Abdul Aziz Qayum MA FRSA’s Post

Important to understand in a landscape that is changing so rapidly. Having a Masters in Education myself, I have been very inspired to see how much Northeastern is helping the education sector adapt to a changing world.  https://lnkd.in/eFgSPA-g

Question: "Why do some universities offer elective courses called SOPHIA where completing them doesn't affect a student's GPA, only their overall credits? This seems unfair and like a money-making scheme for schools that are supposed to be nonprofit. The U.S. Department of Education may need to investigate #colleges like Capella University et al who engage in such practices. #collegesanduniversities should rethink their policies on grading for courses that require the same effort and learning, regardless of whether they're paid or free." https://lnkd.in/eJDMaYUq

How do you drive change in schools? Our new report explores how to maximise the impact of innovation in education - with insights for teachers, school leaders, academics, policymakers, and charities on ways to increase your influence. It’s based on the lessons learned from our evaluation of the Templeton World Charity Foundation ‘Big Questions in Classrooms’ initiative to promote inter-disciplinary teaching. Some of the key findings include:  ☑️ Involve teachers in research. ☑️ Focus on culture.  ☑️ Target school leaders & multi-academy trusts. Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/eaqZHzGp 

New Report Alert! We are thrilled to announce that Believe Schools Indy, Herron Classical Schools, and Paramount Schools of Excellence have been featured in The Mind Trust's latest report, "Equity in Action: Examples of best practices for achieving equity in schools throughout the country." This report highlights the outstanding achievements of four public charter school networks in Indianapolis, three of which are proudly part of our portfolio. Dive into the full report to learn more about these incredible schools and their inspiring success stories:  https://lnkd.in/gkReSK3z #CharterEducation #Charter #CharterSchools #Education #CharterGrowth #CSGF #Report #CharterData

4 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸𝘀 𝗪𝗲 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗧𝗼 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗲 Is education policy something I should consider for my children? Or should I rely on savings and my income to fund their education? When choosing to purchase a cover or not, it’s good to note these 4 things; 1️⃣ 𝗪𝗲’𝘃𝗲 𝗚𝗼𝘁 𝗡𝗼 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 When most of us were studying, our parents had tracts of land, and livestock, among other properties. During our university days, it was common for parents to divide and sell part of their land to settle school fees. Unfortunately, things have changed today and most of us don’t have those large tracts of land. As a result, we do not have a backup plan for our children’s school fees if we lose our income. 2️⃣ 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗻𝘆𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 Are you familiar with the fundraisers that villagers organized when a child received a university admission letter? If yes, then you know villagers were excited about such events and were willing to support one of their own to acquire an education. Unfortunately, things don’t work the same nowadays. Very few people turn up and the amount raised is usually less than the tuition fee. 3️⃣ 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗮𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 The tuition fee amounts keep increasing by the day. A simple comparison of the university education between today and 2018 will shock you. If you research the same you will learn that the tuition fee has increased by 2 or more times the initial amount. Without prior planning, it’s easy for your child to lose a learning opportunity. Furthermore, education keeps getting more and more expensive! 4️⃣ 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝗜𝘀 𝗨𝗻𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 Death is not a respecter of persons it comes anytime and leaves some without parents. As a parent with children relying on you to educate them, you should build a plan that will ensure your children complete their education whether you’re present or not. Unlike the generation before us, we have all odds against us! As a result, we must embrace robust measures to see our children through their education goals. Are you ready to secure your children’s education?

#ICYMI We recently published a new guest post on Ed Note from Katie Reed with Afton Partners! In the post, Reed outlines an innovative study that the Office of the Deputy Mayor of Education in the District of Columbia used as an opportunity to reimagine how to investigate school funding. Read the full post here: https://ow.ly/mgTf50SXwFs #EducationPolicy #Schools #Funding

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"It must be a mistake" -- this is a common theme in college closing articles, surprised alumni and alumnae. For some colleges they may have already "crossed the Rubicon", but for others the time is NOW to get serious about addressing your development program. Small #colleges need to build endowment and a stream of non-tuition revenue to secure their mission and their future. Fundraising is a revenue source, NOT an expense, but doing it right is important. https://lnkd.in/gTi-PrfG

In the education sector, much of the discussion is on student wellbeing, and then teachers and finally principals, if they're lucky. If we want positive outcomes for our students, we must look at what's happening with principals. Empathy and school principals is a conversation needing further exploration. https://lnkd.in/gDpcpGET