Giving credence to the principle that, as a nation, we rise or fall together, I believe that Mississippi is an example of a state that is trying to address serious educational issues with limited resources and needs the help of fellow citizens across the country with resources, time and moral support to improve educational outcomes, improved quality of life, and the chance for a better future.
These constraints are aggravated by poverty, health issues, and in some areas, what appears to be a, vicious circle of limited support for human development resulting in low skill, less competitive workforce which contributes to growing inequality and the instability that can come with an increasing divide between the "haves" and the "have-nots."
Finding ways to provide support is what this blog is about. It is also about hearing the stories of the children, of their dreams, of what is needed to help them fulfill those dreams, and, finally, about how ordinary people can help. This blog aims to be a "connector" in the vernacular of Malcom Gladwell's "The Tipping Point" where the posts provide links to the classrooms, the aspirations and the children that are going to form the future of Mississippi.
The Marie Maxey Foundation will seek to facilitate the connection between the children in need and those who wish to support them. Our contribution will consist of "ground truthing" the needs posted here and ensuring that your contribution reaches its intended beneficiary. We also want to follow up on the children you are helping to understand impact of the different types of assistance programs. Our ultimate goal is to support efforts that have the greatest impact and the highest return on investment -- we want to identify those "best practice" activities, publicize the results, and encourage replication throughout Mississippi.
These constraints are aggravated by poverty, health issues, and in some areas, what appears to be a, vicious circle of limited support for human development resulting in low skill, less competitive workforce which contributes to growing inequality and the instability that can come with an increasing divide between the "haves" and the "have-nots."
Finding ways to provide support is what this blog is about. It is also about hearing the stories of the children, of their dreams, of what is needed to help them fulfill those dreams, and, finally, about how ordinary people can help. This blog aims to be a "connector" in the vernacular of Malcom Gladwell's "The Tipping Point" where the posts provide links to the classrooms, the aspirations and the children that are going to form the future of Mississippi.
The Marie Maxey Foundation will seek to facilitate the connection between the children in need and those who wish to support them. Our contribution will consist of "ground truthing" the needs posted here and ensuring that your contribution reaches its intended beneficiary. We also want to follow up on the children you are helping to understand impact of the different types of assistance programs. Our ultimate goal is to support efforts that have the greatest impact and the highest return on investment -- we want to identify those "best practice" activities, publicize the results, and encourage replication throughout Mississippi.
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