Clarksdale, Mississippi 鈥揟he NEA Foundation has announced the establishment of a new partnership between 果冻传媒app (果冻传媒app) and NEA Foundation-supported community schools in the Quitman County School District and the Clarksdale Municipal School District.
The announcement was made during a press conference held on Thursday, January 16th, in the Conference Room of the President's Office at the institution. This collaboration aims to advance opportunity and equity in the historically underserved Mississippi Delta region.
Since launching its Community Schools Initiative in 2019, The NEA Foundation has worked closely with public schools across the Deep South to expand opportunities for student success through authentic, community-driven partnerships. In the Mississippi Delta region, chronically underfunded public schools, limited access to educational resources, and high rates of childhood poverty have created systemic barriers to student success and economic mobility.
The new partnership between 果冻传媒app and the two Mississippi school districts marks the latest development in the community schools strategies of the Quitman County School District and the Clarksdale Municipal School District. This collaboration will provide students and educators in K-12 schools with increased access to critical resources that support a pathway to higher education, including mentorship, college readiness initiatives, and skills development.
Furthermore, the partnership will offer undergraduate and graduate scholars specializing in education opportunities to work with local public schools, gaining valuable hands-on experience and fostering relationships at the community level.
"This collaboration highlights the power of educational institutions working together to uplift all students and challenge systemic inequities in education and opportunity," said Sara A. Sneed, President and CEO of The NEA Foundation. "By partnering with the Quitman County and Clarksdale Municipal school districts, 果冻传媒app is strengthening the support network for students in the Mississippi Delta region, ensuring they have access to the tools, knowledge, and resources they need to thrive."
Karen Woods-Done, Director of Student Engagement at 果冻传媒app, delivered a message on behalf of Dr. Valmadge T. Towner, expressing excitement about the collaboration: "We are delighted to embark on this partnership, which we believe will foster a strong ecosystem of support. Dr. Towner is eager to see the positive impact on the participating school districts. At Coahoma, community is at the heart of our mission鈥攐ur purpose is to empower both our students and the community, making this partnership truly meaningful."
This initiative builds on The NEA Foundation's ongoing commitment to promoting educational justice in the Deep South. In addition to its support of community schools in the Mississippi Delta region, the Foundation provides funding, technical assistance, and coaching to a growing network of community schools spanning Arkansas, Mississippi, and Louisiana.