional time with some visitors from Germany who came to Cincinnati to take part in the recent StriveTogether Discovery Workshop. They have become very interested in the collective impact approach to a cradle-to-career initiative and wanted to learn more about what is taking place in Cincinnati. They had clearly…
I’ve talked with a number of communities over the years that are undertaking the work of building a collective impact education partnership, and one of the first things they think about is how to manage the data collection and data initiatives of the partnership. “What exactly do you work on as a data manager?” they…
we drive results StriveTogether supports communities to deliver better outcomes for young people. THEORY OF ACTION guiding framework Continually evolving with lessons from network members, the StriveTogether Theory of Action™ supports communities building the civic infrastructure necessary to transform the systems that shape opportunity. Our theory of action provides progressive milestones rather than a prescription…
Kindergarten readiness reflects how children develop across early learning, health and social-emotional domains. These domains are shaped by the experiences and supports they receive in their earliest years. In Boston, preparing children for kindergarten is treated as a shared responsibility, one that depends on how well systems work together to support families long before children…
Across the country, communities in the StriveTogether Cradle to Career Network are working to put more young people on a path to economic mobility. StriveTogether’s seven cradle-to-career outcome areas are critical milestones that shape a child’s educational journey and future success. Each post in this series will provide an in-depth look at one of these…
In Stamford, Connecticut, the Stamford Cradle to Career Partnership (SC2C) is a model of collaborative efforts, dedicated to advancing economic mobility. This Cradle to Career Network member, recently awarded the Systems Change designation along the StriveTogether Theory of Action™, has played a pivotal role in mobilizing partners, building relationships and providing essential support to catalyze…
impact rising 2022 Annual Report contents LETTER FROM President & CEO and Board Chair To our partners, Your commitment to this work is improving cradle-to-career outcomes and creating transformative change for youth and families on the road to economic mobility. Reflecting on 2022, we see results that indicate community investment in civic infrastructure promoted faster…
In Boston, 75% of students graduate from high school — a promising start to their postsecondary futures. But for those who go on to college, just 52% complete their degrees. How can data help predict which students will complete college and what support others need to reach that milestone? Cradle to Career Network member Boston…
I’ve talked with a number of communities over the years who are undertaking the work of building a collective impact education partnership, and one of the first things they are thinking about is how to manage the data collection and data initiatives of the partnership. “What exactly do you work on as a data manager?”…
Earlier today, I was reviewing sight words with my kindergartner and as we made our way down the list, she kept having trouble with one word in particular. She became very frustrated and wanted to quit, which lead to my panic thinking she wasn’t demonstrating self-efficacy, grit, perseverance or many of the very important social…
Why High School Graduation Matters High school graduation is a key milestone on the path to economic mobility. During high school, students transition from building foundational skills to applying them in ways that prepare them for postsecondary education, workforce training and careers. When students graduate on time, they’re more likely to access the education and…
Why Early Grade Reading Matters Early grade reading is a gateway to economic opportunity. In the early elementary years, students transition from learning to read to reading to learn, a shift that determines whether they can fully access the knowledge and skills needed to stay on a path toward long-term opportunity. Students who read proficiently…