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Prenatal-K Development

Beam Filter: C2C: Prenatal-K Development
Status
November 22, 2024 : Resources for Homeless Students and Families in Rochester
Associated Project: Rochester Public Schools Strategic Plan
Impact Lvl1: Basic Needs ; Children & Youth ; Commitment ; Diversity and Inclusion ; Education ; Governance/Public Policy
Impact Lvl2: C2C: Prenatal-K Development C2C: Kindergarten Readiness C2C: 3rd Grade Reading C2C: 8th Grade Math C2C: HS Graduation C2C: Post-Secondary C2C: Workforce Participation Financial Stress/Homelessness

Collaboration of Rochester Public Schools, Olmsted County, and Three Rivers Community Action

PB Reporting

RPS Nov 2024 Family Engagement Presentation

October 02, 2024 : OpenBeam to support collective impact
Associated Organization: OpenBeam
Impact Lvl1: Best Practice ; Business Process ; Education ; Metrics ; Neighborhood ; STEM ; Technology Enablement ; Transportation
Impact Lvl2: C2C: Prenatal-K Development C2C: Kindergarten Readiness C2C: 3rd Grade Reading C2C: 8th Grade Math C2C: HS Graduation C2C: Post-Secondary C2C: Workforce Participation
Presentation Slides of Education Portal for C2C Oct 9, 2024 Education Summit

Results Based Accountability

Collective Impact: Spectrum of working together

Tech Support

October 01, 2024 : Early Childhood Resource Hub Launch
Associated Project: Developing and Executing on Cradle to Career Plan
Impact Lvl1: Children & Youth ; Diversity and Inclusion ; Education
Impact Lvl2: C2C: Prenatal-K Development C2C: Kindergarten Readiness

The Early Childhood Resource Hub, a collaboration between C2C and IMAA, aims to connect Olmsted County families with young children to various resources and services.

 

September 23, 2024 : A Study of Financial Hardship
Associated Organization: United Way of Olmsted County
Impact Lvl1: Basic Needs ; Children & Youth ; Diversity and Inclusion ; Education ; Health ; Income ; Mental Health ; Neighborhood ; Pandemic
Impact Lvl2: C2C: Prenatal-K Development C2C: Kindergarten Readiness C2C: 3rd Grade Reading C2C: 8th Grade Math C2C: HS Graduation C2C: Post-Secondary C2C: Workforce Participation

Post Bulletin Reporting

United Way 2024 ALICE  (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) Report 

September 15, 2024 : C2C Report Child Care Report
Associated Project: Developing and Executing on Cradle to Career Plan
Impact Lvl1: Children & Youth ; Diversity and Inclusion ; Education
Impact Lvl2: C2C: Prenatal-K Development

Reports Downloaded from C2C website

Childcare Insight Report

Breakouts

July 27, 2024 : C2C Summer 2024 Sparklers
Associated Project: Developing and Executing on Cradle to Career Plan
Impact Lvl1: Children & Youth ; Diversity and Inclusion ; Education ; Metrics
Impact Lvl2: C2C: Prenatal-K Development C2C: Kindergarten Readiness Higher-Education

Newsletter Highlights:

Systems Change Designation; Data Updates; Network Updates; Contributors

June 15, 2024 : Homes for our Neighbors Community Gathering
Associated Project: Homes for our Neighbors
Impact Lvl1: Diversity and Inclusion ; Education ; Housing
Impact Lvl2: C2C: Prenatal-K Development C2C: Kindergarten Readiness C2C: 3rd Grade Reading C2C: 8th Grade Math C2C: Post-Secondary C2C: Workforce Participation Higher-Education
Calling for Community Support at Community Meeting:  The most recent Olmsted County Maxfield Study found that from 2020-2030, housing demand required 18,000 new housing units. 71% would need to be general-occupancy and 29% age-restricted senior housing.

 

January 12, 2024 : Cradle to Career Parent Council
Associated Project: Developing and Executing on Cradle to Career Plan
Impact Lvl1: Children & Youth ; Diversity and Inclusion ; Education
Impact Lvl2: C2C: Prenatal-K Development C2C: Kindergarten Readiness C2C: 3rd Grade Reading C2C: 8th Grade Math C2C: HS Graduation
Info from RPS Family Engagement Meeting

December 19, 2023 : 2023 C2C Announcements and News
Associated Project: Developing and Executing on Cradle to Career Plan
Impact Lvl1: Children & Youth ; Diversity and Inclusion ; Education ; Workforce Development
Impact Lvl2: C2C: Prenatal-K Development C2C: Kindergarten Readiness C2C: 3rd Grade Reading C2C: 8th Grade Math C2C: Post-Secondary C2C: Workforce Participation Higher-Education
Dec 2023 Leadership Table Membership

Oct. 2023 C2C Second Annual Education Summit

Jan. 2023 Data Analyst Job Opening. 

December 03, 2023 : Increase Access to Prenatal Care Co-Design Project
Associated Project: Developing and Executing on Cradle to Career Plan
Impact Lvl1: Children & Youth ; Diversity and Inclusion ; Education ; Parenthood ; Workforce Development
Impact Lvl2: C2C: Prenatal-K Development
We invite parents, family members, healthcare providers, and others to help us increase healthcare access for pregnant people. Parents 15-19-years-old, with less than a high school education, and/or who are Black/African American face the largest care gaps.

C2C Admin Message

Compensated co-designer description

August 31, 2022 : United Way of Olmsted County
Associated Organization: United Way of Olmsted County
Impact Lvl1: Basic Needs ; Children & Youth ; Diversity and Inclusion ; Funding ; Health ; Income ; Mental Health ; Pandemic
Impact Lvl2: C2C: Prenatal-K Development C2C: Kindergarten Readiness

Request for grants proposal: Health access, Early success

August 09, 2022 : Plans to Strengthen Belonging and Behavior During the 2022-2023 School Year
Associated Project: Rochester Public Schools Strategic Plan
Impact Lvl1: Children & Youth ; Commitment ; Diversity and Inclusion ; Education ; Governance/Public Policy
Impact Lvl2: C2C: Prenatal-K Development C2C: Kindergarten Readiness C2C: 3rd Grade Reading C2C: 8th Grade Math C2C: Post-Secondary C2C: Workforce Participation Human Resource

April 28, 2022 : United Way Funding Opportunities
Associated Organization: United Way of Olmsted County
Impact Lvl1: Basic Needs ; Children & Youth ; Diversity and Inclusion ; Education ; Health ; Income
Impact Lvl2: C2C: Prenatal-K Development C2C: Kindergarten Readiness

(a) 2022 RFP  (b)  2020 RFP United Way of Olmsted County is seeking proposals: (1) programs that provide high quality childcare or early childhood education and (2) proposal to "build back better". 

