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D'Amber Collective tells Danbury Board it’s mobilizing 100+ partners to tackle absenteeism and youth supports
Summary
The D'Amber Collective told the Danbury Board of Education it has grown to more than 100 community partners and is launching programs to address chronic absenteeism, early childhood readiness, youth mental health and civic leadership, including an upcoming youth civic-influencer pilot and partnerships for astronaut visits to local schools.
The D'Amber Collective summarized its community-led approach and local priorities for supporting Danbury students during a presentation to the Danbury School District Board of Education on Jan. 18.
Melissa Hannican, executive director of the Collective, told the board the organization formed in 2023 and now includes more than 100 community partners. She said the Collective follows a place-based model used in other Connecticut communities and is connected to a national network of similar initiatives. "Nuestra misión está liderada por la comunidad," Hannican said, describing the Collective's goal to align community and school resources to improve measurable outcomes for…
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