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The first post-pandemic study on the attainment gap reveals that pupils from low-income families have fallen further behind their wealthier peers, with the exception of those in London. This widening gap is detrimental to society and significantly impacts the life chances of young people from low-income families. #education #poverty #attainmentgap https://lnkd.in/eim2WN-v

Here's four bits of recent research that you may find helpful if you care about tackling educational disadvantage and child poverty..... 📚 How can we further support schools as community hubs? We recently shared about our work with Centre for Young Lives N8 Research Partnership et al on a recent report into building foundations for Sure Start ways of working in schools. Then we recently recorded this webinar. Watch it to hear the research headlines and best practice from a range of providers. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dfPahfiN 📚 What does NEET have to do with school readiness? This research from Warburton et al (2024, the University of Leeds, investigated whether the school readiness measure at ages 4–5 in England can predict the risk of being not in employment, education, or training (NEET) in late adolescence, which is associated with poor health and social exclusion. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dr8sDyG2 📚 How can poverty impact neurological and language development? Although this is a small-scale study, the research provides further evidence that childhood poverty can be associated with compensatory neural language function. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/d_vx2VYP 📚 How learner profiles can shift the debate towards equitable and meaningful holistic education? This article by Dr Fran Wilby (via Chartered College of Teaching) addresses the limitations of using exams as the sole measure of a young person's readiness for life and work, advocating for learner profiles as an alternative. 🔗https://lnkd.in/dcvSZKKp #Education #Schools #Disadvantage #Poverty #ChildPoverty #Curriculum #Assessment #ChildPovertyWork #Research #Pedagogy #Ofsted #Practice #Classroom #Schools #InclusiveEducation #SEND #MentalHealth Tees Valley Education Chartered College of Teaching North East Child Poverty Commission Child Poverty Action Group UK Children North East Evidence Based Education Centre for Young Lives N8 Research Partnership Teesside University HDRC South Tees SHINE Trust John Smith Laura McPhee Jonny Uttley Anne Longfield CBE Fair Education Alliance Katrina Morley Dame Alison Peacock DL, DLitt Jonny Goggs The Centre for Social Justice Raksha Pattni Dorothy Newbury-Birch Andrew Divers

Some take-aways from today's IOE - UCL's Faculty of Education and Society 'Education after the Election: Priorities for change - What matters in Education?' panel discussion —> to solve economic problems we need economic policies, not education policies —> The way for a 5 year old to get out of poverty is not to work hard at school and get an A-level so in 20 years they can earn a decent salary; this is delayed gratification gone mad —> Reducing child poverty involves: providing universal access to childcare and education in the early years (bringing back Sure Start) so children can socialise and parents can afford to work + providing families with easy access to financial advice so they can maximise the money they have.

In a world where education is often seen as the key to unlocking opportunities and breaking the cycle of poverty, millions of children face barriers that prevent them from accessing quality learning experiences. These barriers, whether due to poverty, conflict, or lack of resources, create a global education crisis that disproportionately affects underprivileged children. #EducationForAll #BreakTheCycle #QualityEducation #AccessToLearning #EndPoverty #ChildrensRights #EmpowerThroughEducation #EducationEquality #GlobalEdCrisis #EducationMatters https://lnkd.in/dzH9JZUi

The Importance of Education for Vulnerable Kids, Their Families, and Communities Education is crucial for transforming the lives of vulnerable children, their families, and entire communities. Here's why: Breaking the Cycle of Poverty: Education provides vulnerable children with the skills needed to secure better jobs and contribute economically to their families, breaking generational poverty cycles. Empowering Families: Educated children share knowledge with their families, helping them make informed decisions about health, finances, and other key areas, ultimately improving their overall well-being. Fostering Social Inclusion: Education enables vulnerable children, often from marginalized backgrounds, to feel included and develop socially. It also reduces their chances of exploitation, like child labor or early marriage. Strengthening Communities: Educated children grow up to contribute actively to their communities, fostering economic growth, improving infrastructure, and creating social change. National Development: A skilled, educated workforce drives innovation and national progress. Prioritizing education for vulnerable kids is an investment in the future of any country. Mental Well-being: School offers vulnerable children structure, emotional support, and a safe environment, building their resilience and self-esteem. Lifelong Learning: Education fosters a love for learning that encourages adaptability and continuous growth, benefiting both individuals and communities. Impact on Future Generations: Educated children are more likely to pass on the value of education to their own kids, creating a lasting impact on future generations. Education is not just a human right, but a powerful tool that can change lives, families, and communities. Investing in the education of vulnerable children is essential to building a more equitable, peaceful, and prosperous world. It is a long-term commitment that pays dividends not only for the individual child but for society as a whole. It is our collective responsibility—governments, NGOs, businesses, and individuals—to ensure that vulnerable children receive the education they deserve. After all, when we educate a child, we don't just improve their future—we uplift entire families and communities, creating a brighter world for everyone. #EducationForAll #VulnerableYouth #CommunityDevelopment #InclusiveEducation #ChildEmpowerment #BreakingTheCycleOfPoverty #GlobalEducation #SocialImpact #FutureGenerations #LinkedInDiscussion