March 28, 2022 : RPS School Board Meeting - 3/22/22
Associated Project: Rochester Public Schools Strategic Plan
Impact Lvl1: Children & Youth ; Diversity and Inclusion ; Education
Impact Lvl2: C2C: Prenatal-K Development C2C: Kindergarten Readiness C2C: 3rd Grade Reading C2C: 8th Grade Math C2C: HS Graduation C2C: Post-Secondary C2C: Workforce Participation
Strategic Action Plan - Focus Group and Survey Results

January 12, 2022 : Family and Community Engagement (RPS) Report
Associated Project: Family and Community Engagement (RPS)
Impact Lvl1: Caring Relationship ; Diversity and Inclusion ; Education
Impact Lvl2: C2C: Prenatal-K Development C2C: Kindergarten Readiness C2C: 3rd Grade Reading C2C: 8th Grade Math C2C: HS Graduation C2C: Post-Secondary C2C: Workforce Participation

January Family Engagement Video Recordings

Eight Grade Math

Beam Filter: C2C: 8th Grade Math
Status
November 22, 2024 : Resources for Homeless Students and Families in Rochester
Associated Project: Rochester Public Schools Strategic Plan
Impact Lvl1: Basic Needs ; Children & Youth ; Commitment ; Diversity and Inclusion ; Education ; Governance/Public Policy
Impact Lvl2: C2C: Prenatal-K Development C2C: Kindergarten Readiness C2C: 3rd Grade Reading C2C: 8th Grade Math C2C: HS Graduation C2C: Post-Secondary C2C: Workforce Participation Financial Stress/Homelessness

Collaboration of Rochester Public Schools, Olmsted County, and Three Rivers Community Action

PB Reporting

RPS Nov 2024 Family Engagement Presentation

November 11, 2024 : Rochester Public Schools Referendum Nov 2024
Associated Project: Rochester Public Schools Strategic Plan
Impact Lvl1: Children & Youth ; Commitment ; Diversity and Inclusion ; Education ; Governance/Public Policy
Impact Lvl2: C2C: 3rd Grade Reading C2C: 8th Grade Math C2C: HS Graduation C2C: Post-Secondary C2C: Workforce Participation Higher-Education
RPS Superintendent Video and Presentation Slides

Referendum to support: Strong Communities; Strong Schools; Strong Young People

PB Reporting on Referendum Efforts and Results

October 02, 2024 : OpenBeam to support collective impact
Associated Organization: OpenBeam
Impact Lvl1: Best Practice ; Business Process ; Education ; Metrics ; Neighborhood ; STEM ; Technology Enablement ; Transportation
Impact Lvl2: C2C: Prenatal-K Development C2C: Kindergarten Readiness C2C: 3rd Grade Reading C2C: 8th Grade Math C2C: HS Graduation C2C: Post-Secondary C2C: Workforce Participation
Presentation Slides of Education Portal for C2C Oct 9, 2024 Education Summit

Results Based Accountability

Collective Impact: Spectrum of working together

Tech Support

September 23, 2024 : A Study of Financial Hardship
Associated Organization: United Way of Olmsted County
Impact Lvl1: Basic Needs ; Children & Youth ; Diversity and Inclusion ; Education ; Health ; Income ; Mental Health ; Neighborhood ; Pandemic
Impact Lvl2: C2C: Prenatal-K Development C2C: Kindergarten Readiness C2C: 3rd Grade Reading C2C: 8th Grade Math C2C: HS Graduation C2C: Post-Secondary C2C: Workforce Participation

Post Bulletin Reporting

United Way 2024 ALICE  (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) Report 

August 20, 2024 : Rochester Community Initiative (RCI)
Associated Organization: Rochester Community Initiative (RCI)
Impact Lvl1: Addiction ; Children & Youth ; Diversity and Inclusion ; Education
Impact Lvl2: C2C: 8th Grade Math C2C: HS Graduation C2C: Post-Secondary C2C: Workforce Participation
2024 Presentation at DMC DEI Series

2022 News Next chapter, summer programming: 5-K run; Narcan training partnership with Diversity Council. 

June 19, 2024 : RISE for Youth Learning
Associated Project: RISE for Youth
Impact Lvl1: Children & Youth ; Diversity and Inclusion ; Education ; Mentoring ; OpenBeam ; STEM ; Technology Enablement
Impact Lvl2: C2C: 8th Grade Math C2C: Post-Secondary C2C: Workforce Participation Higher-Education
Updates from NAACP with Media Links

"Example of careers they are interested in include radiology, artificial Intelligence, surgery, aeronautical engineering, psychology, sports, business administration and many more!"

June 15, 2024 : Homes for our Neighbors Community Gathering
Associated Project: Homes for our Neighbors
Impact Lvl1: Diversity and Inclusion ; Education ; Housing
Impact Lvl2: C2C: Prenatal-K Development C2C: Kindergarten Readiness C2C: 3rd Grade Reading C2C: 8th Grade Math C2C: Post-Secondary C2C: Workforce Participation Higher-Education
Calling for Community Support at Community Meeting:  The most recent Olmsted County Maxfield Study found that from 2020-2030, housing demand required 18,000 new housing units. 71% would need to be general-occupancy and 29% age-restricted senior housing.

 

January 12, 2024 : Cradle to Career Parent Council
Associated Project: Developing and Executing on Cradle to Career Plan
Impact Lvl1: Children & Youth ; Diversity and Inclusion ; Education
Impact Lvl2: C2C: Prenatal-K Development C2C: Kindergarten Readiness C2C: 3rd Grade Reading C2C: 8th Grade Math C2C: HS Graduation
Info from RPS Family Engagement Meeting

December 19, 2023 : 2023 C2C Announcements and News
Associated Project: Developing and Executing on Cradle to Career Plan
Impact Lvl1: Children & Youth ; Diversity and Inclusion ; Education ; Workforce Development
Impact Lvl2: C2C: Prenatal-K Development C2C: Kindergarten Readiness C2C: 3rd Grade Reading C2C: 8th Grade Math C2C: Post-Secondary C2C: Workforce Participation Higher-Education
Dec 2023 Leadership Table Membership

Oct. 2023 C2C Second Annual Education Summit

Jan. 2023 Data Analyst Job Opening. 

September 15, 2023 : RPS Board Consider Updating District Equity Policy
Associated Project: Closing referral disparities (resolution agreement with Office of Civil Rights)
Impact Lvl1: Children & Youth ; Diversity and Inclusion ; Education
Impact Lvl2: C2C: 3rd Grade Reading C2C: 8th Grade Math C2C: Post-Secondary C2C: Workforce Participation
RPS Board Study Session video recording; Proposed Equity Policy; PB Reporting

July 26, 2023 : 2022-2023 RPS Disipline Data
Associated Project: Closing referral disparities (resolution agreement with Office of Civil Rights)
Impact Lvl1: Children & Youth ; Diversity and Inclusion ; Education
Impact Lvl2: C2C: 3rd Grade Reading C2C: 8th Grade Math C2C: Post-Secondary C2C: Workforce Participation Higher-Education

According to the district’s data, suspensions increased from 1,224 in 2021-22 to 1,523 in 2022-23, representing a jump of 24.4%."

April 25, 2023 : Rochester Public Schools Strategic Plan 2022
Associated Project: Rochester Public Schools Strategic Plan
Impact Lvl1: Children & Youth ; Diversity and Inclusion ; Education ; Governance/Public Policy
Impact Lvl2: C2C: 3rd Grade Reading C2C: 8th Grade Math C2C: Post-Secondary C2C: Workforce Participation Higher-Education
1. 2022 Strategic Plan and extracted sections. 2. RPS Strategic Plan Building Blocks 

August 09, 2022 : Plans to Strengthen Belonging and Behavior During the 2022-2023 School Year
Associated Project: Rochester Public Schools Strategic Plan
Impact Lvl1: Children & Youth ; Commitment ; Diversity and Inclusion ; Education ; Governance/Public Policy
Impact Lvl2: C2C: Prenatal-K Development C2C: Kindergarten Readiness C2C: 3rd Grade Reading C2C: 8th Grade Math C2C: Post-Secondary C2C: Workforce Participation Human Resource

March 28, 2022 : RPS School Board Meeting - 3/22/22
Associated Project: Rochester Public Schools Strategic Plan
Impact Lvl1: Children & Youth ; Diversity and Inclusion ; Education
Impact Lvl2: C2C: Prenatal-K Development C2C: Kindergarten Readiness C2C: 3rd Grade Reading C2C: 8th Grade Math C2C: HS Graduation C2C: Post-Secondary C2C: Workforce Participation
Strategic Action Plan - Focus Group and Survey Results

January 12, 2022 : Family and Community Engagement (RPS) Report
Associated Project: Family and Community Engagement (RPS)
Impact Lvl1: Caring Relationship ; Diversity and Inclusion ; Education
Impact Lvl2: C2C: Prenatal-K Development C2C: Kindergarten Readiness C2C: 3rd Grade Reading C2C: 8th Grade Math C2C: HS Graduation C2C: Post-Secondary C2C: Workforce Participation

January Family Engagement Video Recordings

July 17, 2019 : Closing referral disparities (resolution agreement with Office of Civil Rights)
Associated Project: Closing referral disparities (resolution agreement with Office of Civil Rights)
Impact Lvl1: Children & Youth ; Diversity and Inclusion ; Education
Impact Lvl2: C2C: 8th Grade Math C2C: Post-Secondary C2C: Workforce Participation Higher-Education

2018-2019 Report presented to RPS school board and comparison with 2018 reporting. 

