Kathleen Osborne

Excellent article about the future of higher education. Workforce development is key.

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The Colorado Department of Education’s Accountability, Accreditation, Student Performance, and Resource Inequity Task Force has released its final report, offering key recommendations to align Colorado's accountability systems with the needs of today’s learners and communities. Among the priorities highlighted is the importance of leveraging accountability to support Postsecondary and Workforce Readiness (PWR) opportunities, ensuring all students are prepared for success beyond high school. Colorado Succeeds is committed to partnering with members of the Task Force, the Colorado General Assembly, and other stakeholders to continue to empower schools and districts to provide students with meaningful pathways to economic mobility and lifelong learning. Read more about the report and how the PWR recommendations connect to our ongoing efforts:

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We know curriculum alignment is key. News-O-Matic seamlessly integrates with your K–8 ELA, science, social studies, and SEL standards, providing your educators with high-quality, standards-aligned content every day. Empower your educators with a digital resource that meets your district’s needs. Comment the word “Demo” to learn more today! #schoolleaders #schoolleadership #schooladmin #educationalleadership #educationleaders #schoolprincipals #districtleaders

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Did you know? Adults who earn "credit for prior learning" (otherwise known as CPL) are 17% more likely to graduate college than those who do not. CPL refers to the various methods that higher ed institutions use to evaluate and award college credit for learning that comes from work, military, or life experiences. That can be a game changer for adults who are pursuing upward mobility via a degree or certification. Learn more about CPL and best practices in CPL this Thursday, May 16, during this free webinar with CAEL and the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education. #AdultLearners #HigherEd #CreditForPriorLearning #PriorLearningAssessment #RecognitionOfPriorLearning

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One state standardized test, under strict rules for replicability and scalability, can't tell us all we need to know. Let's build a two-tiered system that balances big-picture transparency with sufficient, precise detail to help teachers move their classroom teaching and learning to high standards. Here's how.

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A new report funded by EDspaces, The Future of K-12 Procurement: 4 Key Trends , captures the experiences and insights of award-winning procurement professionals who are leading the way in enhancing and building the field of strategic procurement. https://bit.ly/4c3G1bF

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Most Americans admit to a lack of confidence in their math skills. Math scores in the U.S. are on the decline. So, what are schools and educators doing about it? What does the research say? Researchers and journalists provide answers Oct. 24-25 during EWA’s 2024 Math Seminar in Fort Worth, Texas. Apply for a journalist scholarship or register today! https://lnkd.in/eJDuWNHW #education #math #matheducation #journalismconferences #reporting #journalism #students #mathtests #standardizedtesting #studenttesting #tests #assessments 

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Shape the Future of K12 Education: Discover Strategic Imperatives with DA Leadership Institute Compiled by leading experts in education policy and administration, the downloadable guide, 'Navigating Tomorrow' offers an unparalleled look into the strategic planning processes of urban and rural school districts across the United States. Download your guide ➡ https://lnkd.in/ecnagNUy

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New Report! Our latest report, K-8 Math Curriculum Quality: The State of District-Led Selection, explores year-over-year data on the core math curricula that districts are selecting - highlighting a growing trend toward high-quality instructional materials - and underscores the importance of district-led curriculum choices in driving systemic change and improving student learning. Read the full report: https: https://lnkd.in/etrshGVS! #k12 #math #curriculum #curriculummatters #quality #HQIM #highquality #districtleaders #k12districts

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We have released a report that provides information on school system instructional and administrative spending. The report answers a number of questions posed by the Senate Appropriations Committee. https://lnkd.in/gQdp7HA2 #gapol

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Are you a #teacher struggling to find high-quality, culturally relevant and engaging curriculum for history and social studies? Discover how Nichol Everett, K-12 Social Studies Instruction Facilitator for Tacoma Public Schools, partnered with Educurious to co-design a project-based, interactive, Civics unit called Advocacy in Action that has students and teachers cheering and achieving. Find out how they did it in this inspiring episode. https://hubs.li/Q02-HPy40

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Get the latest news, resources, PD + other opportunities & more with the July 2024 Update from the Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources (TPS) program and the TPS Consortium https://lnkd.in/gNKjxfMS #Educators #Teaching with #PrimarySources

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As we brace for the end of the pandemic aid package, which delivered the largest one-time federal investment in K-12 education, schools are facing significant changes in funding. This shift is particularly challenging as schools grapple with widespread enrollment declines and inflation, leading many districts to announce teacher and staff layoffs. To navigate these challenges, it’s crucial to develop an understanding of salary and benefits comparisons in education... Continue reading our latest blog post "Understanding Salary and Benefits Comparisons in Schools: A Data-Driven Approach" to learn more! https://hubs.ly/Q02C39Xc0

