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Tom Pollak

@Tom_Pollak

DC Tutoring & Mentoring Initiative, Civic Leadership: Transform education + civic culture. Ex-Urban Institute, Ctr on Nonprofits.

 Washington, DC
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Joined April 2009
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Election Day is over, but what's the long-term fate of our democracy? We took to the streets 📣 to spread a message of community-building and civic-mindedness through #tutoring & #mentoring. Will you help us? Visit dctutormentor.org to find out the ways you can help.
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A cold but successful day tabling and canvassing at Columbia Heights Farmers Market @CoHiFoodworks thanks to Demane, Yuka and Monique! Special thanks to Anthony and Community Foodworks for their support!
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“Kindness is not mushy. Kindness can and will save lives. We’ve all been those people who are busy and closed off ... but we’ve also been those people who are in need of help.” @MEnista on how we need to reach out, check in and #bekind. #CauseInfluence
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Attention partners and attendees! Due to inclement weather tomorrow, @CivicFest2018 HAS BEEN MOVED TO Saturday, August 4th. While we are disappointed about the delay, we are determined to use the next couple of weeks to make CivicFest a success for our community. #letsgetcivic
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Amy Blair@amyblair638 Mar 2018
Rural communities likely to be cut out of participation in 2020 census--access to broadband more and more underpins democracy. @conniestewart @haroldfeld #AspenOpportunity
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This week's partner of the week is @Hortons_Kids ! Their mission is to empower at-risk youth and prepare them for success through educational opportunities and programs tailored to their needs Check out their website here -> ow.ly/hK0Q30iqZA5 #DCTMI #partneroftheweek
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.@CoryBooker As a nonprofit that depends on the terrific work of TWC'ers, DCTMI hopes you can make it! bit.ly/SayYestoOct02 #sayyesCory
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Confused: #volunteerweek has existed since the 70s & is celebrated every 3rd wk of April. Attempt to add to the performance of #first100?
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Thanks to all who came out today for our #RaceToEndPoverty! And a special shoutout to A Wider Circle staff Jenna & Emily for a great event!
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Tom Shapiro: Families struggling but tethered to economy bouncing them up + down. A minor mishap throws them off track. #aspenOpportunity
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"It turns out that a lot of policy-making has to do with finding the appropriate metaphor." -- Brian Arthur
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.@ericpliu in @TheAtlantic: "...service rehumanizes everyone involved. And literally repairs America." theatlantic.com/politics/arc…
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DC Tutoring & Mentoring Initiative: Fellowships, Internships and Volunteer Opportunities - eepurl.com/cgMwVX
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College Freshman Fear of Failure nyti.ms/2bqyvwb @DavidKirp Sensible strategy to change mindsets, esp for 1st-in-fam students.
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Plsed to share gr8 insights from @p2173 @Tom_Pollak @EBorisUrban @kenscommentary in this report! #Data4Trust nitter.gq/ProBonoNews/status/755…
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Sector Needs to Lead on Trust and Confidence … Before It’s Left Behind, says Dr Tessa Boyd-Caine bit.ly/29UouYL
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To those thinking of starting over, even if they love the thing that they do.. I say: Screw Mastery lennyletter.com/work/a444/sc… @NPRinvisibilia
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Thousands of skateboarders on 14th St, DC #skateboardingday
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Classmates killed. Chaos constant. Baltimore teen in a city coming apart. ow.ly/Zemf301lw13 @WashPostDC Why we need more mentors.
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No Excuses for Stagnant Student Achievement in U.S. High Schools. ednxt.co/1YbVzAy @chingos @kblagg
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To Build a Better High School, Coherence Is Key ow.ly/eoqA300Zf9I via @educationweek Short sum of 50 yrs of reforms + lessons
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