The Invisible Achievement Gap

A new report highlights the educational plight that children in foster care face on a daily basis, which ultimately affects them for a lifetime.  

"This report, The Invisible Achievement Gap, Part 1: Education Outcomes of Students in Foster Care in California’s Public Schools, sponsored by the Stuart Foundation, underscores and refines the message from a growing body of research literature that students in foster care constitute a distinct subgroup of academically at-risk students—a message that has not yet been clearly or fully translated from research to policy to practice."

Read the report here. Thank you to the Stuart Foundation for its commitment to improving educational outcomes for children in foster care! 

Stella & Dot Fundraiser Finishes Strong

My friend, Meredith Yates, who is also an Associate Director for Stella and Dot, recently held a fundraiser for Legacy School for Girls.  The fundraiser was a huge success, resulting in a donation of $500! Thank you, Meredith!!!

We are thrilled with Meredith's support and with our success! Friends around the world (Hong Kong! Ireland!) and across the country (Georgia! Texas! Ohio! Washington D.C.!) stepped up to support this initiative and we can't thank them enough!

Stay tuned for more from Meredith and Stella and Dot, and meanwhile, if be sure to check out Meredith's page year-round! To everyone who purchased, I hope you love your jewels!