Strengthen partnerships and collaboration with Baltimore City Public Schools

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BaltimoreAt February 4, 2025 / Prnewswire/ – On Wednesday, January 22, 2025The Baltimore Children & Youth Fund (BCYF) Co-hosted an effective CEO Society interview with Dr. Sonja SantelisesCEO of Baltimore City Public Schools (BCPS) in Baltimore Unity Hall. The event brought together members of the community, BCYF support, young and local leaders for an important discussion about strengthening partnerships and cooperation to improve education and well-being for Baltimore’s Youth, with 75% of participants in which they said they left emotion with new connections and ideas to improve the results of students and families.

During the event, Dr. Santelise’s critical initiatives Baltimore City Public schools (BCPS) undertake to create more fair opportunities and promote cooperation with social organizations. She emphasized the importance of tackling inequalities in access to culturally relevant curricula, increasing representation among staff and leadership and expanding behavioral and mental health resources for underestimated students, including Black, Latino and LGBTQ+ Youth.

“One of the things that I believe in passionately is young people. All students deserve that schools should be more than just, ‘I went to my math class today.'” Dr. Sonja Santelises Explained. “I believe in developing and growing whole young people. When you are whole, it means you have opportunities to discover your own talents – yes, in the classroom, but also outside the classrooms.”

Dr. Santelises and ALYSIA LEEPresident and CEO of BCYF, engaged in a dynamic Q&A session, where Alysia asked questions prepared from registered guests to Dr. Santelises about the most important challenges and opportunities that BCPs face. Discussion topics included:

  • Culturally relevant curriculum: Dr. Santelise’s shared strategies to ensure that all students, especially Latino and Black Youth, have access to an inclusive curriculum that reflects their different backgrounds.
  • Mental Health and Behavior Support: Participants explored how BCPs are expanding mental healthcare and financing initiatives to support underrated youth.
  • Community Partnerships: Discussions focused on how BCPs simplify procurement and payment systems to encourage cooperation with smaller non -profit organizations and suppliers.
  • Teacher Storage and Development: Dr. Santelises highlighted new ways of progress and strategies for teacher career to tackle burnout.
  • Representation in staff and leadership: The conversation included plans to increase the diversity between teachers and leadership to better reflect the growing Latino student and other underrated demographics.

Dr. Santelises also emphasized the importance of programs and partnerships outside the school (cheese) and partnerships with art and vocational education organizations to improve career preparedness and student engagement.

“When it comes to investing in our youth, it’s about more than just placing dollars in society – while financial support is important, we also need to invest in relationships, cooperation and action strategies that create lasting changes,” said Lee. “We need to ensure that young people have access to mentorship, community -driven support and the resources needed to thrive both academically and personally. This event highlighted the power of the partnership to promote that kind of sustainable influence.”

A participant emphasized, “I really think the solutions we need are in this room and it is conversations like these that lead to meaningful action. Everyone has a role to play, from teachers to local organizations, for To create a space where our children feel supported, seen, and authorized to succeed. ”

The event ended with a free dinner, giving participants the opportunity to continue the network and explore opportunities for collaboration.

For more information about BCYF and upcoming social events, visits Bcyfund.org.

About Baltimore Children and Youth Fund:
The effort to create a dedicated fund to support programs for Baltimore’s Young people were launched in 2015 by the then City Council President Bernard “Jack” C. Young — a response to the turmoil in Baltimore After death of Freddie Gray While in police custody, an event that sharply stated long -term inequalities in public financing in black communities stated. Supported by Baltimore City Resident’s tax dollar since 2020 BCYF has awarded $ 31 million to Baltimore Programs that serve children and young people.

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Source Baltimore Children & Youth Fund