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Amy Rowe Klement (she/her/hers) @amyklement

passionate about people and breaking down barriers to well-being. managing partner, @imaginablefut. mom of two miracles and wife of one. views my own.

Joined May 2008
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the future is here at ⁦@alx_africa and⁩ ⁦@SandTechInc⁩ in Addis. the energy, the networks, the learning, the entrepreneurs. so impressed by ⁦@FredSwaniker⁩ and the teams!
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Calling out schools to apply for the 2024 World’s Best School Prizes! Applications are open until February 23rd - apply or nominate via worldsbestschool.org @bestschoolprize #StrongSchools #BestSchoolPrizes
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I always knew that @FredSwaniker was special when I met him many years ago. What a well-deserved recognition by @TIME 100, Fred! It's been a joy & honor to be alongside you on this journey, supporting @ALAcademy @alueducation & now as Board Member of Sand! time.com/6333485/fred-swanik…
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Bravo to @WashPostLife for front page coverage of the US child-care crisis. We stand to lose 70k programs! These pros are educating kiddos when 85% of brain development happens and we pay them below poverty wages. t.ly/TWW3A

Underpaid child-care workers seize on pandemic lesson: America needs them

The push to preserve pandemic aid for child care has galvanized workers who have long been overlooked and undervalued.

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Bravo @SPARKSchools! A well-deserved recognition for your commitment to co-creating with learners, families and communities. And, a special thanks to my friend @VikasPota for yet another great year of @BestSchoolPrize.
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4 Nov 2023
SPARK Soweto has won the World's Best prize for #CommunityCollaboration! Here is the moment when we heard that we won! 🙌 @BestschoolPrize #StongSchools #SPARKSoweto
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'As many as 70,000 US child care centers are projected to close in the next several months as pandemic-era federal funding ends, pushing an industry already in crisis to a breaking point' edsurge.com/news/2023-09-11-…

When a Child Care Center Closes, an Entire Community Is Affected

As many as 70,000 child care centers are projected to close in the next several months as pandemic-era federal funding ends, pushing an industry ...

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Imagine Worldwide@Literacy_Now1
9 Sep 2023
Attending the #mEducationSymposium2023 next week? Don't miss our Head of Research, Karen Levesque's presentation, "RCT Evidence and Continuous Improvement of an EdTech Intervention" on 9/13/23 at 11:30 am ow.ly/hcxu50PIw0F

2023 Symposium - mEducation Alliance

Symposium Statistics:

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Imaginable Futures@ImaginableFut
21 Aug 2023
"Our team is constantly asking: How do we cultivate fertile ecosystems so that our partners & the learners & families they serve, thrive?" IF's @Luisdh shares how we've shifted our #investment process over the years to better align with #JEDI ⤵️ imaginablefutures.com/learni…

The Seeds We Sow

Creating college communities that are open and welcoming to parenting students is one way colleges and universities can continue making progress on diversity, equity and inclusion.

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Working #together across the early #childhood ecosystem, we can shift systems to help women & their children thrive. More from @ImaginableFut @EchidnaGiving @gatesfoundation @SF4Nutrition @hiltonfound. @LEGOfoundation @Hewlett_Found via @economistimpact👇 impact.economist.com/new-glo…

Investing in communities means investing in child care options for families and children

Why is access to quality childcare an important development goal worldwide? Learn more from experts.

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Welcome, welcome, welcome Rapelang Rabana! Thrilled to be learning from you and with you, as you co-lead Imagine Worldwide in its next stage of growth and expansion! @Literacy_Now1
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6 Jul 2023
“We are delighted to welcome Rapelang Rabana as our new Co-CEO,” said Joe Wolf, Co-Founder and CEO of Imagine. “Her remarkable accomplishments and passion for improving the lives of the most marginalized children make her the perfect addition to our team.” ow.ly/nSGS50P4tw1
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Imaginable Futures@ImaginableFut
6 Jul 2023
📣 We’re excited to share that we’re on Instagram! Over the years, we’ve seen a growing number of partners engage on the platform—so we asked: Will this help enhance our work? We look forward to connecting with you & new audiences there. Follow us➡️instagram.com/imaginablefut/.
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Imaginable Futures@ImaginableFut
29 Jun 2023
"Despite today’s ruling, our foundations will not waver in our commitment to those making the nation’s high ideals a reality for all communities and all people." We stand with our fellow voices in philanthropy on today's decision. Read more: rwjf.org/en/about-rwjf/newsr…

Joint Statement in Response to the Supreme Court's Decision in 'Students for Fair Admissions' Cases

Philanthropic joint statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s rulings in Students for Fair Admissions v. University of North Carolina and Students for Fair Admissions v. President and Fellows...

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Standing with learners, families and communities across our country today. At @ImaginableFut, we will remain steadfast in our commitment to furthering justice, equity, diversity and inclusion. Sharing my thoughts on the reversal of race-conscious admission ⤵️
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Neal Katyal
@neal_katyal
29 Jun 2023
Wow. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson dissent.
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What if the progress we seek to understand is not easily measurable? Read our insights on how #quantitative #data can help us measure for progress & impact—and how it begins w/ deeply listening to our partners at @imaginablefut and to learners & families⤵️ imaginablefutures.com/learni…

Measuring for Impact Beyond The Surface

Explore three main lessons learned and insights that have improved our approach to measuring impact

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Happening tomorrow—excited to hear the collective wisdom of our partners on #JEDI and the ways #philanthropy can support partners & grantees in our journey together. More details on how to join us below ⤵️
Imaginable Futures@ImaginableFut
22 Jun 2023
🗓️ You're invited: Next Wed June 28th, join our #TheFutureWeImagine fireside chat to hear from leaders in Brazil, Africa & the US on how organizations can sustain the progress they’ve made on #justice #equity #diversity & #inclusion. Register to attend:imaginablefutures.zoom.us/we…
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What a great event, @AspenAscend—and thank you to all who came together to share their collective wisdom, including #studentparents who are our everyday heroes.
Imaginable Futures@ImaginableFut
22 May 2023
Through #collaboration we can sustain this movement to help #studentparents and their families thrive. 🎉 Thank you @AspenAscend for bringing together parenting students & changemakers across postsecondary education, policy, research, advocacy & philanthropy last week to DC!
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Thank you Chris Thomas @BrookingsInst for this reflection piece on an incredible @asugsvsummit panel I was honored to be a part of last month. So many learnings from colleagues on how #philanthropy can scale solutions to help learners thrive. brookings.edu/blog/education…

Solutions that scale: Reflections from the ASU-GSV Summit | Brookings

Chris Thomas reflects on what makes a difference in some of the most challenging educational settings from his experience chairing a session at the ASU-GSV Summit.

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It's been an an incredible learning journey the last three years with our partners at @ImaginableFut—thank you @Steph_Beasley @devex for sharing our story and how we've come to focus on deep systems change with #DEI and #justice at the center. devex.com/news/imaginable-fu…

Imaginable Futures charts new path after split from Omidyar Network

Imaginable Futures is putting greater emphasis on working closely with education researchers and grassroots groups in Brazil and sub-Saharan Africa since splitting off from the Omidyar Network in...

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Celebrating International Women's Day! On #IWD2023 and everyday, we are #EmbracingEquity. We must both celebrate the progress made by/for women and girls over the decades, and also re-commit to the work that lies ahead. imaginablefutures.com/learni…

Paving the Way for Future Generations of Women and Girls

We highlight incredible women who, through our partners' efforts in Sub-Saharan Africa, are breaking down barriers and paving the way for future generations.

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