November 07, 2016 : SE MN Technovation Kickoff 2016/2017 Programming
Associated Project: Global Technovation Challenge
Impact Lvl1: Children & Youth ; Computer Literacy ; Diversity and Inclusion ; Education ; STEM
Impact Lvl2: C2C: 8th Grade Math C2C: Workforce Participation Higher-Education

2016/2017 kicking off SE MN Technovation mentor and coach opportunities. 

Kindergarten Readiness

Beam Filter: C2C: Kindergarten Readiness
Status
November 22, 2024 : Resources for Homeless Students and Families in Rochester
Associated Project: Rochester Public Schools Strategic Plan
Impact Lvl1: Basic Needs ; Children & Youth ; Commitment ; Diversity and Inclusion ; Education ; Governance/Public Policy
Impact Lvl2: C2C: Prenatal-K Development C2C: Kindergarten Readiness C2C: 3rd Grade Reading C2C: 8th Grade Math C2C: HS Graduation C2C: Post-Secondary C2C: Workforce Participation Financial Stress/Homelessness

Collaboration of Rochester Public Schools, Olmsted County, and Three Rivers Community Action

PB Reporting

RPS Nov 2024 Family Engagement Presentation

October 02, 2024 : OpenBeam to support collective impact
Associated Organization: OpenBeam
Impact Lvl1: Best Practice ; Business Process ; Education ; Metrics ; Neighborhood ; STEM ; Technology Enablement ; Transportation
Impact Lvl2: C2C: Prenatal-K Development C2C: Kindergarten Readiness C2C: 3rd Grade Reading C2C: 8th Grade Math C2C: HS Graduation C2C: Post-Secondary C2C: Workforce Participation
Presentation Slides of Education Portal for C2C Oct 9, 2024 Education Summit

Results Based Accountability

Collective Impact: Spectrum of working together

Tech Support

October 01, 2024 : Early Childhood Resource Hub Launch
Associated Project: Developing and Executing on Cradle to Career Plan
Impact Lvl1: Children & Youth ; Diversity and Inclusion ; Education
Impact Lvl2: C2C: Prenatal-K Development C2C: Kindergarten Readiness

The Early Childhood Resource Hub, a collaboration between C2C and IMAA, aims to connect Olmsted County families with young children to various resources and services.

 

September 23, 2024 : A Study of Financial Hardship
Associated Organization: United Way of Olmsted County
Impact Lvl1: Basic Needs ; Children & Youth ; Diversity and Inclusion ; Education ; Health ; Income ; Mental Health ; Neighborhood ; Pandemic
Impact Lvl2: C2C: Prenatal-K Development C2C: Kindergarten Readiness C2C: 3rd Grade Reading C2C: 8th Grade Math C2C: HS Graduation C2C: Post-Secondary C2C: Workforce Participation

Post Bulletin Reporting

United Way 2024 ALICE  (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) Report 

July 27, 2024 : C2C Summer 2024 Sparklers
Associated Project: Developing and Executing on Cradle to Career Plan
Impact Lvl1: Children & Youth ; Diversity and Inclusion ; Education ; Metrics
Impact Lvl2: C2C: Prenatal-K Development C2C: Kindergarten Readiness Higher-Education

Newsletter Highlights:

Systems Change Designation; Data Updates; Network Updates; Contributors

June 15, 2024 : Homes for our Neighbors Community Gathering
Associated Project: Homes for our Neighbors
Impact Lvl1: Diversity and Inclusion ; Education ; Housing
Impact Lvl2: C2C: Prenatal-K Development C2C: Kindergarten Readiness C2C: 3rd Grade Reading C2C: 8th Grade Math C2C: Post-Secondary C2C: Workforce Participation Higher-Education
Calling for Community Support at Community Meeting:  The most recent Olmsted County Maxfield Study found that from 2020-2030, housing demand required 18,000 new housing units. 71% would need to be general-occupancy and 29% age-restricted senior housing.

 

January 12, 2024 : Cradle to Career Parent Council
Associated Project: Developing and Executing on Cradle to Career Plan
Impact Lvl1: Children & Youth ; Diversity and Inclusion ; Education
Impact Lvl2: C2C: Prenatal-K Development C2C: Kindergarten Readiness C2C: 3rd Grade Reading C2C: 8th Grade Math C2C: HS Graduation
Info from RPS Family Engagement Meeting

December 19, 2023 : 2023 C2C Announcements and News
Associated Project: Developing and Executing on Cradle to Career Plan
Impact Lvl1: Children & Youth ; Diversity and Inclusion ; Education ; Workforce Development
Impact Lvl2: C2C: Prenatal-K Development C2C: Kindergarten Readiness C2C: 3rd Grade Reading C2C: 8th Grade Math C2C: Post-Secondary C2C: Workforce Participation Higher-Education
Dec 2023 Leadership Table Membership

Oct. 2023 C2C Second Annual Education Summit

Jan. 2023 Data Analyst Job Opening. 

August 31, 2022 : United Way of Olmsted County
Associated Organization: United Way of Olmsted County
Impact Lvl1: Basic Needs ; Children & Youth ; Diversity and Inclusion ; Funding ; Health ; Income ; Mental Health ; Pandemic
Impact Lvl2: C2C: Prenatal-K Development C2C: Kindergarten Readiness

Request for grants proposal: Health access, Early success

August 09, 2022 : Plans to Strengthen Belonging and Behavior During the 2022-2023 School Year
Associated Project: Rochester Public Schools Strategic Plan
Impact Lvl1: Children & Youth ; Commitment ; Diversity and Inclusion ; Education ; Governance/Public Policy
Impact Lvl2: C2C: Prenatal-K Development C2C: Kindergarten Readiness C2C: 3rd Grade Reading C2C: 8th Grade Math C2C: Post-Secondary C2C: Workforce Participation Human Resource

April 28, 2022 : United Way Funding Opportunities
Associated Organization: United Way of Olmsted County
Impact Lvl1: Basic Needs ; Children & Youth ; Diversity and Inclusion ; Education ; Health ; Income
Impact Lvl2: C2C: Prenatal-K Development C2C: Kindergarten Readiness

(a) 2022 RFP  (b)  2020 RFP United Way of Olmsted County is seeking proposals: (1) programs that provide high quality childcare or early childhood education and (2) proposal to "build back better". 

