Back-to-School Tips

  • Ivory Bennett
Back-to-School Tips

I have fond memories of returning to school in the fall, despite attending around 12 different K-12 schools (11 public and one private) because of my frequent moves in the foster care system. School was perhaps the most consistent thing in my life: it was the only safe space where I could actively engage and […]

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Ivory Bennett

Ivory Bennett is the program manager for Youth Voices Rising at Fostering Media Connections. Raised in the foster care system across urban and rural landscapes, Bennett’s resilience shines through 17 years, 10 homes and 12 schools. She earned a dual bachelor's degree in Africana studies and English literature, and a master's degree in education administration. She is a fierce advocate for foster care and education equity. Her dedication to holistic well-being is rooted in personal experience with Type 1 diabetes.

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