SEPTEMBER updates
Gather and Build Network

5 years of partnership and impact in Piedmont triad-register to attend
To celebrate we are throwing a huge anniversary party. It’s not a gala. It’s not professional development. There is no keynote. There is no auction. This event is about celebrating the people who have shown us what is possible for our students in the Piedmont Triad over the past 5 years. So get ready for an evening of inspiration and celebration at a community-focused dinner. Our 5th Anniversary Celebration will be at the Cadillac Service Garage on April 21st, 2020 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Register and purchase tickets here. Are you interested in serving on the Steering Committee? For more information email Christopher Williams by March 10th at christopher.williams@teachforamerica.org.
pre-college student programs at wake forest
The Wake Forest Summer Immersion Program is a hands-on learning experience. Students dive into a career pathway with access to world-class faculty, researchers, and industry professionals. Learn more by following the links below! To have a representative come to your school or present to your class, please contact Elari Guy, guye@wfu.edu
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MS Students: Summer Exploration Program
HS Students: Summer Immersion Program
HS Students: College LAUNCH for Leadership Program
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The Charlotte Student Entrepreneur Summit is looking for volunteers
A conference-style experience for students to be exposed to a day in the life of a networking entrepreneur in the city of Charlotte.
The day will be full of mock interviews, breakout sessions, office hours, and local keynotes. The students will be exposed to networking techniques and connect with other students their age at neighboring high schools. Students from Garinger, East Meck, West Charlotte, Performance Learning Academy, Vance and Myers Park are invited to attend. We are seeking 20 volunteers to guide our speed mentoring session from 11:00 - 11:45 on May 20th at CPCC. Additionally, we are seeking "swag" for registration bags if you have a surplus of items or information you would like to share with students. To learn more or register as a volunteer visit ultreiasociety.com or email alumna Bethany Darnley-Rodriguez, CPT '14 at darnleyb@gmail.com
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SynerG Presents: 2020 Lead Your City
Young professionals - make sure to get your tickets for Lead Your City, a one-day summit that brings together young talent in and around Greensboro to GROW their leadership skills, BUILD on their ideas, SERVE their community, and CONNECT their network at the Lead Your City Summit! The Summit will take place on Thursday, March 19, 2020, 8:30am-5:30pm in the Elliot University Center of UNC Greensboro. This year's topic is Leadership Through Storytelling.
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Register for and access leadership for Educational Equity
There are so many opportunities for LEE members to have an impact by seeking elected office in 2020 — and beyond. But it’s common for people to struggle with believing in themselves enough to take the steps to make it happen. Do you know any talented LEE members who could use an extra nudge toward achieving their leadership goals? Fill out this quick form to let us know.
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Activate Collective Leadership

Open roles at red ventures!
Red Ventures is a portfolio of digital companies. We’re made up of dozens of teams spanning multiple industries – all working to build better connections between brand and consumers. We’re looking for tech pros who can help us disrupt entire industries, creatives who can find a new spin on anything, sales professionals who can help us close deals, and talented people who think it’s fun to challenge what’s possible and do bold things – fast. If you have questions about Red Ventures or the roles, you can reach out to Maddie Fisher, CPT '16 at mfisher16@gmail.com. To view open roles visit the Red Ventures Career Site!
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Governor's Educator Discovery Award Deadline Extended to March 22nd
The Governor's Educator Discovery Award is a $1000 stipend provided to K-12 educators who are interested in pursuing a professional development opportunity of their choosing. The opportunity can include workshops, conferences, or additional certifications. Educators must be able to connect the experience to work-based learning and detail how it will be integrated into their classroom curriculum and shared with their colleagues. Cycle 5 of the award is now live and will close on March 22nd at 11:59 pm. Please share this information with educators in your network. If you have any questions contact Kiya Edwards at kiya.edwards@nc.gov
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Heart Tutoring is hiring for new staff roles
Heart Math Tutoring’s mission is to ensure that all elementary students develop a strong foundation in math and enthusiasm for academics needed for long-term success, by helping schools use volunteers as tutors. For more information, or to apply visit either of the links below.