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Catch today’s presentations at The 2024 National Summit on K-12 School Safety and Security, starting with our very own Daniel R Pascale, CPP! This virtual event unites K-12 school leaders and experts to discuss critical safety issues and share practical recommendations for creating safe, supportive learning environments. Don't miss out on valuable resources, training, and best practices you can implement in your local schools and communities! To watch the full video, click the link in the comments. #K12Safety #SchoolSecurity #SafeSchools #2024Summit #EducationLeadership #SchoolSafetySummit

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I seldom come across a blog that resonates so deeply with my own experiences, but this one by Alex Cortez does just that. It took me back to the moment when Change the Equation's WestEd evaluators recognized our program as one of only four nationally to meet the rigorous criteria for inclusion in the STEMworks Database as Ready to Scale. Achieving both "exemplary ROI" status and the "Ready to Scale" endorsement was a proud milestone for us. At the time, we hoped that such validation would naturally open doors to funding and support for scaling. With the CTEQ board comprising 100 CEOs of major companies, we envisioned opportunities to collaborate with leaders eager to champion innovative solutions. Our programs had data showing student improvement in over 37 rural districts and two major cities. Those results reflected years of "listening, identifying real problems, and collaborating with local educators and mentoring groups to develop scalable solutions." While one remarkable company, Motorola Solutions, stepped forward to fund all four programs, it became clear that most companies remained deeply committed to their long-standing initiatives. Rather than seeking new opportunities, they chose to stay the course with programs they had already supported for years. This experience underscored an important lesson: systemic change often requires navigating deeply ingrained decision-making patterns. From my perspective, this blog captures the nuances of philanthropic decision-making and the importance of authentic community engagement. A grassroots approach fueled our growth while great "marketing partnerships" scaled our programs across the US and internationally. Your insights remind us why listening, learning, and dialogue remain crucial—not just for funders but for all of us who aim to make a meaningful impact. ------------------------------------------------------------- Just FYI, for anyone interested: For us, scaling didn’t come through corporate philanthropy but through partnerships with forward-thinking organizations like the US Army, SEMA, Motorola Solutions, SolidWorks, Wards Science Kit, and Mouser Electronics. Together, we launched the Innovators in Training Tour, seeding school programs in a new city each month for seven years while continuing to foster the rural schools that gave us our start. Sports marketing partnerships with NASCAR and NHRA and business mentoring associations like the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) and The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE), embraced our vision and helped us scale with both funding and mentoring for local youth groups to implement our programs. These groups have boots on the ground and helped us serve kids through volunteering during COVID when funding fell away.

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Digital learning should be at the forefront of everyone in higher ed technology. The upcoming Digital Learning Transformation Institute can help you understand the framework to make informed decisions that can impact meaningful change at your institution.

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Superintendents and school district leadership manage policies & budgets, and communication offices are busy with schools’ daily needs... so who should manage & boost enrollment? 🤔 The answer might be a role with enough time, resources, and knowledge to ensure that your district remains the preferred choice for education — the enrollment director. #EnrollmentDirector #SchoolEnrollment #PublicSchools #SchoolDistrict

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Please join PowerSchool experts and customers as we unpack our 2024 Education Focus Report. #k12 #k12edtech #ai #edtech #personalizedlearning #edfocusreport

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Another rant about the essential conservatism of higher ed. Yesterday, Wesleyan's luminous provost, Nicole Stanton, paid a visit to the office of Inside Higher Ed. Below find a great distillation of a wide-ranging conversation reported by Liam Knox. Nicole made a point that needs to be amplified. When we professors put "office hours" on our syllabi, do we remember that (especially, but not only) FGLI students often have no idea what that means, or how "being called to the office" can seem like you're in trouble or need remedial help? Faculty still list office hours without explaining what their purpose is to those who don't already know. "Exploit me for I'm all worth to you," is what I say to students. "Come talk to me privately so I can get to know you and be of service to you in and beyond class." When we're worried about belonging and inclusion, "drop-in time" is more accessible, and also a better descriptor. We in higher ed are resistant to change; many still teach the way they were taught, and the way their professors were taught. But even those of us trying to adjust to the world as it now is sometimes need a reminder that we often use jargon as shorthand, but it can serve to exclude. Rant over. Since I was Zooming in from across the country and the video went out, I heard but did not get to see Nicole lead the staff (at least the older members) in a seated version of doing the "Hustle." Wesleyan is planning to have an all-day dance session next Tuesday, which seems as good a strategy as any for dealing with election anxiety. (You're welcome for today's ear worm. Do the hustle!)

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