Danimer Scientific’s Post

As you know connecting all students to successful pathways - and ensuring students are lifelong learners is a major passion of mine, which is why I was thrilled to attend The College Board's #CBForum24. It was an incredible conference filled with such knowledgeable people doing incredible things in the field. While I was there, I had the opportunity to speak with WorkingNation Ramona Schindelheim for #WorkingNationOverheard – and we had a great discussion about the importance of post-secondary learning. As I told Ramona, “learning doesn't end the day we walk across the stage.” Take a look and let me know what you think in the comments section

The Gettysburg Approach guarantees our graduates enter the workplace ready for their first job and every job after. According to The Georgetown University Center on Education & the Workforce ROI Study: ROI of Liberal Arts Colleges, Gettysburg College ranks in the top 1% nationwide among liberal arts colleges for 40-year return on investment. Here, we #DoGreatWork.

What does it look like for young people to posses the skills and confidence in their preparation for success beyond high school? Check out these Meaningful Diploma spotlight stories that showcase innovative approaches Kentucky communities and schools are providing to ensure students understand, and are prepared for, pathways from education to career. https://lnkd.in/eXtVFNaq #KYCareerReady #MeaningfulDiplomas

The talent acquisition space is filled with innovation - but this one is next level. Cornell University's Restorative Record is an example of walking the talk when it comes to removing barriers to employment and building inclusive work environments. I hope to see this adopted across the higher ed landscape and beyond. #recruiting #talentpipelines #talentsourcing #DEIB, #HR #recruiter, #CHRO, #talentacquisition #recruitingtech #HRtech #innovation

I was in the first integrated middle school class in Howard County, MD. -- literally 10 years after Brown v. Board of Education. Contrary to popular belief, integration was a gradual and often halting process. You may remember the words in the SCOTUS decision "with all deliberate speed". Public school integration gave rise to private so-called Christian schools to stem the tide of racial reconciliation. After middle school, my parents enrolled me in a predominantly Jewish school, where racism was not as keenly evident. Despite the initial progress made in desegregating schools following Brown, we have seen a steady reversal in recent decades, with schools becoming increasingly segregated once again along racial and socioeconomic lines. The data is stark. This resegregation is not a natural or inevitable phenomenon, but rather the result of specific policies and practices, including the dismantling of court-ordered desegregation plans, discriminatory housing policies that reinforce racial divides, disinvestment in federal programs supporting integration, and legal decisions limiting strategies for fostering diversity. As the UCLA Civil Rights Project warns, we are "betting our educational and social future on inaction" when decades of research shows the immense benefits of integrated schools for all students. The undoing of Brown's promise and the resegregation of American schools is an ominous development that perpetuates racial and socioeconomic inequalities. It demands urgent attention and concerted efforts from policymakers and society to reverse this damaging trend and uphold the ideal of public education as a great equalizer.

We are back, baby! And we're stoked to invite you all to the FOURTH season of Racial Justice Weavings. These weekly gatherings are for outdoor education and recreation professionals from any school, company, or organization, in any role. First-timers and old-timers all welcome and encouraged! If you are seeking support for: processing your summer or fall season with a racial justice lens, racial justice work you're doing in your own family or workplace, or your personal liberation practice, join us. We're here to do it in community. Logistics: - Wednesday evenings on Zoom, 6-8pm MST - September 4 - December 11, 2024 (with a few breaks in there) - Sliding scale pricing and we will not let cost be a barrier to anyone participating. In September 2020, we (Steph and Ella) began hosting a weekly space for our fellow backpacking and climbing instructors to talk about white supremacy, racism, and racial justice in outdoor education. The Racial Justice Weavings - "Weavings" - were named to place this gathering within its context: a long history and future of racial justice advocacy in outdoor spaces and education. The goal was to foster antiracist culture in our outdoor leadership school through collective learning and relationship-building. This relational, culture-shifting work is slow but it is powerful. We have learned and grown a lot together in the last four years, and we’re eager to keep building and deepening with the next cohort. Message info@greenwoodandduff.com to sign up.

We know first-hand what is most important and needed for students who look like us: in our classrooms, in our policies, and in our communities. EdLoC member, 2023 Boulder Fund Recipient, and CEO and Founder of Diversity in Leadership Institute Dr. Laura M. recently shared a piece on EdSource advocating for continued investment in teacher diversity recruitment and retention. Amid fiscal challenges in California's education system, the need for diverse representation in classrooms remains paramount. Research shows students thrive when taught by educators who reflect their backgrounds. It's time for school districts to prioritize teacher diversity to ensure all students feel seen and supported. As we commend the local and state initiatives driving teacher diversity, transparency, and community engagement remain crucial for sustained progress. Fiscal uncertainties shouldn't deter leaders from upholding commitments to teacher diversity. Continued investment in these efforts is vital for building a brighter future for California's diverse student population. Read Dr. Laura McGowan-Robinson's full article: https://shorturl.at/oswKL #WeAreEdLoC

Download this case study to discover the strategies and tactics that enabled Rogue Community College to rebuild and continue to grow its community education and workforce development programs. #HigherEd #StudentSuccess https://hubs.la/Q02LHT6g0

Productive discussion with Tarrant County College, Texas Association of Business, and Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce on crucial regional issues - workforce attraction, retention, and training. Engaged in insightful dialogue with key leaders like Fort Worth Chamber President & CEO Steve Montgomery, TCC Chancellor Dr. Elva Concha LeBlanc, TAB Chairman Massey Villarreal, Chairman Texas Workforce Commission Bryan Daniel and Drew Scheberle Texas Chamber of Commerce Exec. We delved into the impact of legislation "House Bill 8" in aligning community colleges with business needs, equipping students for the evolving workforce demands. Collaboration is key in bridging the gap between education and industry, ensuring that our students are well-prepared for the challenges of today and tomorrow. Fort Worth Chamber Texas Workforce Commission Tarrant County College Glenn Hamer #WorkforceDevelopment #CommunityPartnerships Trinity Metro #FortWorth #Workforce #Education #CommunityCollege #TexasAssociationofBusiness #TAB #HigherEducation

Big things are happening in Virginia! Have you heard about their Networked Improvement Community? The continuous improvement model, supported by Region 5, is having a ripple effect, positively impacting the state and division teams as they collaborate to solve problems of practice. Read about their “radical new approach” here: https://lnkd.in/eKdwifPf #continuousimprovement #teamwork