March 28, 2022 : RPS School Board Meeting - 3/22/22
Associated Project: Rochester Public Schools Strategic Plan
Impact Lvl1: Children & Youth ; Diversity and Inclusion ; Education
Impact Lvl2: C2C: Prenatal-K Development C2C: Kindergarten Readiness C2C: 3rd Grade Reading C2C: 8th Grade Math C2C: HS Graduation C2C: Post-Secondary C2C: Workforce Participation
Strategic Action Plan - Focus Group and Survey Results

January 12, 2022 : Family and Community Engagement (RPS) Report
Associated Project: Family and Community Engagement (RPS)
Impact Lvl1: Caring Relationship ; Diversity and Inclusion ; Education
Impact Lvl2: C2C: Prenatal-K Development C2C: Kindergarten Readiness C2C: 3rd Grade Reading C2C: 8th Grade Math C2C: HS Graduation C2C: Post-Secondary C2C: Workforce Participation

January Family Engagement Video Recordings

Post Secondary

Beam Filter: C2C: Post-Secondary
Projects
22 Projects registered shown in alphabetical order at the following:
Status
November 22, 2024 : Resources for Homeless Students and Families in Rochester
Associated Project: Rochester Public Schools Strategic Plan
Impact Lvl1: Basic Needs ; Children & Youth ; Commitment ; Diversity and Inclusion ; Education ; Governance/Public Policy
Impact Lvl2: C2C: Prenatal-K Development C2C: Kindergarten Readiness C2C: 3rd Grade Reading C2C: 8th Grade Math C2C: HS Graduation C2C: Post-Secondary C2C: Workforce Participation Financial Stress/Homelessness

Collaboration of Rochester Public Schools, Olmsted County, and Three Rivers Community Action

PB Reporting

RPS Nov 2024 Family Engagement Presentation

November 19, 2024 : Workforce Development, Inc. presents The Downtown Business Pitch Day 2024
Associated Organization: Workforce Development Inc
Impact Lvl1: Best Practice ; Children & Youth ; Economic Development ; Education ; Workforce Development
Impact Lvl2: C2C: Post-Secondary C2C: Workforce Participation
John Marshall High School eleventh grade Economics students will take center stage at the Chateau Theatre for the Downtown Business Pitch Day! 

November 11, 2024 : Rochester Public Schools Referendum Nov 2024
Associated Project: Rochester Public Schools Strategic Plan
Impact Lvl1: Children & Youth ; Commitment ; Diversity and Inclusion ; Education ; Governance/Public Policy
Impact Lvl2: C2C: 3rd Grade Reading C2C: 8th Grade Math C2C: HS Graduation C2C: Post-Secondary C2C: Workforce Participation Higher-Education
RPS Superintendent Video and Presentation Slides

Referendum to support: Strong Communities; Strong Schools; Strong Young People

PB Reporting on Referendum Efforts and Results

November 09, 2024 : City of Rochester Encourages Area Youth to Participate in Statewide Mayor for a Day Essay Contest
Associated Organization: City of Rochester, MN
Impact Lvl1: Education ; Governance/Public Policy
Impact Lvl2: C2C: HS Graduation C2C: Post-Secondary

The City of Rochester and Mayor Kim Norton are excited to once again participate in the League of Minnesota Cities’ (LMC) annual Mayor for a Day Essay Contest.  

October 24, 2024 : Rochester NAACP And Mayo Clinic AD MERG
Associated Project: Rochester NAACP And Mayo Clinic AD MERG Launch “Love Wins: Community Empowerment Initiative to Uplift Black/African American and Broader Rochester Community
Impact Lvl1: Diversity and Inclusion ; Education
Impact Lvl2: African American C2C: HS Graduation C2C: Post-Secondary C2C: Workforce Participation Civic Engagement

Love Wins: Community Empowerment Initiative

Free Workshop and Community Townhalls Press Release

October 11, 2024 : Juneteenth Activities
Associated Organization: Journie
Impact Lvl1: Children & Youth ; CMRC ; Diversity and Inclusion ; Education
Impact Lvl2: C2C: Post-Secondary C2C: Workforce Participation Higher-Education

November 2024 Selma Film and Discussions

2024 Recognition: $1K Scholarship: 2024 Rochester H.S. Graduate: Application and Nomination, Sponsorship and Donation support, Facebook photos of 2024 Mr. and Miss Juneteenth

October 09, 2024 : Rochester Community Initiative (RCI)
Associated Organization: Rochester Community Initiative (RCI)
Impact Lvl1: Children & Youth ; Diversity and Inclusion ; Education ; Mental Health
Impact Lvl2: C2C: HS Graduation C2C: Post-Secondary C2C: Workforce Participation
Students Decoded: The Mental Health Database

C2C October 9, 2024 Summit

Presentation Slides  

 

October 02, 2024 : OpenBeam to support collective impact
Associated Organization: OpenBeam
Impact Lvl1: Best Practice ; Business Process ; Education ; Metrics ; Neighborhood ; STEM ; Technology Enablement ; Transportation
Impact Lvl2: C2C: Prenatal-K Development C2C: Kindergarten Readiness C2C: 3rd Grade Reading C2C: 8th Grade Math C2C: HS Graduation C2C: Post-Secondary C2C: Workforce Participation
Presentation Slides of Education Portal for C2C Oct 9, 2024 Education Summit

Results Based Accountability

Collective Impact: Spectrum of working together

Tech Support

September 23, 2024 : A Study of Financial Hardship
Associated Organization: United Way of Olmsted County
Impact Lvl1: Basic Needs ; Children & Youth ; Diversity and Inclusion ; Education ; Health ; Income ; Mental Health ; Neighborhood ; Pandemic
Impact Lvl2: C2C: Prenatal-K Development C2C: Kindergarten Readiness C2C: 3rd Grade Reading C2C: 8th Grade Math C2C: HS Graduation C2C: Post-Secondary C2C: Workforce Participation

Post Bulletin Reporting

United Way 2024 ALICE  (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) Report 

August 20, 2024 : Rochester Community Initiative (RCI)
Associated Organization: Rochester Community Initiative (RCI)
Impact Lvl1: Addiction ; Children & Youth ; Diversity and Inclusion ; Education
Impact Lvl2: C2C: 8th Grade Math C2C: HS Graduation C2C: Post-Secondary C2C: Workforce Participation
2024 Presentation at DMC DEI Series

2022 News Next chapter, summer programming: 5-K run; Narcan training partnership with Diversity Council. 

June 19, 2024 : RISE for Youth Learning
Associated Project: RISE for Youth
Impact Lvl1: Children & Youth ; Diversity and Inclusion ; Education ; Mentoring ; OpenBeam ; STEM ; Technology Enablement
Impact Lvl2: C2C: 8th Grade Math C2C: Post-Secondary C2C: Workforce Participation Higher-Education
Updates from NAACP with Media Links

"Example of careers they are interested in include radiology, artificial Intelligence, surgery, aeronautical engineering, psychology, sports, business administration and many more!"

June 15, 2024 : Homes for our Neighbors Community Gathering
Associated Project: Homes for our Neighbors
Impact Lvl1: Diversity and Inclusion ; Education ; Housing
Impact Lvl2: C2C: Prenatal-K Development C2C: Kindergarten Readiness C2C: 3rd Grade Reading C2C: 8th Grade Math C2C: Post-Secondary C2C: Workforce Participation Higher-Education
Calling for Community Support at Community Meeting:  The most recent Olmsted County Maxfield Study found that from 2020-2030, housing demand required 18,000 new housing units. 71% would need to be general-occupancy and 29% age-restricted senior housing.

 

May 06, 2024 : Free FAFSA Support for Community Based Organizations
Associated Project: Developing and Executing on Cradle to Career Plan
Impact Lvl1: Children & Youth ; Education ; Funding
Impact Lvl2: C2C: Post-Secondary Higher-Education
5/6/2024 Announcement: CBO hosting a College Financial Aid Event to receive $1000 grant

Cradle 2 Career (C2C), Rochester Public Schools (RPS), and Arch to Philanthropy are launching a College Coordinator Pilot to provide College Based Organizations (CBOs) resources for College Readiness.

