“Tell your children who the cowards were.”

Michigan lawmakers talk education reform, funding & local control at Mackinac Policy Conference • Michigan Advance Gathering in Mackinac Island’s Grand Hotel on Wednesday, State Sens. Darrin Camilleri (D-Trenton) and Ed McBroom (R-Vulcan) joined Skillman Foundation President and CEO Angelique Power to discuss area...

Democratic State Sen. Darrin Camilleri and Republican Sen. Ed McBroom sat down with Skillman Foundation President & CEO Angelique Power, bringing their background in education to a discussion on funding, curriculum and local control. @michiganadvance.com #MPC25
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Exclusive | America’s Richest Foundations Team Up Against Feared Trump Assault Grantmakers are discussing legal and other strategies to help them avoid the recent fates of law firms and universities.

Rather than cowering or complying, foundations are coming together with the leadership of @macfound.org's @palfrey.org to protect the rights of all, as responsible institutions must. Gift link:
America’s Richest Foundations Team Up Against Feared Trump Assault
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The philanthropic ecosystem is an underappreciated power center in American life by design. Pay attention to this: it matters.

Introducing the 2025 Skillman Visionary Awardees. Education changemakers and bright lights across Detroit.

‘Your Eager Assistance Will Not Protect You’ A reader responds to our story about foundations and President Trump’s January executive order instructing federal agencies to investigate diversity, equity, and inclusion in the private sector.

Did you know when faced with a blizzard, buffalos run directly into the storm? They face adversity head on. Everyday buffalo warriors emerge. Here’s to Leslie Ramyk who warns “your eager assistance will not protect you”. Bravo.
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Changes afoot in federal K-12 policy | The Skillman Foundation Our education system is in a critical moment with recent executive orders. Here’s what you need to know.

🗽📚🚨Here’s an easy to understand break down on changes afoot in federal education policy. What’s happening? What does it really mean and who does it really inpact?📓⚖️🚨

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“What is built on the basis of force, and not on the truth about the equal dignity of every human being, begins badly and will end badly.” Pope Francis writes in a letter to US catholic bishops this week.

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Kendrick Lamar walking across superbowl stage surrounded by dancers in white on the left and dancers in blue on the right. Lamar is wearing blue jeans and a leather varsity style jacket with blue and red and white. He's wearing a baseball cap backwards. He's wearing a dark shirt underneath and holding a microphone. His grin is diabolical.

If I send this to you know that I'm embracing my villain era.

"Who did the body?"

Tell em Kendrick did it

Weak men cannot compromise. Weak men cannot build consensus. Weak men think that leadership means force. Weak men build nothing that lasts.

Detroit is everywhere. And came all the way there just to say THIS. Spotted by my NOLA friend today.
#GOLIONS

The list of CEOs voicing support for their companies' DEI initiatives is growing Christian Sewing, the CEO of Deutsche Bank, is the latest to express support for his company's DEI initiatives.

Bravery begets bravery. Let’s go.

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Standing with Stephanie is my vote. Like we are both taking a stand together but also standing around and casually talking …

- this time a country built with so many voices and with the concept of collective freedom joyfully embedded.

I believe our beliefs are stronger in every way than the hollowness of aching greed.

I believe the stories they will tell of us will not be about one hero but about the mighty ocean of us that created a glorious tide.

I believe the 250th anniversary of our country in 2027 is when we will found this country anew-

I believe this will change us, is changing us. Making us stronger in our ideals and values.

I believe even while having bouts of true fear, we grow braver each day.

I believe our great great grandchildren are watching us.

I believe this is a test for us to show who we are in every small decision we make that leads to massive change.

I believe no one wants to be controlled.

I believe there are brilliant people, values-driven people, embedded across the political spectrum who are not ok with what is happening.

I believe anger eats the angry.
I believe angry policy burns the policymakers.

I believe chaos begets chaos - unraveling itself instead of building.

I believe we are built to survive because our ancestors’ DNA sparks inside us.

A poem thread called:
I Believe in You and I Believe in Me and I Believe We Were Built for This.

I believe in karma.
I believe political and cultural pendulums will always swing.
Wait for it. Work for it.

I believe people want to live peaceful lives surrounded by love and opportunity.

Which companies are rolling back DEI and which are standing firm Calls for ending these corporate initiatives are expected to intensify in Trump's second term.

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I am working with colleagues to develop a sharable resource for education leaders about how to respond to immigration efforts in schools. If you work for or in a school district that has put out public resources (especially protocols like this one drive.google.com/file/d/1zMId... ) please share!

RESIST! What to do if ICE agents show up at your door. Thanks @aclu.org !

Opinion: Revving up schools, our economic and social engine Until student enrollment in our public schools begins to grow, Michigan’s ability to thrive remains out of reach.

Important op-ed on the need for critical education investment in Michigan in this month's Joyce-sponsored @crainsdetroit.bsky.social Forum by Skillman Foundation President & CEO (and Joyce-alum) @gigipowpow.bsky.social. #Education
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Thank you wonderful colleagues at Joyce for sponsoring this forum and for the amazing work you continue to do.

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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS.

With mass deportations starting today across the country, it is vitally important - for both citizens and non-citizens - to know your rights.

You have the right to remain silent. Assert it. You have the right to a lawyer. Ask for one.

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Trump Says He Will Stall TikTok Ban With Executive Order The social media app went dark late Saturday as a federal law went into effect requiring a sale or ban.

Gen Z is smarter than this foolishness.

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