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To be entrusted by the public to open the doors of decision-making and make sense out of the daily experiences and outcomes of our public schools is a privilege and responsibility.
– Jennifer Reddy
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Every day in Canada, almost half of the food produced, around 47%, goes to waste. And nearly half of that wasted food is perfectly edible. Food waste and hunger shouldn’t coexist, especially in Vancouver, known for its wealth and commitment to sustainability. With one in ten households facing food insecurity, Vancouver Food Runners is stepping…
Growing More Than Flowers in Chicago: South Side Blooms
The shop is already moving when we arrive. Buckets line the tables. Youth florist, Josh Mawutodji wraps bouquets with damp paper towels and old newspaper, folding carefully while explaining the method. There is comfortable chatter and a rhythm that feels familiar. Most of the people working here did not come in knowing how to be…
EducationBuild More of What Works
A commercial corridor in Dallas had been struggling for years, until Jason Roberts and a loose coalition of neighbors showed up and temporarily transformed it. Pop-up cafés. Outdoor seating. Trees. Street musicians. For two days, the block looked and felt like the neighborhood people had always believed it could become. Roberts improved a neighborhood block…