Together for Change
Together for Change is brought to you by StriveTogether, a national movement with a clear purpose – helping every child succeed in school and in life, cradle to career, regardless of race, ethnicity, zip code or circumstance. Join StriveTogether leaders as well as national and local partners who are working to break down barriers, change systems and improve outcomes for as many families as possible.
Episodes
34 episodes
2024 Cradle to Career Network Convening Award Winners: Interview with KConnect
Welcome to Together for Together for Change, the podcast where we explore the transformative power of systems change and civic infrastructure. In this episode, we interview Cradle to Career Network members who won the Nancy Zimpher ...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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31:21
The Bold Vision of Our North Star
Welcome to Together for Together for Change, the podcast where we explore the transformative power of systems change and civic infrastructure.In this episode, we reflect on the Cradle to Career Network’s largest in-person gathering to da...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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43:22
The Case for Policy
Policy plays a critical role in the work of systems transformation. In this episode, we explore different approaches to policy work and show why it can be effective for achieving results at scale.Featured guests include: Ryan Lugalia-Ho...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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45:26
Working at the Intersection of Different Systems with Civic Infrastructure
Part of the work in transforming systems is understanding how different social systems intersect: education, housing, health, criminal justice, etc. On the flip side, there is a large cross section of social impact organizations who have differ...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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39:48
Curing vs. Treating for Population Level Results
When it comes to solving large problems and creating population-level results, the idea of treating urgent symptoms often seems in conflict with developing a cure. In this episode, we talk about a both/and approach in addressing issues to get “...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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40:50
When Communities Focus on Kids Instead of Institutions
To achieve economic mobility for every child, we must organize systems around youth, not institutions. This is the fundamental shift network communities make as they change the way they work together. To achieve economic mobility for every chil...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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28:18
A Love Letter to Data
When people talk about evidence-based decision making, they’re really talking about data. Data can support good decision making about policies, the allocation of resources, and provide a real-time look at how solutions are faring. But how do we...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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33:42
Rethinking Schools and Systems
From schools to systems, we often talk about transformation as if it we were resetting or rebuilding things. But what if we instead approached this work as a rethink? What would this mean for our work in education, in policy, and elsewhere?
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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39:26
What does it take to transform systems?
Zig Ziglar once said, “If you aim at nothing, you will hit it every time.” To achieve results, it is necessary to have a clear, measurable, and defined targets. Even though different social impact organizations might have different approaches t...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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55:10
North Star: Charting the Path to Economic Mobility
The North Star is the only bright star whose position relative to a rotating Earth does not change. For StriveTogether, that North Star is economic mobility and creating equitable pathways for every child to have the best possible opportunity. ...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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37:02
You're More Powerful Than You Think
In our field, we often talk about the importance civic infrastructure, the connection between people, institutions, and systems in a community. We also love to engage in discussions power. But have you ever stopped for a moment to really break ...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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42:26
Outcomes Financing
Many organizations are hindered by the very funding mechanisms that make their work possible because they aren’t able to move upstream...but there is another way. Outcomes Financing is an innovative way for governments to invest in better resul...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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47:48
Impact with Integrity
When we think about the audacious vision of a more equitable world and what it takes to get there, those of us in this sector can often lose sight of an important component of what it means to build something that lasts. Specifically, I’m talki...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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50:56
Stop AAPI Hate
In recent years, attacks against Asian American and Pacific Islander communities in the United States of skyrocketed. Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, there have been over 10,300 documented incidents of hate. Today, we’re joined by Manjusha P...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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46:12
Holding Equity at the Center pt. 2
This week, we’re speaking with Christian Rhodes, Chief of Staff for the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education at the Department of Education, to not only hear about his own personal journey, but to get a better understanding how the gove...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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50:08
Holding Equity at the Center pt. 1
Many of us in this field have used the phrase “holding equity at the center” but what does it mean? What does it look like in practice? Some of you might be imagining a solar system with planets in orbit around the sun. In this case, the sun it...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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52:58
What Youth Engagement Really Looks Like
We often talk about youth in future terms. You’ve probably heard or use terms like “the next generation” or “future leaders” but the reality is that if we really want to build to last, we need to have those who are inheriting the future involve...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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51:38
Our Towns
Today, we’re going to speak with a couple that has traveled over 100,000 miles into the heart of America over discover what those stories would be. Jim and Deb Fallows are the writers and researchers behind the Our Towns book, documentary, and ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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52:08
Redefining Rural
We often hear about the divide between rural and metropolitan areas but today we’re going to explore what that really means, the challenges that we face, and why, to really reach systems transformation, we need to face them together. <...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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57:15
The Cradle to Career Movement Origin Story
Have you ever noticed that behind every superhero is a good origin story? It’s the tale of they got their superpowers and how they made the decision to fight for the good of others. But whether you are talking about one extraordinary person or ...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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55:37
Looking Back/Looking Ahead: Getting Ready for Season 2
As we get ready for Season 2, our host Christian Motley takes a few moments to look back at some of the most impactful conversations from Season 1 while sharing some stories from his own journey as well. Highlights include wisdom shared f...
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Season 2
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Episode 0
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22:50
Stronger together: Education and housing
In this final episode of the first season of Together for Change, StriveTogether Executive Vice President talks with Enterprise Community Partners about housing and education. StriveTogether communities are working across housing and education ...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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45:07
The Story of Place
In episode 11, Harlem Children's Zone President Geoffrey Canada joins StriveTogether President and CEO Jennifer Blatz to discuss their life's work, improving outcomes for young people. This work is rooted in place. Canada explains, "You c...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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34:03
Parents have the Power
In episode 11 of Together for Change, our host Christian Motley talks with community leaders from Rochester, New York, and StriveTogether President and CEO Jennifer Blatz on how parents can lead change in their communities.Jackie Campbe...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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42:27
Take the Blinders Off and Design a Nation that Works for Everyone
In episode nine, we invite PolicyLink President and CEO Michael McAffee and the Equity Research Institute Director Manuel Pastor to share how the new Racial Equity Index arms activists and community members with data to support equitable polici...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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32:18