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State Representative Kim Banta believes in the value of tech education and We Lead CS as the way to ensure all Kentucky students have access to it. As a virtual learning program available to school districts across Kentucky, We Lead CS is providing new opportunities for students to develop skills preparing them for high paying jobs within Kentucky's growing tech field. Learn more at www.weleadcs.org!

"Parents express relief at not having to rely on their children for tech assistance. They report feeling more confident in navigating online systems, feel more involved in their children’s education, and even using technology for job applications." – Alma Nava, Family and Community Center Coordinator, VAUGHN NEXT CENTURY LEARNING CENTER Learn about our partnership with Vaughn Next Century Learning Center and our collective impact connecting under-resourced communities to meaningful #DigitalSkills trainings: https://bit.ly/3BZgZ1C

The educator shortage is real, and it is having a real impact on students, families, communities, and on the many educators that remain in the profession. Across Illinois, amazing work is being done to address this shortage with amazing programs focused on the educator pipeline. For example, the NIU College of Education not only has its own PLEDGE programs, but also partners with Golden Apple Foundation and GROW YOUR OWN ILLINOIS. At the same time, we know that to really solve the educator shortage, we also need to significantly change what is taking place with retention, and with KEEP Illinois, we want to do more than retain educators! We want to create environments, systems, and policies that foster growth and allow educators to flourish throughout their careers. Read this report that we released this past week (or watch the short video), and join us as we move to action to address educator engagement! https://lnkd.in/gMi4K3zV

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. 🏫✨

National Civics Day is a perfect moment to reflect on the roles that keep our communities running, especially during an election year. In "When You Grow Up to Vote," part of our RedThread Literacy Program Grade 3 curriculum, Eleanor Roosevelt explains how firefighters, police officers, and garbage collectors serve the public every day. These essential roles remind us that government jobs, especially at the local level, are designed to protect and care for us. This lesson becomes even more meaningful during an election year when voters decide who will lead and manage these vital services. Our curriculum encourages students to connect what they learn with real-world situations—like writing a letter to a policymaker to solve an issue and organizing a class election. Civic responsibility starts early and teaches kids that the choices we make impact the services that keep our communities running.

Back to where it all began! 🛫🚊🚗 Today, the entire Leading Educators team is traveling from across the country to New Orleans—our organization's birthplace—for three days of deep learning, connection, and planning toward the bright future we believe every student deserves. Families send students to school with hopes of what their children will learn and who they will become. Together, we're working to ensure that our nation’s educators have the support systems to rise to those expectations in the face of tightening resources, rapidly shifting workforce needs, and societal changes. At this critical moment, we're determined to help school systems leverage research on how students learn, what teachers need to excel, and how systems improve to make strategic shifts and get life-changing results. 🌱 When teachers learn, students learn.

CMU Online & Macomb County: A Partnership for Education Today, CMU Online and Macomb County Government officially signed an agreement to continue our partnership, expanding educational opportunities for county employees and their families. This collaboration provides a 15% discount on CMU’s online programs for employees, their spouses, and dependents under 24. We’re proud to support lifelong learning and career growth with flexible, high-quality online education. Together, we’re empowering individuals and strengthening our communities. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gUPZbVFt

Building Hope is thrilled to partner with Grow Schools to support the expansion of Language and Literacy Academy for Learning. “Together, we are building a new facility that not only meets the unique needs of students but also reinforces our shared commitment to uplift and positively impact the entire community,” said Robin Odland, Building Hope’s President of Finance. This collaboration highlights the power of partnerships to drive meaningful change. Read more:👇 #BuildingHope #CommunityImpact

At the The Inspired Teaching Demonstration School in Washington, D.C., teacher Brie Wattier is piloting a course aimed at helping 8th graders evaluate the credibility of social media posts and AI-generated content. As part of the University of Maryland’s “digital civic inquiry” curriculum, this class equips students with tools like “lateral reading” to verify information across multiple sources. 📚 For instance, students explored affordable housing through varied sources, distinguishing credible experts from those with vested interests. While they’ve quickly embraced techniques like lateral reading, challenges remain in identifying subtle biases. 🔍 The course is part of a broader movement, supported by the U.S. Department of Education and organizations like the Close Up Foundation, to embed media literacy and digital citizenship in K-12 education. As the program grows, its ultimate goal is to prepare students—and their teachers—to navigate and critically evaluate the digital information ecosystem effectively. Read Education Week’s Inside a Class Teaching Teens to Stop Scrolling and Think Critically here 👉 https://buff.ly/3Dw7kzI

Becoming a Shepherd Ram just got easier for Berkeley County Schools students! We are excited to announce that in partnership with Berkeley County Schools, high school seniors with a GPA of 2.5 or higher will now receive automatic acceptance to Shepherd. Students who are automatically accepted no longer have to worry about going through the typical application process, and will have easier access to higher education opportunities. Learn more about automatic enrollment: https://lnkd.in/gw76BPbz