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27 Oct 2023
The Our Turn Student Agenda is HERE, and it's time to unveil the change we've all been working towards.
Our Turn’s growing movement is fighting for education justice.
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6 May 2024
Empowering educators pave the path to education justice, ensuring every student's voice is heard and valued.
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!
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11 Apr 2024
The expiration of COVID-era school funding is looming over our district, schools, and classrooms. District leaders should make students their co-pilots in the district budgeting processes. Read our new report to learn more: itsourturn.org/student_engag…
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22 Mar 2024
Despite grappling with limited funding and pandemic-related challenges, this K-12 charter school achieved the highest growth index among approximately 2,700 schools in the state.
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20 Mar 2024
President Biden's fiscal year 2025 budget proposal aims to support middle-class Americans with initiatives such as restoring the expanded Child Tax Credit, implementing national paid family leave programs, and addressing affordable housing.
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19 Mar 2024
High school & college students! Ready to level up your communication skills & handle conflicts like a pro? Join Our Turn's Virtual Conflict Resolution Workshop! 👉 March 21, 2024, 6-7pm ET.
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14 Mar 2024
Six years have passed since the tragic Parkland shooting, but at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, the library isn't just a place for books—it's a haven for healing. Diana Haneski, has turned her space into more than just shelves and tables.
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13 Mar 2024
Aspen Institute has released a new publication highlighting that cross partisan initiatives are not only possible but are flourishing across the country. What do they have in common? Read the five key elements that underpin their success:
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12 Mar 2024
A new Academy Award-nominated documentary short film, “The ABCs of Book Banning,” masterfully pays tribute to the important books that have faced calls for ban across the nation.
msnbc.com/ali-velshi/watch/n…
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7 Mar 2024
House Bill 5617, championed by Rep. Maurice West, is making waves as it seeks to ban the use of Native American mascots and logos in K-12 schools across the state.
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6 Mar 2024
Join our mission to empower youth in Colorado! We're hiring 3 State Legislative Fellows for Spring 2024 with a competitive pay of $17/hr!
Apply now at 👉 rb.gy/q61y79
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4 Mar 2024
The Taco Bell Foundation Ambition Accelerator is your chance to grow your changemaking abilities, access funding, receive feedback on your project, discover a community of like-minded young people, and more!
Apply now or share it with your community!
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29 Feb 2024
Your vote matters, and so does being informed! View the voter handbook at cnn.it/3UZXMnp
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26 Feb 2024
Join the Movement for Education Justice! Our Turn is on the lookout for passionate State Legislative Fellows in Colorado for Spring 2024!
Apply now 👉 bit.ly/42VcWw0
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23 Feb 2024
Students deserve to be and celebrate who we are while we get an education.
This should go without saying, but we’ll scream it from the rooftops in support of #DarrylGeorge and every student w hair that reflects who they are. #BlackHistoryMonth #Texas #TexasLege @GregAbbott_TX
22 Feb 2024
ANAHUAC, Texas (AP) — Judge says Texas school’s punishment of Black student doesn’t violate law banning race-based hair discrimination.
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22 Feb 2024
Get up to $50,000 in financial aid, a $10,000 stipend for a transformative Summer Voyage, and a 10-year travel stipend from Airbnb.
Applications are open until March 27, 2024. Apply now at bit.ly/3UPhnqj
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21 Feb 2024
Ensuring that assessments are authentic & diverse in their representation is crucial in making students feel seen. @EdTrust created a new guide on advocating for racially & culturally inclusive state assessments. Learn more: bit.ly/49HDp2n
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21 Feb 2024
Honoring #BlackHistoryMonth by recognizing the resilience and engagement of Mississippi's Black voters. Despite historical challenges and voter fatigue, this year marks a turning point as five Black candidates run for statewide office.
Read full article: bit.ly/3T4L31m
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20 Feb 2024
Are you passionate about equitable storytelling and fostering genuine connections within communities? Then this session is for YOU!
Register now to secure your spot! bit.ly/4bLJKf2
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18 Feb 2024
Mayor Eric Adams cut an additional $100 million from education this year, but he somehow found money for the NYPD to promote themselves with a dance team.
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18 Feb 2024
Just ran into my elementary 1st and 5th grade teachers in target and told them I’m a teacher now too 😭😭😭😭❤️
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