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Announcing SCE’s Million Coaches Challenge Partners
When we announced our Million Coaches Challenge last Fall the world was at the height of the pandemic and nearly all youth sports were halted. Even pre-pandemic, fewer kids play sports each year. When many team ...
SCE Announces New Partnership with Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning
Co-written by the Susan Crown Exchange and the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL). As we reflect on 2020 and recent events, social and emotional learning (SEL) is more important than ever to support ...
New Partnership with American Institutes for Research Will Help OST Organizations Understand Readiness to Implement SEL
Co-written by the Susan Crown Exchange and the American Institutes for Research (AIR). New developments in the out-of-school time (OST) field can benefit practitioners and youth alike. So why do youth-serving organizations sometimes struggle to implement ...
SCE Announces 2020 Catalyst Grants
Each year, our staff and board nominate organizations to receive Catalyst Grants: one-time contributions made as part of our year-end giving. These organizations typically work on issues beyond our primary program areas. What unites them is ...
Guest Blog from Wyman Center: A Focus on Connections – Now, and Beyond the Pandemic
This article is a guest post from our partner Wyman Center. The piece can also be found on wymancenter.org. “I barely interact with people and I’m always cooped up inside the house.” “For me [a challenge] ...
Convening Our Youth Voice Cohort… Virtually
By the Susan Crown Exchange, featuring insights from the Stanford d.school. When we launch a Challenge, we do so with the intent of building a cohort of organizations that work together towards a common goal. This ...
Ryan Banks Academy: Opening Doors through Education on Chicago’s South Side
Before transferring to the Ryan Banks Academy, Malyk struggled in school. “I used to be really wild,” says Malyk, reflecting on his experience in the Chicago public school system (CPS). “It was something I couldn’t control.” ...
FAQs: The Million Coaches Challenge
GETTING STARTED What are the key steps to this process? All interested candidates must follow the steps below to be considered for this funding opportunity. Do I need to create an account in Foundant to access ...