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Open Roles at Urban Promise
Urban Promise is searching for excellent candidates for several important job openings at UP -- two Middle School Coordinators (one at their east Charlotte site and another at their west Charlotte site) and a brand new Alumni & Mentoring Director position. Interested candidates should visit UrbanPromise Charlotte's website or watch this video to learn more about their work. Applications may be submitted according to the process outlined in the attached job descriptions.
Freedom schools partners now hiring for summer 2020
Freedom School Partners promotes the long-term success of children by preventing summer learning loss through igniting a passion for reading and inspiring a love of learning. Over the summer they give children the resources needed to develop their potential and inspire a love of reading and learning – literacy skills, character strengths and a community that believes in them. They are now hiring for a number of summer roles. Click here to learn more about each position.
Movement Schools is hiring a chief academic officer
Movement Schools is a rapidly growing network of K-8 public charter schools in Charlotte, North Carolina. Movement builds amazing schools available to all students that emphasize academics and virtue, and believe in the inherent value and dignity of all children. The Chief Academic Officer (CAO) will be responsible for the academic success of Movement Schools by overseeing the academic and instructional programs for Movement's growing Charlotte network. If you're interested in applying or learning more, click here to view the job posting!
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Urban leaders fellowship
The Urban Leaders Fellowship is a paid summer fellowship for early- to mid-career professionals who are already leaders in their own right and are looking to accelerate their leadership through a seven-week fellowship with a focus on policy and practice. In ten premier cities across the country, fellows work in partnership with other ambitious, mission-driven individuals, organizations, and elected officials with the aim of empowering fellows to bring about real and lasting change in the community in which they work. Click here for more information or to apply.
Students for ed reform director of marketing
SFER activates the next generation of diverse civic leaders who know what’s possible for all students because they’ve built power in their communities through leadership development, grassroots organizing, and movement building. In this role, you will rev the engines by helping to launch our new brand this winter, building our presence as the nation’s leading collective voice of students, and implementing game-changing marketing and communications strategies. Click here to learn more and apply to this opportunity.
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Career Community Organizing for Social Justice - DARt
Direct Action Research and Training (DART) organizations unite congregations to work for social, economic and racial justice. DART will hold an online info session on Wednesday, March 18 at 7 pm eastern to discuss careers in grassroots community organizing, RSVP HERE. DART organizations are largely made up of low- and moderate-income, minority and immigrant communities. We strongly encourage people from these backgrounds, as well as fluent Spanish speakers, to apply. To apply or learn more about DART, visit www.thedartcenter.org. Still have questions? Contact hannah@thedartcenter.org or 202-841-0353.
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northwestern civic education project now hiring for 2020 programs
The Civic Education Project (CEP) hires passionate, dedicated educators to work with highly motivated middle and high school students to explore our nation's most pressing social issues and ways students can take action. Positions are available throughout the school year and summer at sites throughout the country. Click here to view all open roles.
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Leadership Conference on Civil & Human Rights K12 Policy Analyst role
The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights is a coalition charged by its diverse membership to promote and protect the rights of all persons in the United States. The Leadership Conference Education Fund builds public will for federal, state, and local policies that promote and protect the civil and human rights of all persons in the United States. The K12 Program Analyst will support the education equity program with a specific focus on K12 education, including support for state partner advocacy in the areas of K12 policy generally and the opportunities created by implementation of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). This position will be open until it is filled. Interested persons should visit this link for more information and directions for how to apply.
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NewSchools Diverse Leaders hiring for associate partner
The Diverse Leaders team at NewSchools is seeking an Associate Partner to join a fun, passionate and dedicated group of people. The Associate Partner is a key member of the team focused on developing a national portfolio of early-stage education entrepreneurs and advancing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) across the field. Click here to learn more about this role and apply.
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kipp foundation alumni impact opportunity
The Senior Director, Alumni Impact will build and execute a robust strategic plan to engage alumni at scale and lead a growing team to organize alumni to be connected to each other, to KIPP, and opportunities for leadership and advocacy beyond KIPP. We've included more information on the position below and would appreciate your help in spreading the word. If you're interested in continuing the conversation, we encourage you to apply here.
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