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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.

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Parents have the Power

November 11, 2020 • Christian Motley • Season 1 • Episode 11

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 Campbell, director of ROC the Future, describes how the Parent Engagement Collaborative Action Network is leading efforts to address inequities for children of color and children living in poverty. One parent leader, Toyin Anderson, explains how parents advocated for the removal of police officers from schools and are ensuring the educational needs of every child are understood and addressed.

"(Rochester) is really an example of co-development. Parents and young people have to be part of creating the solution," Blatz says. "And that takes time. It takes capacity and it takes intentionality."

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