April 01, 2024 : EBE Presentation to City Council Study Session
Associated Project: Equity in the Built Environment (Bloomberg)
Impact Lvl1: Diversity and Inclusion ; Entrepreneurship ; Education ; Workforce Development
Impact Lvl2: C2C: Post-Secondary C2C: Workforce Participation
1. Part of Feb 26, 2024 City Council Study Session on DEI: Presentation Slides include actions and measures to City Council Study Session and Link to City Council video 

2. Career Opportunities for Women of Color

March 13, 2024 : DEED Funding Opportunities and Workforce Training Available for Minnesota Employers
Associated Organization: Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
Impact Lvl1: Diversity and Inclusion ; Education ; Funding ; Governance/Public Policy ; Workforce Development
Impact Lvl2: C2C: Post-Secondary C2C: Workforce Participation
Funding Opportunities: DEI for Small Employers, Targeted Populations Capacity Building

Employer subsidies: 1. The state of Minnesota Job Skills Partnership (MJSP) program offers grants to help train or retrain your workforce.; .2. New Minnesota Fund Reimburses Employers for Costs of Reasonable Accommodations

February 06, 2024 : Luther College Rochester Semester Cohort
Associated Organization: Luther College
Impact Lvl1: Diversity and Inclusion ; Education
Impact Lvl2: C2C: Post-Secondary C2C: Workforce Participation Higher-Education Governance/Public Policy
Luther College Rochester Immersion internship placements and coursework information:

2023, 2022, 2021 programming information 

December 19, 2023 : 2023 C2C Announcements and News
Associated Project: Developing and Executing on Cradle to Career Plan
Impact Lvl1: Children & Youth ; Diversity and Inclusion ; Education ; Workforce Development
Impact Lvl2: C2C: Prenatal-K Development C2C: Kindergarten Readiness C2C: 3rd Grade Reading C2C: 8th Grade Math C2C: Post-Secondary C2C: Workforce Participation Higher-Education
Dec 2023 Leadership Table Membership

Oct. 2023 C2C Second Annual Education Summit

Jan. 2023 Data Analyst Job Opening. 

December 01, 2023 : Journie 8 Step Program
Associated Project: Journie 8 Step Program
Impact Lvl1: Children & Youth ; Diversity and Inclusion ; Education ; Mentoring
Impact Lvl2: C2C: Post-Secondary C2C: Workforce Participation Higher-Education
Journie Presentation to CMRC July 2023

Video Recording

8 Step Program

November 04, 2023 : State of Minnesota Governor Announrcements
Associated Organization: State of Minnesota
Impact Lvl1: Basic Needs ; Business Process ; Children & Youth ; Diversity and Inclusion ; Economic Development ; Education
Impact Lvl2: C2C: Post-Secondary C2C: Workforce Participation

1. Elimination of Four-Year College Degree Requirements for Most State Jobs;

2. Grants for Infrastructure Projects That Will Fund Nearly 1,000 Jobs in Greater Minnesota; 

3. Increased Payments for Child Care.

 

September 29, 2023 : Technology Referendum for the Rochester schools
Associated Project: Rochester Public Schools Strategic Plan
Impact Lvl1: Children & Youth ; Commitment ; Education ; Governance/Public Policy ; STEM ; Technology Enablement
Impact Lvl2: C2C: Post-Secondary C2C: Workforce Participation
1. Post Bulletin: Rochester 10 Year, $ 10M+ school funding referendum Op ED PB: Kent Pekel: "Why I recommended a technology referendum for the Rochester schools"; 2. School Board Study Session; 3. Official YouTube Presentation

September 15, 2023 : RPS Board Consider Updating District Equity Policy
Associated Project: Closing referral disparities (resolution agreement with Office of Civil Rights)
Impact Lvl1: Children & Youth ; Diversity and Inclusion ; Education
Impact Lvl2: C2C: 3rd Grade Reading C2C: 8th Grade Math C2C: Post-Secondary C2C: Workforce Participation
RPS Board Study Session video recording; Proposed Equity Policy; PB Reporting

August 18, 2023 : RCTC/Perkins CMRC Report
Associated Project: RCTC/Perkins Collective Impact
Impact Lvl1: CMRC ; Diversity and Inclusion ; Education ; Funding ; Governance/Public Policy ; Mentoring ; OpenBeam ; Workforce Development
Impact Lvl2: C2C: Post-Secondary C2C: Workforce Participation
Emmright general contractor working with CERT, Pamoja Women, ACHLA, Rochester Cambodian Association, Journie, and OpenBeam submitted final report to RCTC. 

July 26, 2023 : 2022-2023 RPS Disipline Data
Associated Project: Closing referral disparities (resolution agreement with Office of Civil Rights)
Impact Lvl1: Children & Youth ; Diversity and Inclusion ; Education
Impact Lvl2: C2C: 3rd Grade Reading C2C: 8th Grade Math C2C: Post-Secondary C2C: Workforce Participation Higher-Education

According to the district’s data, suspensions increased from 1,224 in 2021-22 to 1,523 in 2022-23, representing a jump of 24.4%."

April 25, 2023 : Rochester Public Schools Strategic Plan 2022
Associated Project: Rochester Public Schools Strategic Plan
Impact Lvl1: Children & Youth ; Diversity and Inclusion ; Education ; Governance/Public Policy
Impact Lvl2: C2C: 3rd Grade Reading C2C: 8th Grade Math C2C: Post-Secondary C2C: Workforce Participation Higher-Education
1. 2022 Strategic Plan and extracted sections. 2. RPS Strategic Plan Building Blocks 

August 09, 2022 : Plans to Strengthen Belonging and Behavior During the 2022-2023 School Year
Associated Project: Rochester Public Schools Strategic Plan
Impact Lvl1: Children & Youth ; Commitment ; Diversity and Inclusion ; Education ; Governance/Public Policy
Impact Lvl2: C2C: Prenatal-K Development C2C: Kindergarten Readiness C2C: 3rd Grade Reading C2C: 8th Grade Math C2C: Post-Secondary C2C: Workforce Participation Human Resource

March 28, 2022 : RPS School Board Meeting - 3/22/22
Associated Project: Rochester Public Schools Strategic Plan
Impact Lvl1: Children & Youth ; Diversity and Inclusion ; Education
Impact Lvl2: C2C: Prenatal-K Development C2C: Kindergarten Readiness C2C: 3rd Grade Reading C2C: 8th Grade Math C2C: HS Graduation C2C: Post-Secondary C2C: Workforce Participation
Strategic Action Plan - Focus Group and Survey Results

January 12, 2022 : Family and Community Engagement (RPS) Report
Associated Project: Family and Community Engagement (RPS)
Impact Lvl1: Caring Relationship ; Diversity and Inclusion ; Education
Impact Lvl2: C2C: Prenatal-K Development C2C: Kindergarten Readiness C2C: 3rd Grade Reading C2C: 8th Grade Math C2C: HS Graduation C2C: Post-Secondary C2C: Workforce Participation

January Family Engagement Video Recordings

July 17, 2019 : Closing referral disparities (resolution agreement with Office of Civil Rights)
Associated Project: Closing referral disparities (resolution agreement with Office of Civil Rights)
Impact Lvl1: Children & Youth ; Diversity and Inclusion ; Education
Impact Lvl2: C2C: 8th Grade Math C2C: Post-Secondary C2C: Workforce Participation Higher-Education

2018-2019 Report presented to RPS school board and comparison with 2018 reporting. 

