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Maria Alcón-Heraux

@newsalcon

Storytelling is what I love. Opinions are my own. Sr. Dir of Media @Uncommonschools Former VP of Comms @KIPP & @NBC News producer. RT is not an endorsement.

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Time to celebrate! SIX Uncommon Schools students from Roxbury Prep have been accepted to the prestigious QuestBridge and @Posse Scholarships which means they get full rides to top colleges like Princeton University and Vassar College wcvb.com/article/6-roxb…

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Did you catch the Steve Osunsami @abcgma3 story featuring @uncommon_newark students talking about getting into the college of their dreams through early decision with scholarships? It’ll be the best thing you’ll watch all day! youtube.com/watch?v=rmmcgs…

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Unlock the power of historical thinking! Dive into our latest Uncommon Sense blog as Director of History Instruction, Art Worrell drops knowledge on how to understand complex texts in history class: bit.ly/3TuvIId 📚

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Learning how to read well is key to students' success in all subjects. Take a moment and read this piece on why Uncommon Schools has focused on the science of reading from the start. Governor Murphy is right to focus on literacy | Opinion nj.com/opinion/2024/0…

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Joe Torres(@joetorresABC7) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Super good assessment scores for black and Latino students in NJ public charter schools. A look at the winning methods used to build academic achievement. Tiempo Sunday morning at 11:30.

Super good assessment scores for black and Latino students in NJ public charter schools. A look at the winning methods used to build academic achievement. Tiempo Sunday morning at 11:30.
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Today was the kind of day you smile about. I got to work with the best in the TV biz and have our Uncommon Schools students tell their stories. Showed us what determination and confidence is all about! instagram.com/p/C2BC9m7RCx2/…

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I had a great discussion with ⁦Chuck Schumer⁩’s staff on increasing mental health support for all students and keeping them safe from gun violence! Thank you for your time! ⁦Uncommon SchoolsKIPP Public Schools Maya

I had a great discussion with ⁦@SenSchumer⁩’s staff on increasing mental health support for all students and keeping them safe from gun violence! Thank you for your time! ⁦@uncommonschools⁩ @KIPP #CharterHillDay ⁦@mayarothbiz⁩
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Grateful to Joe Morelle and his staff for the chance to chat about high-quality public charter schools, common sense gun reform, and support for student mental health. Uncommon Schools KIPP Public Schools Maya

Grateful to @RepJoeMorelle and his staff for the chance to chat about high-quality public charter schools, common sense gun reform, and support for student mental health. @uncommonschools @KIPP @mayarothbiz #CharterHillDay
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I am in Washington DC to ask Congress to invest public schools, mental health supports and strengthen gun safety legislation. All students deserve a healthy, safe place to learn and grow.Uncommon Schools KIPP Public Schools public schools.

I am in Washington DC to ask Congress to invest public schools, mental health supports and strengthen gun safety legislation. All students deserve a healthy, safe place to learn and grow.@uncommonschools #CharterHillDay @KIPP public schools.
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The future of our nation depends on preparing the next generation of leaders. Cutting Title I funding by $14.7B is not the way forward. Our nation’s future will be much less bright if we do not invest in all of our children.

Visit The Hill for more: hubs.ly/Q023mhzq0

The future of our nation depends on preparing the next generation of leaders. Cutting Title I funding by $14.7B is not the way forward. Our nation’s future will be much less bright if we do not invest in all of our children. Visit @thehill for more: hubs.ly/Q023mhzq0
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TODAY(@TODAYshow) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Third graders are taking over TODAY! 🍎🚌

These extraordinary kids from Kipp Star Harlem Elementary are on our first ever field trip to Studio 1A. Get to know them while sitting on the anchor desk with Savannah Guthrie and hear their questions and curiosities🎤📰

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Today's Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action undercuts a crucial tool in addressing deep inequity in college admissions. It fails to recognize the structural barriers blocking opportunities for our 120,000 KIPPsters and students of color nationwide.

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“Freedom can only come if our kids can read, if our kids can do math…As we sit here on , we should be clear eyed about what freedom means for families in the communities we serve” Chair of the National Alliance Board Rick Cruz

“Freedom can only come if our kids can read, if our kids can do math…As we sit here on #Juneteenth, we should be clear eyed about what freedom means for families in the communities we serve” Chair of the National Alliance Board @rickcruzdc #NCSC23
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“As champions of public charter schools, we know that our differences don’t weaken us. Our differences make us stronger.” @Ninacharters

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