Community partnerships invited to national collective impact policy conference Cincinnati, Ohio — StriveTogether announced today the receipt of a three-year, $300,000 grant from The Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation (DRKF) to support nationwide collective impact work in the education sector. The new funds will contribute to StriveTogether’s general operating expenses and help grow the organization to support to…
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…
Across the StriveTogether Cradle to Career Network, communities are proving that collaboration is a system for change. By aligning data, policy and people, they’re building civic infrastructure that turns shared accountability into measurable results for children and families. As more states and communities recognize the power of place-based partnerships, the Cradle to Career Network is…
OUTCOMES PLAYBOOK Postsecondary Completion Postsecondary completion is the true gateway to opportunity. Earning a degree, credential or certification from college, training or apprenticeship programs delivers tangible returns for individuals and communities. Whether through two- or four-year degrees, CTE or industry-recognized certifications, finishing the path one starts is what unlocks economic mobility and long-term stability. Research…
2024 annual report Shaping our shared future Contents Letter from President & CEO and Board Chair At StriveTogether, we’re working toward generational change — the kind of transformation that will shape our nation’s future. Together with the Cradle to Career Network of place-based partnerships, we’re working to put 4 million more young people on a…
neighborhood to national Paving the way to economic mobility 2023 ANNUAL REPORT Contents Letter from President & CEO and Board Chair Every young person should have the opportunity to thrive, regardless of race, ethnicity, zip code or circumstance. This year, StriveTogether embarks on a journey toward a bold new vision: to put 4 million more…
The north metro region of Colorado — which includes Adams and Broomfield counties, and the cities of Arvada and Aurora — is home to more than 900,000 community members. It is also one of the fastest-developing regions in Colorado, having grown its population by 19% over the past decade, with no signs of slowing down. …
Welcome to Together for Together for Change, the podcast where we explore the transformative power of systems change and civic infrastructure. Policy plays a critical role in the work of systems transformation. In this episode, we explore different approaches to policy work and show why it can be effective for achieving results at scale.…
San Antonio, with a population of around 1.5 million residents, is the second most populous city in Texas and the seventh most populous in the United States. Its rich culture is heavily influenced by its diversity — particularly by its Latine and Indigenous populations. Alongside that diversity comes racial and ethnic disparities that affect young…
Welcome to Together for Change, the podcast where we explore the transformative power of systems change and civic infrastructure. The North Star is the only bright star whose position relative to a rotating Earth does not change. For StriveTogether, that North Star is economic mobility and creating equitable pathways for every child to have the…
In Marin County, California, more than 100 community, organizational, philanthropic and governmental leaders are changing systems to ensure every child in the county achieves their full potential. This work is facilitated by StriveTogether Cradle to Career Network member Marin Promise Partnership. In a recent assessment, Marin Promise Partnership earned the Systems Change designation along…