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Delano Union Elementary School District & Sown To Grow Presenting at EMPOWER

Built to Last: EMPOWER Summit 2026 and the Future of California Community Schools

California community schools are entering a new era of sustainable funding. At EMPOWER Summit 2026, practitioners explored the shift to annual allocations and how districts can build stronger systems for students and families.

Helene Barnes

September 18, 2026

Scholarship Prep & Sown To Grow Presenting at Wellness Together

Connection Is the Cure: What Wellness Together's 10th Year Taught Us About Belonging, Hope, and Student Mental Health

Wellness Together's 10th conference reminded us that connection is the cure. Sessions explored how strong relationships protect and heal students' mental health, and how schools can build hope and resilience for the next generation.

Kelsey Aijala

September 17, 2026

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What Thoughtful EdTech Looks Like

Read the first post in our 8-week series on how Sown To Grow builds human-centered technology—and the questions educators and policymakers should be asking about the role of edtech in schools.

Helene Barnes

September 9, 2026

More Than a Check-In: How ‘Iolani School Is Building a Culture of Student Self-Advocacy

More Than a Check-In: How ‘Iolani School Is Building a Culture of Student Self-Advocacy

Learn how to empower students to recognize their needs, communicate openly, and take an active role in their well-being.

The Sown To Grow Team

August 26, 2026

No Student Too Quiet to Be Missed: How River Rouge Turns Reflection into Proactive Support

No Student Too Quiet to Be Missed: How River Rouge Turns Reflection into Proactive Support

Take a closer look at how strengthen belonging, confidence, and targeted interventions

The Sown To Grow Team

August 26, 2026

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