Third Grade Reading

Beam Filter: C2C: 3rd Grade Reading
Status
November 22, 2024 : Resources for Homeless Students and Families in Rochester
Associated Project: Rochester Public Schools Strategic Plan
Impact Lvl1: Basic Needs ; Children & Youth ; Commitment ; Diversity and Inclusion ; Education ; Governance/Public Policy
Impact Lvl2: C2C: Prenatal-K Development C2C: Kindergarten Readiness C2C: 3rd Grade Reading C2C: 8th Grade Math C2C: HS Graduation C2C: Post-Secondary C2C: Workforce Participation Financial Stress/Homelessness

Collaboration of Rochester Public Schools, Olmsted County, and Three Rivers Community Action

PB Reporting

RPS Nov 2024 Family Engagement Presentation

November 11, 2024 : Rochester Public Schools Referendum Nov 2024
Associated Project: Rochester Public Schools Strategic Plan
Impact Lvl1: Children & Youth ; Commitment ; Diversity and Inclusion ; Education ; Governance/Public Policy
Impact Lvl2: C2C: 3rd Grade Reading C2C: 8th Grade Math C2C: HS Graduation C2C: Post-Secondary C2C: Workforce Participation Higher-Education
RPS Superintendent Video and Presentation Slides

Referendum to support: Strong Communities; Strong Schools; Strong Young People

PB Reporting on Referendum Efforts and Results

October 21, 2024 : RPS Family Engagement Reports
Associated Project: Family and Community Engagement (RPS)
Impact Lvl1: Children & Youth ; Diversity and Inclusion ; Education
Impact Lvl2: C2C: 3rd Grade Reading

Oct 2024 Reports

Reading Literacy Updates

October 02, 2024 : OpenBeam to support collective impact
Associated Organization: OpenBeam
Impact Lvl1: Best Practice ; Business Process ; Education ; Metrics ; Neighborhood ; STEM ; Technology Enablement ; Transportation
Impact Lvl2: C2C: Prenatal-K Development C2C: Kindergarten Readiness C2C: 3rd Grade Reading C2C: 8th Grade Math C2C: HS Graduation C2C: Post-Secondary C2C: Workforce Participation
Presentation Slides of Education Portal for C2C Oct 9, 2024 Education Summit

Results Based Accountability

Collective Impact: Spectrum of working together

Tech Support

September 23, 2024 : A Study of Financial Hardship
Associated Organization: United Way of Olmsted County
Impact Lvl1: Basic Needs ; Children & Youth ; Diversity and Inclusion ; Education ; Health ; Income ; Mental Health ; Neighborhood ; Pandemic
Impact Lvl2: C2C: Prenatal-K Development C2C: Kindergarten Readiness C2C: 3rd Grade Reading C2C: 8th Grade Math C2C: HS Graduation C2C: Post-Secondary C2C: Workforce Participation

Post Bulletin Reporting

United Way 2024 ALICE  (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) Report 

June 15, 2024 : Homes for our Neighbors Community Gathering
Associated Project: Homes for our Neighbors
Impact Lvl1: Diversity and Inclusion ; Education ; Housing
Impact Lvl2: C2C: Prenatal-K Development C2C: Kindergarten Readiness C2C: 3rd Grade Reading C2C: 8th Grade Math C2C: Post-Secondary C2C: Workforce Participation Higher-Education
Calling for Community Support at Community Meeting:  The most recent Olmsted County Maxfield Study found that from 2020-2030, housing demand required 18,000 new housing units. 71% would need to be general-occupancy and 29% age-restricted senior housing.

 

January 12, 2024 : Cradle to Career Parent Council
Associated Project: Developing and Executing on Cradle to Career Plan
Impact Lvl1: Children & Youth ; Diversity and Inclusion ; Education
Impact Lvl2: C2C: Prenatal-K Development C2C: Kindergarten Readiness C2C: 3rd Grade Reading C2C: 8th Grade Math C2C: HS Graduation
Info from RPS Family Engagement Meeting

December 19, 2023 : 2023 C2C Announcements and News
Associated Project: Developing and Executing on Cradle to Career Plan
Impact Lvl1: Children & Youth ; Diversity and Inclusion ; Education ; Workforce Development
Impact Lvl2: C2C: Prenatal-K Development C2C: Kindergarten Readiness C2C: 3rd Grade Reading C2C: 8th Grade Math C2C: Post-Secondary C2C: Workforce Participation Higher-Education
Dec 2023 Leadership Table Membership

Oct. 2023 C2C Second Annual Education Summit

Jan. 2023 Data Analyst Job Opening. 

September 15, 2023 : RPS Board Consider Updating District Equity Policy
Associated Project: Closing referral disparities (resolution agreement with Office of Civil Rights)
Impact Lvl1: Children & Youth ; Diversity and Inclusion ; Education
Impact Lvl2: C2C: 3rd Grade Reading C2C: 8th Grade Math C2C: Post-Secondary C2C: Workforce Participation
RPS Board Study Session video recording; Proposed Equity Policy; PB Reporting

July 26, 2023 : 2022-2023 RPS Disipline Data
Associated Project: Closing referral disparities (resolution agreement with Office of Civil Rights)
Impact Lvl1: Children & Youth ; Diversity and Inclusion ; Education
Impact Lvl2: C2C: 3rd Grade Reading C2C: 8th Grade Math C2C: Post-Secondary C2C: Workforce Participation Higher-Education

According to the district’s data, suspensions increased from 1,224 in 2021-22 to 1,523 in 2022-23, representing a jump of 24.4%."

April 25, 2023 : Rochester Public Schools Strategic Plan 2022
Associated Project: Rochester Public Schools Strategic Plan
Impact Lvl1: Children & Youth ; Diversity and Inclusion ; Education ; Governance/Public Policy
Impact Lvl2: C2C: 3rd Grade Reading C2C: 8th Grade Math C2C: Post-Secondary C2C: Workforce Participation Higher-Education
1. 2022 Strategic Plan and extracted sections. 2. RPS Strategic Plan Building Blocks 

August 09, 2022 : Plans to Strengthen Belonging and Behavior During the 2022-2023 School Year
Associated Project: Rochester Public Schools Strategic Plan
Impact Lvl1: Children & Youth ; Commitment ; Diversity and Inclusion ; Education ; Governance/Public Policy
Impact Lvl2: C2C: Prenatal-K Development C2C: Kindergarten Readiness C2C: 3rd Grade Reading C2C: 8th Grade Math C2C: Post-Secondary C2C: Workforce Participation Human Resource

March 28, 2022 : RPS School Board Meeting - 3/22/22
Associated Project: Rochester Public Schools Strategic Plan
Impact Lvl1: Children & Youth ; Diversity and Inclusion ; Education
Impact Lvl2: C2C: Prenatal-K Development C2C: Kindergarten Readiness C2C: 3rd Grade Reading C2C: 8th Grade Math C2C: HS Graduation C2C: Post-Secondary C2C: Workforce Participation
Strategic Action Plan - Focus Group and Survey Results

January 12, 2022 : Family and Community Engagement (RPS) Report
Associated Project: Family and Community Engagement (RPS)
Impact Lvl1: Caring Relationship ; Diversity and Inclusion ; Education
Impact Lvl2: C2C: Prenatal-K Development C2C: Kindergarten Readiness C2C: 3rd Grade Reading C2C: 8th Grade Math C2C: HS Graduation C2C: Post-Secondary C2C: Workforce Participation

January Family Engagement Video Recordings

February 01, 2020 : United Way of Olmsted County
Associated Organization: United Way of Olmsted County
Impact Lvl1: Basic Needs ; Children & Youth ; Diversity and Inclusion ; Education ; Health ; Income
Impact Lvl2: C2C: 3rd Grade Reading

2019 Listening Team Summary.

Workforce Participation

Beam Filter: C2C: Workforce Participation
Projects
21 Projects registered shown in alphabetical order at the following:
Status
November 22, 2024 : Resources for Homeless Students and Families in Rochester
Associated Project: Rochester Public Schools Strategic Plan
Impact Lvl1: Basic Needs ; Children & Youth ; Commitment ; Diversity and Inclusion ; Education ; Governance/Public Policy
Impact Lvl2: C2C: Prenatal-K Development C2C: Kindergarten Readiness C2C: 3rd Grade Reading C2C: 8th Grade Math C2C: HS Graduation C2C: Post-Secondary C2C: Workforce Participation Financial Stress/Homelessness

Collaboration of Rochester Public Schools, Olmsted County, and Three Rivers Community Action

PB Reporting

RPS Nov 2024 Family Engagement Presentation

November 19, 2024 : Workforce Development, Inc. presents The Downtown Business Pitch Day 2024
Associated Organization: Workforce Development Inc
Impact Lvl1: Best Practice ; Children & Youth ; Economic Development ; Education ; Workforce Development
Impact Lvl2: C2C: Post-Secondary C2C: Workforce Participation
John Marshall High School eleventh grade Economics students will take center stage at the Chateau Theatre for the Downtown Business Pitch Day! 

