City leaders, advocates, and researchers all have a role to play in supporting young people and their families, but barriers to accessing and securely sharing data make it so individuals can’t answer big picture questions. More: bit.ly/3NlBxSh
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Update: Out. Of. Control. Period.
* 2,259 new cases today (wut!?!)
* 1,246 avg cases/day, 29.8%+
* Cases +201% over 1wk, +599% 2wks
* Do we even need any analysis?
* Prognosis: Not Good
* Y'all be safe! twitter.com/firstresponses
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#OnThisDay in 1903, an influential leader and Civil Rights Movement activist, Ella Baker, was born in Norfolk, VA. Baker was considered one of the main founders of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC).
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DQC’s newly updated website, mission, and vision reflect a commitment to the belief that data should serve as a flashlight, shining a light on how leaders can support individuals throughout their education and workforce journeys. See how:
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Career and technical education enrollment and participation data is crucial for understanding potential career pathways. Individuals need this information to navigate recovery. #ShowMetheData bit.ly/SMTD2021
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DQC Board Chair reflects on her experience as the former board chair, and shares insights for leaders as they are deciding how to spend American Rescue Plan funds.
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Thank you for being such a vital partner and for your work to help students across Tennessee go higher academically, socially and economically! #GoingHigherTN twitter.com/SCORE4Schools/
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With her strong and poignant words, reminds us of the power we each hold in upholding our democracy. Keep shining, Amanda! I can't wait to see what you do next. 💕 #BlackGirlMagic
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We must build our economy back better so it lifts up everyone, no matter what you do for a living or where you live—whether it’s in small towns, big cities, or anyplace in between. This starts with a higher minimum wage, paid leave, safe workplaces, and stronger unions.
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I don’t know who needs to hear this but 43 entire presidents managed to survive and find a way to communicate with the outside world before Twitter, and the 44th managed to get by without his Blackberry for eight long years. Presidents get these things called “press conferences.”
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After four years of defending ridiculously divisive nonsense, one rather unhinged speech does not save you, . You will forever be on the wrong side of history.
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Democrat Candi King won a special election in Northern Virginia, providing blue continuity in a district where Democrats have consolidated power during the Trump Administration. dcist.com/story/21/01/05
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Join , , & other special guests TONIGHT at 8pm ET / 5pm PT, as we talk with people in Georgia and around the country LIVE about tomorrow's runoff election and what we can do to help the local community own their vote. #OWNYourVote #DST1913
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If 2020 were a model.....
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