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Stand for Children

www.stand.org
Organization Function: Ed Support Org - Policy/Research/Think Tanks
Fellows Placed In: Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Houston, TX; Austin, TX; Dallas/Fort Worth, TX; New Orleans, LA

About Stand for Children

Stand for Children is an innovative, grassroots child advocacy organization. Stand for Children builds effective local and statewide networks of grassroots advocates capable of convincing elected officials to invest in and reform children's programs. Following specific priorities chosen by its members, Stand for Children focuses on securing adequate funding for public schools and reforming education policies and practices to help children thrive academically, giving them the opportunities they need to become successful, productive citizens.

Mission

Stand for Children's mission is to use the power of grassroots action to help all children get the excellent public education and strong support they need to thrive. Stand for Children's members believe we need to stand up for our children now to create a better future for America. Stand for Children Leadership Center's mission is to develop leaders who use the power of grassroots action to help all children get the excellent public education and strong support they need to thrive.

Impact

Since 1999, Stand for Children members have won more than 88 state and local victories, achieving a number of important education reforms and leveraging more than $3.5 billion in public funding for programs that are improving the lives of more than 2.7 million children. Every dollar contributed to Stand for Children has delivered $115 in public funding for schools and other children's programs ' a remarkable return on investment. In addition to working to fund children's programs and schools, Stand works on campaigns to reform public education.

Alumni working for this organization

Brandy Oakley, Boston Director
Juan Jose Gonzalez, Chicago DIrector
Ranjini Govender, Policy Director

Zakiah Pierre DC Metro Area, 2010

“Education Pioneers got me into education at the right level and supported me to succeed.”
Thalia Theodore Washington New York, 2006

“The fellowship was the intersection of business, policy, and education. Hearing the term 'hybrid leader' was an 'aha!' moment.”
Sara Keenan New York, 2007

“By the end of the summer, some of my previous assumptions had changed.”
Neil Danberg Bay Area, 2006

“I truly believe that public education should be seen as a civil rights issue.”
Nancy Que Los Angeles, 2007

“I see education as the gateway to our opportunities in life.”
Mara Rodriguez Boston, 2008

“It made me realize that I wasn't crazy after all to make this career switch and that, in fact, I was in really good company.”
Kristin Richmond Bay Area, 2005

“I can't even quantify the amount of value the fellowship gave me.”
Kerci Marcello Stroud Boston, 2007

“I felt like I had experienced thirty summer placements instead of just one.”
Kaya Stone Bay Area, 2005

“My Education Pioneers experience showed me that I had plenty of company in my newly chosen career path.”
Jimmy Henderson DC Metro Area, 2007

“The reward of working every day on behalf of historically underserved students to ensure that they have access to a quality education is far more important than making half a million dollars.”
Jeff Kang DC Metro Area, 2007

“The Fellowship is not just a job and a few lines on the resume. It was a time to truly understand my calling and connect with others.”
Jacqueline Pohl Bay Area, 2006

“We're moving mountains. Everyone in our sector is unified and working together towards the same goals, and we're able make strides by constantly sharing knowledge.”