November 11, 2024 : Rochester Public Schools Referendum Nov 2024
Associated Project: Rochester Public Schools Strategic Plan
Impact Lvl1: Children & Youth ; Commitment ; Diversity and Inclusion ; Education ; Governance/Public Policy
Impact Lvl2: C2C: 3rd Grade Reading C2C: 8th Grade Math C2C: HS Graduation C2C: Post-Secondary C2C: Workforce Participation Higher-Education
RPS Superintendent Video and Presentation Slides

Referendum to support: Strong Communities; Strong Schools; Strong Young People

PB Reporting on Referendum Efforts and Results

October 24, 2024 : Rochester NAACP And Mayo Clinic AD MERG
Associated Project: Rochester NAACP And Mayo Clinic AD MERG Launch “Love Wins: Community Empowerment Initiative to Uplift Black/African American and Broader Rochester Community
Impact Lvl1: Diversity and Inclusion ; Education
Impact Lvl2: African American C2C: HS Graduation C2C: Post-Secondary C2C: Workforce Participation Civic Engagement

Love Wins: Community Empowerment Initiative

Free Workshop and Community Townhalls Press Release

October 21, 2024 : DMC September 2024 Job Creation Metric
Associated Project: Destination Medical Center (DMC)
Impact Lvl1: Economic Development ; Metrics ; Workforce Development
Impact Lvl2: C2C: Workforce Participation
Presentation Slides 

Video Clip of Job Creation Metric

 

October 11, 2024 : Juneteenth Activities
Associated Organization: Journie
Impact Lvl1: Children & Youth ; CMRC ; Diversity and Inclusion ; Education
Impact Lvl2: C2C: Post-Secondary C2C: Workforce Participation Higher-Education

November 2024 Selma Film and Discussions

2024 Recognition: $1K Scholarship: 2024 Rochester H.S. Graduate: Application and Nomination, Sponsorship and Donation support, Facebook photos of 2024 Mr. and Miss Juneteenth

October 09, 2024 : Rochester Community Initiative (RCI)
Associated Organization: Rochester Community Initiative (RCI)
Impact Lvl1: Children & Youth ; Diversity and Inclusion ; Education ; Mental Health
Impact Lvl2: C2C: HS Graduation C2C: Post-Secondary C2C: Workforce Participation
Students Decoded: The Mental Health Database

C2C October 9, 2024 Summit

Presentation Slides  

 

October 02, 2024 : OpenBeam to support collective impact
Associated Organization: OpenBeam
Impact Lvl1: Best Practice ; Business Process ; Education ; Metrics ; Neighborhood ; STEM ; Technology Enablement ; Transportation
Impact Lvl2: C2C: Prenatal-K Development C2C: Kindergarten Readiness C2C: 3rd Grade Reading C2C: 8th Grade Math C2C: HS Graduation C2C: Post-Secondary C2C: Workforce Participation
Presentation Slides of Education Portal for C2C Oct 9, 2024 Education Summit

Results Based Accountability

Collective Impact: Spectrum of working together

Tech Support

September 23, 2024 : A Study of Financial Hardship
Associated Organization: United Way of Olmsted County
Impact Lvl1: Basic Needs ; Children & Youth ; Diversity and Inclusion ; Education ; Health ; Income ; Mental Health ; Neighborhood ; Pandemic
Impact Lvl2: C2C: Prenatal-K Development C2C: Kindergarten Readiness C2C: 3rd Grade Reading C2C: 8th Grade Math C2C: HS Graduation C2C: Post-Secondary C2C: Workforce Participation

Post Bulletin Reporting

United Way 2024 ALICE  (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) Report 

August 27, 2024 : SBDC Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month
Associated Organization: SE Minnesota Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
Impact Lvl1: Diversity and Inclusion ; Economic Development
Impact Lvl2: Latino C2C: Workforce Participation

Sept. 16th: Workshop: Finding your First Customers and sell without being salesy; Sept 21st: Workshop: Financial Literacy; Sept. 28th: Workshop: How to Start a Business from Scratch (Part 1); Oct. 5th: Workshop: How to Start a Business from Scratch (Part 2);

August 20, 2024 : Rochester Community Initiative (RCI)
Associated Organization: Rochester Community Initiative (RCI)
Impact Lvl1: Addiction ; Children & Youth ; Diversity and Inclusion ; Education
Impact Lvl2: C2C: 8th Grade Math C2C: HS Graduation C2C: Post-Secondary C2C: Workforce Participation
2024 Presentation at DMC DEI Series

2022 News Next chapter, summer programming: 5-K run; Narcan training partnership with Diversity Council. 

June 19, 2024 : RISE for Youth Learning
Associated Project: RISE for Youth
Impact Lvl1: Children & Youth ; Diversity and Inclusion ; Education ; Mentoring ; OpenBeam ; STEM ; Technology Enablement
Impact Lvl2: C2C: 8th Grade Math C2C: Post-Secondary C2C: Workforce Participation Higher-Education
Updates from NAACP with Media Links

"Example of careers they are interested in include radiology, artificial Intelligence, surgery, aeronautical engineering, psychology, sports, business administration and many more!"

June 15, 2024 : Homes for our Neighbors Community Gathering
Associated Project: Homes for our Neighbors
Impact Lvl1: Diversity and Inclusion ; Education ; Housing
Impact Lvl2: C2C: Prenatal-K Development C2C: Kindergarten Readiness C2C: 3rd Grade Reading C2C: 8th Grade Math C2C: Post-Secondary C2C: Workforce Participation Higher-Education
Calling for Community Support at Community Meeting:  The most recent Olmsted County Maxfield Study found that from 2020-2030, housing demand required 18,000 new housing units. 71% would need to be general-occupancy and 29% age-restricted senior housing.

