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50CAN
@FiftyCAN
We're a team of local leaders and advocates working toward a high-quality education for all kids, regardless of their address.
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50can.org
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    50CAN
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    May 24, 2021
    Today, we're excited to announce 50CAN’s new president: Derrell Bradford. As EVP, we have known Derrell as someone who cares deeply about the people he works with, always seeking to help them grow in their perspectives, skills and contributions to the work. (1/2)
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    50CAN
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    Feb 9, 2018
    On this day in history, Dr. Bernard Harris, Jr. became the first African-American to walk in space, serving as a role model for young black scientists everywhere. #FunFactFriday #BlackHistoryMonth
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    50CAN
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    Oct 19, 2020
    Take 3 minutes this morning and start the week off by getting smarter on educational redlining with a little help from @Dyrnwyn
    yes. every kid.
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    yes. every kid.
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    50CAN
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    Feb 3, 2023
    Today, we're excited to announce our largest cohort yet of the National Voices Fellowship. Please join us in celebrating these 14 amazing leaders who will spend this year sparking ideas and contributing their voices to the future of American education. 50can.org/programs/fello…
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    50CAN
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    Jul 25, 2023
    Tomorrow at 10:15 am, 50CAN President @Dyrnwyn testifies at the US House Subcommittee on Elementary and Secondary Education, putting a spotlight on learning loss and the education students deserve. Watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=3mVZjo…
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    50CAN
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    May 17, 2021
    Today, 50CAN is introducing a new vision for American education focused on five promises to America’s students to provide them with the education they deserve. (1/3)
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    50CAN
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    Oct 2, 2024
    Today, we are releasing The State of Educational Opportunity in America: A Survey of 20,000 Parents. The survey offers an unprecedented, state-by-state examination of how parents perceive the current education landscape. Access the full report at: 50can.org/education-oppo…
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    50CAN
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    May 24, 2021
    We are excited to see him bring those qualities to his new role. Congratulations, @Dyrnwyn! (2/2)
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    50CAN
    @FiftyCAN
    Apr 21, 2022
    We are thrilled to announce the National Voices Fellowship 2022 cohort! Together, these 10 incredible education leaders will use their voices to envision the future of American education. Find out about them below, and be sure to give them a follow! 50can.org/programs/fello…
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    50CAN
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    Sep 21, 2023
    As a legislator, as an advocate and now as the Executive Director of @CarolinaCAN, Marcus Brandon has fought for a universal ESA for the past 13 years. He just got it. Congratulations!
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    50CAN
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    Sep 4, 2020
    Replying to @DeAngelisCorey
    Thank you @KMarcusBrandon, @NCarolinaCAN and all the advocates who stood up for NC kids!
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    50CAN
    @FiftyCAN
    Apr 2, 2018
    Brown v. Board of Education was decided over 60 years ago, but true integration between whites and communities of color has not come to fruition. As we celebrate the life of Linda Brown, we realize the fight for equity is not over. nyti.ms/2EdjKsd
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    50CAN
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    Feb 13, 2024
    Today we're announcing the Cohort VI of 50CAN's National Voices Fellowship. Join us in welcoming the leaders we’ll be working with over the year to come–one with both deep challenges and great opportunities. Learn more about our 2024 fellows at 50can.org/national-voice….
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    50CAN
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    Sep 27, 2019
    Big congratulations to @AmandaRAragon of @NMKidsCAN for her award tonight from @PIEnetwork!
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