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Encouraging
Awareness about
Educational Equity
among H.S. Athletes
Ballers for Ed Reform is a network that celebrates and encourages athletes to leverage their influence and leadership to impact educational equity. We also highlight the efforts of professional athletes who have contributed significantly to educational reform.
WE DO THIS BY
of athletes and sports ambassadors who support educational equity.
Building a network
at the intersection of sports and educational equity through blogging.
sHARING
REGULAR
CONTRIBUTIONS
of both student athletes and professional athletes who champion educational equity.
highlighting the advocacy
in a variety of community service activities that promote equity in both sports and education
encouraging students to get involved
"We want to create an environment where kids feel safe, where kids feel loved, and where families feel supported. You can't expect a kid to focus on math or reading when they don't know where their next meal is coming from, or when their parents are struggling to keep the lights on. Education isn't just about what happens inside the classroom—it's about fixing the whole environment around the child."
- Lebron James
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Lebron James by Erik Drost, Source: flickr, licensed under CC BY 2.0
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