 

April 01, 2024 : EBE Presentation to City Council Study Session
Associated Project: Equity in the Built Environment (Bloomberg)
Impact Lvl1: Diversity and Inclusion ; Entrepreneurship ; Education ; Workforce Development
Impact Lvl2: C2C: Post-Secondary C2C: Workforce Participation
1. Part of Feb 26, 2024 City Council Study Session on DEI: Presentation Slides include actions and measures to City Council Study Session and Link to City Council video 

2. Career Opportunities for Women of Color

March 13, 2024 : DEED Funding Opportunities and Workforce Training Available for Minnesota Employers
Associated Organization: Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
Impact Lvl1: Diversity and Inclusion ; Education ; Funding ; Governance/Public Policy ; Workforce Development
Impact Lvl2: C2C: Post-Secondary C2C: Workforce Participation
Funding Opportunities: DEI for Small Employers, Targeted Populations Capacity Building

Employer subsidies: 1. The state of Minnesota Job Skills Partnership (MJSP) program offers grants to help train or retrain your workforce.; .2. New Minnesota Fund Reimburses Employers for Costs of Reasonable Accommodations

February 06, 2024 : Luther College Rochester Semester Cohort
Associated Organization: Luther College
Impact Lvl1: Diversity and Inclusion ; Education
Impact Lvl2: C2C: Post-Secondary C2C: Workforce Participation Higher-Education Governance/Public Policy
Luther College Rochester Immersion internship placements and coursework information:

2023, 2022, 2021 programming information 

December 19, 2023 : 2023 C2C Announcements and News
Associated Project: Developing and Executing on Cradle to Career Plan
Impact Lvl1: Children & Youth ; Diversity and Inclusion ; Education ; Workforce Development
Impact Lvl2: C2C: Prenatal-K Development C2C: Kindergarten Readiness C2C: 3rd Grade Reading C2C: 8th Grade Math C2C: Post-Secondary C2C: Workforce Participation Higher-Education
Dec 2023 Leadership Table Membership

Oct. 2023 C2C Second Annual Education Summit

Jan. 2023 Data Analyst Job Opening. 

December 13, 2023 : CMRC Letter of Support Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
Associated Organization: Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
Impact Lvl1: Diversity and Inclusion ; Education ; Funding ; Workforce Development
Impact Lvl2: C2C: Workforce Participation
CMRC Letter of Support; Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Request for Proposals

41 Grantees Announced to Support Small Business Success across Minnesota  

 

December 01, 2023 : Journie 8 Step Program
Associated Project: Journie 8 Step Program
Impact Lvl1: Children & Youth ; Diversity and Inclusion ; Education ; Mentoring
Impact Lvl2: C2C: Post-Secondary C2C: Workforce Participation Higher-Education
Journie Presentation to CMRC July 2023

Video Recording

8 Step Program

November 04, 2023 : State of Minnesota Governor Announrcements
Associated Organization: State of Minnesota
Impact Lvl1: Basic Needs ; Business Process ; Children & Youth ; Diversity and Inclusion ; Economic Development ; Education
Impact Lvl2: C2C: Post-Secondary C2C: Workforce Participation

1. Elimination of Four-Year College Degree Requirements for Most State Jobs;

2. Grants for Infrastructure Projects That Will Fund Nearly 1,000 Jobs in Greater Minnesota; 

3. Increased Payments for Child Care.

 

September 29, 2023 : Technology Referendum for the Rochester schools
Associated Project: Rochester Public Schools Strategic Plan
Impact Lvl1: Children & Youth ; Commitment ; Education ; Governance/Public Policy ; STEM ; Technology Enablement
Impact Lvl2: C2C: Post-Secondary C2C: Workforce Participation
1. Post Bulletin: Rochester 10 Year, $ 10M+ school funding referendum Op ED PB: Kent Pekel: "Why I recommended a technology referendum for the Rochester schools"; 2. School Board Study Session; 3. Official YouTube Presentation

September 15, 2023 : RPS Board Consider Updating District Equity Policy
Associated Project: Closing referral disparities (resolution agreement with Office of Civil Rights)
Impact Lvl1: Children & Youth ; Diversity and Inclusion ; Education
Impact Lvl2: C2C: 3rd Grade Reading C2C: 8th Grade Math C2C: Post-Secondary C2C: Workforce Participation
RPS Board Study Session video recording; Proposed Equity Policy; PB Reporting

August 18, 2023 : RCTC/Perkins CMRC Report
Associated Project: RCTC/Perkins Collective Impact
Impact Lvl1: CMRC ; Diversity and Inclusion ; Education ; Funding ; Governance/Public Policy ; Mentoring ; OpenBeam ; Workforce Development
Impact Lvl2: C2C: Post-Secondary C2C: Workforce Participation
Emmright general contractor working with CERT, Pamoja Women, ACHLA, Rochester Cambodian Association, Journie, and OpenBeam submitted final report to RCTC. 

July 26, 2023 : 2022-2023 RPS Disipline Data
Associated Project: Closing referral disparities (resolution agreement with Office of Civil Rights)
Impact Lvl1: Children & Youth ; Diversity and Inclusion ; Education
Impact Lvl2: C2C: 3rd Grade Reading C2C: 8th Grade Math C2C: Post-Secondary C2C: Workforce Participation Higher-Education

According to the district’s data, suspensions increased from 1,224 in 2021-22 to 1,523 in 2022-23, representing a jump of 24.4%."

July 25, 2023 : RISE for Youth 2022 Activities
Associated Project: RISE for Youth
Impact Lvl1: Children & Youth ; Diversity and Inclusion ; Education ; Mentoring ; STEM
Impact Lvl2: C2C: Workforce Participation Higher-Education

2023 News: Selection Committee

2022 News A: Career Fairs;  B: 2022 Cohort: (1) Call to be a RISE for youth mentor; (2) Need Students to Apply - RISE for Youth Program -March 1st Application Deadline

April 25, 2023 : Rochester Public Schools Strategic Plan 2022
Associated Project: Rochester Public Schools Strategic Plan
Impact Lvl1: Children & Youth ; Diversity and Inclusion ; Education ; Governance/Public Policy
Impact Lvl2: C2C: 3rd Grade Reading C2C: 8th Grade Math C2C: Post-Secondary C2C: Workforce Participation Higher-Education
1. 2022 Strategic Plan and extracted sections. 2. RPS Strategic Plan Building Blocks 

August 09, 2022 : Plans to Strengthen Belonging and Behavior During the 2022-2023 School Year
Associated Project: Rochester Public Schools Strategic Plan
Impact Lvl1: Children & Youth ; Commitment ; Diversity and Inclusion ; Education ; Governance/Public Policy
Impact Lvl2: C2C: Prenatal-K Development C2C: Kindergarten Readiness C2C: 3rd Grade Reading C2C: 8th Grade Math C2C: Post-Secondary C2C: Workforce Participation Human Resource

March 28, 2022 : RPS School Board Meeting - 3/22/22
Associated Project: Rochester Public Schools Strategic Plan
Impact Lvl1: Children & Youth ; Diversity and Inclusion ; Education
Impact Lvl2: C2C: Prenatal-K Development C2C: Kindergarten Readiness C2C: 3rd Grade Reading C2C: 8th Grade Math C2C: HS Graduation C2C: Post-Secondary C2C: Workforce Participation
Strategic Action Plan - Focus Group and Survey Results

January 12, 2022 : Family and Community Engagement (RPS) Report
Associated Project: Family and Community Engagement (RPS)
Impact Lvl1: Caring Relationship ; Diversity and Inclusion ; Education
Impact Lvl2: C2C: Prenatal-K Development C2C: Kindergarten Readiness C2C: 3rd Grade Reading C2C: 8th Grade Math C2C: HS Graduation C2C: Post-Secondary C2C: Workforce Participation

January Family Engagement Video Recordings

July 17, 2019 : Closing referral disparities (resolution agreement with Office of Civil Rights)
Associated Project: Closing referral disparities (resolution agreement with Office of Civil Rights)
Impact Lvl1: Children & Youth ; Diversity and Inclusion ; Education
Impact Lvl2: C2C: 8th Grade Math C2C: Post-Secondary C2C: Workforce Participation Higher-Education

2018-2019 Report presented to RPS school board and comparison with 2018 reporting. 

November 07, 2016 : SE MN Technovation Kickoff 2016/2017 Programming
Associated Project: Global Technovation Challenge
Impact Lvl1: Children & Youth ; Computer Literacy ; Diversity and Inclusion ; Education ; STEM
Impact Lvl2: C2C: 8th Grade Math C2C: Workforce Participation Higher-Education

2016/2017 kicking off SE MN Technovation mentor and coach opportunities.