The Gates WA State team is proud to support four regions in WA state through our Horizons program to help students create the futures they want. Read our full announcement. #HorizonsWA washingtonstate.gatesfoundation.org/news-and-insig…

How can we ensure good jobs and economic mobility for workers earning low wages? 💅

In their latest findings, our partners at WorkRise are 'nailing' down job quality solutions to create a more 'polished' economic future for all. youtube.com/watch?v=uzHPKt…

It is deeply troubling that motherhood often hurts a woman’s ability to be economically resilient. It is impossible to reach our goals of economic mobility and equitable outcomes for everyone without ensuring that women do not face an economic toll when they become mothers.

We're working every day with our partners to ensure equitable academic and economic outcomes for all students. I’m excited about this work and about Gates Foundation CEO Mark Suzman engaging with our partners and seeing the positive impact of our efforts on his recent trip to Texas!

Research shows that historically, every generation could expect to be more financially secure than their parents. Today, that’s not the case. Our newest report with Camber Collective explores the 28 life experiences that impact economic mobility the most: mobilityexperiences.org/life-experienc…

This group of innovators at NWEA is harnessing the power of video games to find innovative ways to create more engaging exams for students, making them more “stealthy, playful, and useful.”

the74million.org/article/drawin…

I'll be at the Upfront Summit in L.A. later this week to talk about Pivotal Ventures' efforts to change the face of power in the venture capital industry and get more money in the hands of women and people of color. Learn more about our approach: pivotalventures.org/articles/its-t…

“In Bloom” is a short film anthology on gender equity touching on some of my favorite issues like women's economic empowerment and family planning.
variety.com/2024/tv/global…

HBCUs have served as training grounds for Black musicians of many genres, from jazz to folk, classical, and R&B.
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Learn more about the rich history of #music and musicians at #HBCUs with resources from Smithsonian NMAAHC: nmaahc.si.edu/explore/storie… #BHM #BlackHistoryMonth

The good news? Some students in #math are starting to rebound from falling behind during the pandemic.

But, researchers say that students still haven’t completely recovered. We must do more to get students back on track and strengthen our commitment to improving math education.

Looks like an excellent trip, Mark Suzman! Thank you to our partners in Texas for sharing their great work to increase educational equity for all students and create career-connected pathways from K12 to college to the workforce.

TUNE IN to the inaugural episode of Evidence in Action, Urban’s NEW podcast! “We’re nonpartisan, but we are willing to take a stance on evidence – and we go where that evidence leads us.” -Kimberlyn Leary, Executive Vice President, Urban Institute.
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In 2003, President Bush announced an historic commitment to fight the global HIV/AIDS epidemic.

21 years later, thanks to continued bipartisan support, PEPFAR has saved 25M+ lives, prevented millions of infections, and strengthened communities globally. state.gov/progress-pepfa…

ICYMI: My colleague Bob Hughes speaks to The 74 about the challenges facing math students and teachers and how we can use data to find solutions. ➡️

the74million.org/article/americ…

Generosity can pave the way for generations of progress.

Mark Suzman's annual letter emphasizes the vital role of philanthropy and our collaborative work to address the most pressing human needs. gatesfoundation.org/ideas/articles…

🚨IT’S HERE: The new FAFSA form is officially out, and the The Washington Post is giving important context and answering questions!

Students and parents: it's time to apply!

washingtonpost.com/education/2023…

States are leading the way to #TearThePaperCeiling and making good jobs available to workers without degrees.

More from Papia Debroy and Blair Corcoran de Castillo in The Brookings Institution: lnkd.in/eJGcfUdi

#Hiring #HireSTARs #Career #Employment