Well, well, fucking well.
I can?t even be surprised at this anymore. So instead of going on a much needed rant that I?ll have to save for my therapist (sorry Dyneil) I?m just going to post a resource that?s useful. So here?s a tweet sized list of the top rated education nonprofits working with our public school system and links to donate (when applicable).
Here we go.
- Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation: Seeks to ensure that people w the fewest resources have access to the opportunities they need to succeed in school & life. Twitter, FB
- Teach For America: is on a mission is to build a movement to eliminate educational inequity by enlisting our nation?s most promising future leaders. Twitter, FB, Donate
- TNTP: helps school systems end educational inequality and achieve their goals for students. Twitter, FB
- The Education Trust: works to close the gaps in opportunity and achievement for all students, pre-K through college, especially those from low income. Twitter, FB, Donate
- Khan Academy: has the goal of changing education for the better by providing a free world-class education for anyone anywhere. Twitter, FB, Donate
- New Teachers Center: works with schools districts, state policymakers, & educators across the country to develop and implement induction programs. Twitter, FB
- Green Dot Schools: helps transform public education so ALL students graduate prepared for college, leadership and life. Twitter, FB, Donate
- STAND for Children: ensures all children, regardless of their background, graduate from high school with access to a college education. Twitter, FB, Donate
- CASEL: helps to make evidence-based social and emotional learning an integral part of education from preschool through high school. Twitter, FB, Donate
- City Year: is focused on fighting the national dropout crisis and unites young individuals in leadership development & civic engagement. Twitter, FB, Donate
THERE YOU HAVE IT.
Actionable items. Let?s get to work.