WHY EVERY CHILD DESERVES EDUCATION Education is a fundamental human right that every child should have access to. With basic education children are armed with the skills and knowledge they require to succeed in today’s society. The benefits of basic education include the following : 1. Empowerment: when a child is educated, they are enabled .Education enables children by giving them the tools they need , to make informed decisions and take responsibility of their own lives and actions . With education, children can stay focused to pursue their passions and achieve their goals. 2. Breaking the cycle of poverty: There is certainly a correlation between poverty and illiteracy. Acquiring education is a key factor in breaking the cycle of poverty. As children receive a basic education are better furnished to find stable employment and lift themselves out of poverty. 3. Better Quality of Life : Education plays a crucial role in promoting good health and well-being. Children who are educated are more likely to make healthy choices and access healthcare services. They are also better equipped to understand and address issues such as disease prevention and mental health. 4. Social development: Education helps children develop important social skills such as communication, teamwork, and problem-solving. These skills are essential for building strong relationships and contributing positively to society. 5. Global citizenship: Education teaches children about the world around them and encourages them to become responsible global citizens. It promotes understanding, empathy, and respect for different cultures and perspectives. Conclusively , access to basic education is essential for the well-being and development of children. It is a powerful tool for empowerment, poverty reduction, health promotion, social development, and global citizenship. It is a collective responsibility to of corporate leaders and well-meaning individuals to gift children the gift of education ; that is why in GLOBAL YOUTH WELLNESS ORGANIZATION our commitmented to all round wellness of youths - education , healthcare , food and more . #educationforall #mdgs #milleniumdevelopmentgoals #youths #backtoschool2024 #billgates #billandmelindagates #schoolforall #develpoment #career #impact

In the past, charter schools enrolled more students in poverty than traditional K12 public schools in NC. However, in 2021-22, this data definition changed, to include students under the community eligibility provision (CEP). However, this does not necessarily extend to Charter schools as individual schools. Regardless, this would mean that 64% of NC schools have a majority of their students (more than 50%) identify as economically disadvantaged, as compared to 42% in charter schools. #NCEd #poverty #research

𝑰𝒏𝒗𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒊𝒏 𝒆𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒍𝒆𝒈𝒆𝒅 𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒍𝒅𝒓𝒆𝒏 𝒊𝒔 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒋𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒂 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒂𝒍 𝒐𝒃𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏; it serves as a vital pathway to sustainable community development. Education empowers children with the skills and knowledge they need to secure better employment opportunities, effectively breaking the cycle of poverty for entire families. Furthermore, 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 about their health, leading to lower rates of preventable diseases and improved overall community well-being. This investment also drives economic growth, as a well-educated workforce attracts better job opportunities and stimulates local economies. 𝐖𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐚 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰, by focusing on education. Let’s commit to making education accessible for all children and invest in a prosperous future together. Engaging in any of the social activities gives a sense of contentment; of giving back to the society. What are you thoughts on the same? #EducationMatters #InvestInYouth #EndPoverty #CommunityDevelopment #SustainableGrowth #GivingBackToTheSociety #TopicalContent

Amidst our journey of empowering women and graduating them out of urban ultra poverty, we recognized there was a need to focus on the wellbeing of their children also. Mostly first-generation learners, they were a crucial link in sustaining the family and ensuring they didn't fall back into the poverty cycle. Thus, within our Urban Ultra Poor Program, we established tuition centers tailored to their children. These centers became hubs of academic assistance, offering homework support, English lessons, and enriching activities to keep young minds engaged. Moreover, they provided a space for children to thrive while their mothers pursued livelihood opportunities. These centers also offer nutritional snacks, serving as a platform for academic and holistic growth. With a dual aim of fostering a conducive study environment for children and enabling mothers to pursue full-time livelihoods, we've established 23 new tuition centers in the community, benefiting 1100 children. This initiative underscores our commitment to education, empowerment, and community development. Together, we're building brighter futures for families in need. #UUPP #Education #Empowerment #CommunityDevelopment Mallika Ghosh Sukriti Mehta Manjunath Gowda. C.M.

In just a week, I will complete the compulsory national youth service programme, a transformative experience that has changed my perspective on community development. For over a decade, I focused on working with older youth (18-35). However, this past year of serving children aged 5-18 has opened my eyes to the profound disparities that need to be addressed with a sense of URGENCY and EFFECTIVENESS. I have long understood that the experiences we have as children greatly shape the adults we become, and this underscores the critical importance of providing safe, high-quality education & support for children, as their formative years lay the foundation for their future success and well-being. This is why I am deeply grateful and honoured to have been part of the incredible work done by the amazing team Aid for Rural Education Access Initiative (AREAi), under the brilliant leadership of Gideon Seun Olanrewaju. Contributing to their mission has been a privilege that has enriched my perspective. Through this experience, I have developed a newfound passion for social advocacy and bridging educational learning gaps in underserved communities. As Dr. Paul Brand so eloquently stated, "A healthy body is not a body that feels no pain. A healthy body is one that attends to the pain of the weakest part." My experience working with these communities has taught me that true development must be holistic - addressing the physical, mental, social, intellectual and emotional needs of all community members, especially those who have been marginalised or overlooked. It is not enough to focus solely on the "high-performing" individuals; we must invest in the well-being of every child and community member, for they are the foundation of our shared future. The next phase of my odyssey commences soon, and I am more committed than ever to continuing this important work and to being at the forefront of creating lasting, equitable change. It gets better! #Education #Development #HolisticDevelopment #Transformation #SocialIssues