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Thanks for the great discussion this morning on how higher ed institutions can improve reenrollment and degree attainment for those with some college but no credential. Explore the insights from our report: https://lnkd.in/gR3_g3qB

Let's set the record straight! 💪🏾 Back to school is a time for new beginnings and opportunities, but some voices are spreading myths about charter schools and privatization. 🎒 Charter Schools are NOT about privatization - they're about innovation and giving parents the choice to find the best educational fit for their children. Charter schools ARE designed to meet the diverse needs of students, offering specialized programs and flexible learning environments that traditional public schools might not provide. 🌟 In Houston and beyond, charter schools are making a positive impact by providing quality education, increasing graduation rates, and preparing students for successful futures. Instead of tearing down these opportunities, let's focus on how we can support all schools in providing the best education possible for every child. 📚 Let’s work together to ensure that every child, regardless of their background, has access to a high-quality education that meets their needs. 🏫✨

How can schools develop a positive #SchoolClimate? Learn about Regional Educational Laboratory (REL) Program Midwest's MESA approach and ongoing practices in Akron Public Schools to build safe and supportive school environments. Watch this new Regional Educational Laboratory (REL) Program Midwest and @WVIZ documentary.  https://lnkd.in/gFRVTnbE

Check out the first teaser in a series of videos called “Studio Dialogues: Research Uncovered” from TC Academy at Teachers College. Haeny Yoon, discusses her research on play-based learning and its relevance for young learners and adults alike … #professionaldevelopment #k12 #highereducation #studiodialogues

To do well in school and pave the way for a successful life, students need to have the resources necessary resources and support. 🎓 However, this reality can remain out of reach for numerous students, especially those in underserved communities. Fortunately, SDF community partners like Nativity Prep Academy are stepping in to bridge these gaps by offering ongoing support to empower students to thrive in school and become leaders in their communities. Discover how Nativity Prep Academy is making a difference and helping students succeed: https://bit.ly/4e7Ilkd

Today is 5-29, making it National 529 Day! To help us celebrate, here is John's daughter, Mia, reminding you to save for education costs. Start planning for a brighter future today! #529Day #EducationSavings #CollegeSavings

This D.C. Policy Center D.C. Voices on high school attendance is a special one, from our summer intern, Blake Saddler, who just graduated from DCPS. 🙌 Read below for Blake's analysis and what he heard from the education community on this topic!

"Although political polarization is among the major factors behind declining confidence [in #HigherEd], the steps that colleges can take toward mitigating it are less obvious." https://lnkd.in/eg84MXQM There is a way. The program we have forged with Braver Angels, the American Council of Trustees and Alumni, and BridgeUSA is a tried and proven method for building bridges of understanding and reducing negative feelings toward opposing viewpoints, all in the context of a collective search for truth. As the new academic year gets underway, we're ready to work with anyone and everyone, on- and off-campus, to restore constructive debate and confidence for the future. Interested in collaborating with us? Download our curricular toolkit today. https://lnkd.in/eWrb2TU7

📅 October Half-Term is Almost Here!   At Visions for Schools and Education, one of our key focus areas have been helping schools improve attendance, alongside adapting to the new DfE guidance. 📊 Regular attendance plays a huge role in academic success, and we’ve been equipping educators and parents alike with solutions to keep students engaged and attending consistently.   Here are some tips to keep attendance on track: 🎯 Schools: Foster a welcoming and safe environment to help students feel excited about learning. 👪 Parents/Carers: Establish consistent routines and open lines of communication with teachers.   We’re excited to see how the schools and students we support progress next half term.   What has been your school’s biggest attendance win so far?

I always look forward to the new #PDKPoll results, particularly for an update on how the public is feeling about their child/ren entering the teaching profession. In looking at this year's topline data, I find it very interesting (and amusing) to see how much more opinionated on this question the public has become since 1969, when 10% of respondents didn't have an opinion either way. This grew to 22% of respondents in 1983 before a sharp decline to get to single digits in 1993 - today, 1% of respondents replied "no opinion" I have to imagine that the impacts of the release of A Nation at Risk in April of 1983 and the subsequent shift in how we talk about K-12 education and its "failures" (including who to blame for them) is being shown here. In working with state leaders to address teacher recruitment and retention issues over the past several years, the need for a marketing campaign around the positives of being a teacher has been raised every time. This data is a stark reminder that the way we as a field talk about what it means to be an educator matters - not that we shouldn't advocate for higher pay and better working conditions and publicly share student achievement data, but that we probably need to be more considerate of how we do so and aware of the unintended consequences of our attempts to hold people accountable within the unwieldy system(s) of K-12 education in our country.