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Colleges and secondary schools up and down the country are packed today as their students receive their much anticipated GCSE results. 📚🏫 It’s not only students who are feeling nervous today, their parents and teachers are also there in hopes of a high pass rate so their students can go on to bigger and better things!  🚀   Best of luck to anyone receiving their results today! 🙌   https://lnkd.in/eMH-nymq     #GCSEresults #GCSEresultsDay #OnwardsandUpwards

Ahead of GCSE results day, Lee Elliot-Major OBE highlights clearly that without English and maths GCSEs, the odds of success are stacked against you. His research highlights it's not just about academic prospects (and all that brings for lifetime earnings) but the impact on health and criminality too. At Action Tutoring we've been tackling the attainment gap for many years through our impactful tuition programmes, targeting those facing disadvantage. Our evidence clearly shows what we do makes a difference, with our pupils far out performing the averages for those facing disadvantage. This isn't just a short term gain to get them their GCSE certificate: it has far reaching lifetime implications and consequences for good. https://lnkd.in/eCC7qNDq #educationpolicy #gcses #socialmobility

We are officially half way through the school year. Where has the time gone? I for one love the rhythm and cycle of the school year. A lot of the students I work will be preparing for mock exams after half term. Others may be deciding on their GCSE options or 6th form options. Lots of decisions to make and not every student will find those choices easy. I think if you already know what you want to do then it's easy. I knew I wanted to study science and probably go to Uni. But having that clarity is rare so the advice I give students is do something you love to do. Not easy at the GCSE level because there are so many subjects you have to do and most students don't love them all. Likewise school holidays should be a time for rest and fun. The brain needs a holiday too and a refreshed student is one that will do better than a tired one. What do you think? #schoolholidays #GCSE #Alevels #education #learning

Navigating the complex world of GCSE subject selection can be daunting. This comprehensive guide explores the essential details, including compulsory subjects, popular choices, career-aligned combinations, and tips to make informed decisions that align with your interests and aspirations. Learn more: https://tr.ee/GCSE #gcse #gcsesubjects #gcsechoices #uksecondaryeducation #ukeducation #secondaryschool #students #parents #uk #education #learning

Charter high schools are achieving remarkable success in preparing students for higher education. The 2024 Jay Mathews Challenge Index showcases the dedication of these schools to providing rigorous academic programs. Notable examples like BASIS San Antonio and IDEA Carver in Texas are leading the way, even in communities with significant economic challenges. These schools excel in offering Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), and Cambridge exams, which are key indicators of college readiness and student achievement. The impressive results of charter schools on the Challenge Index highlight their commitment to high academic standards and effective preparation for college. This success is not only a testament to the students' hard work but also to the schools' innovative approaches to education. Discover more about how these schools are making a difference in the full article: https://lnkd.in/gMaEqArG

"Western Governors University...has responded to a nationwide shortage of K-12 teachers by ramping up skills-based degrees designed to match evolving certification requirements in all 50 states. More than 43,000 students are studying for one of 30 education degrees this semester." “Our students are drawn to WGU’s flexible, online, competency-based education model, which measures skills and subject knowledge rather than seat time, and this approach has proven successful,” said Stacey Ludwig Johnson, executive dean of the WGU School of Education. #wgu #teachershortage #onlinelearning #progress #success #teachers More on how WGU is leading the charge to solve the teacher shortage: https://lnkd.in/gVeRwPjZ

Yet more record breaking results, this time from our fantastic GCSE students! This year’s cohort of 146 Year 11s sat 1,497 GCSE exams across 21 different subjects, securing excellent results: 86% grades 7-9 (equivalent to A-A*), 70% grades 8-9 (equivalent to A*) and 44% at the highest possible grade 9. Notably, RGS has 1% of the students in the UK who achieved all 9s A total of 57 students achieved a remarkable set of 11 GCSEs and almost half of all grades were the highest possible achievable - grade 9. Perhaps most impressive of all, RGS GCSE results place it in the top 1% of schools in the country for its ‘value added’ for GCSEs. Chris Quayle, RGS’s Deputy Head (Academic) who leads the school’s approach to learning and teaching, said: “Reflecting on the past year as a whole, all Year 11 students should be proud of what they have achieved as individually they have earned their success and have collectively secured yet another record-breaking year of RGS GCSE results.” Geoffrey Stanford, RGS’s Headmaster added: “Our Year 11 students are truly phenomenal. Whilst RGS is renowned for stellar academic results, being in the top one percent of schools in the UK for value added reflects the combined efforts of our students, their parents and our staff.” Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eZPZfZSB #WeAreRGS #RecordBreaking #GCSEResults | Independent Schools Council | The Institute of Development Professionals in Education (IDPE) | HMC (The Heads' Conference) | Schools North East

Navigating the complex world of GCSE subject selection can be daunting. This comprehensive guide explores the essential details, including compulsory subjects, popular choices, career-aligned combinations, and tips to make informed decisions that align with your interests and aspirations. Learn more: https://tr.ee/GCSE #gcse #gcsesubjects #gcsechoices #uksecondaryeducation #ukeducation #secondaryschool #students #parents #uk #education #learning

GCSE: Top grades drop but remain above pre-Covid levels Read more- https://lnkd.in/g2AbhKKf #GCSEResults #TopGrades #EducationUpdate #PostCovidEducation #ExamTrends #AcademicPerformance #GCSE2024 #EducationRecovery

YPL Co-Director Brian Jacob's study of career and technical education focuses on the benefits of CTE and the disparities in access across Michigan. Speaking to Michigan Public, Dr. Jacob emphasized: "The (CTE) courses themselves can be more engaging. They're more kind of applied, hands on, real world. And I think for many students that can be a motivating factor to stay in school." #cte, #careerandtechnicaleducation, #educationpolicy #YouthPolicyLab https://lnkd.in/e3fvUivr