WELCOME to Dialog #3

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Reflect on our common VisionTalk about why some children are not doing as well as othersLook at some facts that show why some children don’t have an equal chance to reach their potential

During our third dialogue we will

Review the Ground Rules1. Say your name before you

speak2. Ensure each person speaks3. Allow each person to complete

a thought4. Post ideas and share ideas

between sessions5. Mute your phone when not

speaking6. Other?

Where is our common vision already happening?What gives you hope? Why?What is missing and makes you feel sad or angry? Why?

Ample RainBooks & Pillows Inviting spaces - playground, green space, child designed?Safe house, a safe place for kidsWalkablePlay spaceBiking spaceAccess to natureOther?

Our imaginary child supporting community

Some different viewsLack of support for parentsPoor use of resourcesNot enough focus on early learningPoverty and hard timesToo many “experts” think they know bestRacism and inequalityWe don’t support good healthUnsafe neighborhoodsSome parents and caregivers are not doing

their job

Do you live in a community where most people are from your racial or ethnic group?

Do (did) you depend upon people other than those you live with to care for your children?

Did someone in your family help you buy your first home?

Did someone in your family help you pay for college?

Do some of your family or friends speak a different language from their doctors or nurses?

Are some of the best elementary schools in your neighborhood?

Are your children’s teachers from your race or ethnic group?

Can your children safely play outside?

Was anyone in your family ever treated badly in a school, bank or hospital because of race, ethnicity or language?

Do you have family members or friends who sometimes go hungry?Do people in your neighborhood have access to grocery stores with decent food?Do parents you know worry about how poor air quality affects their children?

Talk about this exerciseWhat stood out?Did you learn something about why some

families are not doing well?Did you learn anything about fair/unfair

practices in our communities?Do any of these questions bring up a story

for you?

Many Children Live in poverty (what is poverty?)

Many children and families go hungry at times during the year

Our schools and society are failing to help many children learn

The dataThe Census Bureau reports that New Mexico ranks fifth nationally for the percentage of children living in poverty.

•24% children under age 18 live in poverty•27% of Children under 5 years old•40% of Native American children in poverty, •30% of Hispanic children, and •25% of African American children

National statistics for people seeking emergency food (Feeding America)

•40 percent are Non-Hispanic White•38 percent are Non-Hispanic Black•17 percent are Latino or Hispanic•6 percent are American Indian, Alaskan Native, Asian, Native Hawaiian

More DataEducation in New Mexico

•90% of Native-American, non-Hispanic 4th graders scored below proficient in reading (US = 78%)•87% of Black, non-Hispanic 4th graders scored below proficient in reading (US 85%)•86% of Hispanic 4th graders scored below proficient in reading (US = 84%)•65% of white, non-Hispanic 4th graders scored below proficient in reading (US =59%)•61% of Asian/Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic 4th graders scored below proficient in reading (US =52%)

What stands out when you see these facts?

What reminds you of children you know?

What are the key challenges we face?

What laws, systems or policies might be adding to these poor outcomes

•Reflect on the work we did today•Find out what other people think about why children don’t have an equal chance at life•Join us on Thursday, October 14, 6 PM •We will begin to look at solutions•Visit our Wiki site

WELCOME to Dialog #4

Goals:Talk about ways to create a community where all children can reach their potentialMake a list of ideas for action

Reflect on last week’s talk

What did you hear or see that made you think about the future of New Mexico children?

What did you hear or see that reminded you of our conversation last week?

Making a difference - ApproachesHelp Parents and families do their bestBuild on programs we already haveIncrease chances for all children to learnCreate healthy places – at home and in the

communityHelp families overcome hardship and save

moneyMake sure our children are safeWork for equal opportunity

ReflectionWhich approaches do you like? Why?Are there others you would like to add?How will these help children?Would these leave any children out? How

could we prevent this?Is this possible in NM? What would it take to

make these ideas happen?Do similar ideas already exist?Doubts? Concerns?

Guidelines:•All ideas are OK•Don’t stop to talk about them•Don’t judge ideas•Build on others ideas

I will write every idea down

Action Ideas

•Think about approaches from today•Choose on approach or idea and see if you can find it in the community•Join us on Thursday, October 14, 6 PM •We will begin to look at solutions•Visit our Wiki site•Thanks!

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http://strongstartsforchildren.pbworks.com

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