ETS Praxis’ Post

This week, the Aldine Young Womens Leadership Academy (YWLA) hosted over 15 Texas superintendents in collaboration with Texas Strategic Leadership. Principal Jericah Jackson shared how her team employs High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM) and Research-Based Instructional Strategies (RBIS) to drive student success at YWLA. Following Dr. Jackson's presentation, YWLA Student Ambassadors led campus tours and classroom visits, allowing guests to observe YWLA’s instructional strategies and student engagement in action. These tours showcased how a focus on academic excellence, leadership development, and college readiness comes to life daily on our campus. YWLA demonstrates how dedicated educators and students can work together to ensure a transformative academic experience that equips young women for future success in college and beyond. YWLA is proud to serve as a shining example of the great things happening in Aldine ISD and at Young Women's Preparatory Network schools.

McDermitt Combined School in rural Nevada shows remarkable progress, evidenced by their improved summative results that increased their state rating. Despite various challenges, the school's focus on high-quality instructional materials and grade-level instruction creates a collaborative and supportive learning environment. The school's success is a testament to the dedication and resilience of the educators, community partnership, and district leadership. You can read the full story here: https://hubs.ly/Q02RqfCD0

Did you tune in to the Michigan Department of Education Student Advisory Council Webinar? ICYMI, we discussed how one state is elevating students’ perspectives around educational policies and practices, while also increasing student leadership skills to work collaboratively with educators in support of inclusive schools: https://lnkd.in/eQhMBWmp

“Soliciting support can certainly be unsavory and even craven if done in a way that does not celebrate the mission of the institution, the benefit to the students, and the remarkable outcomes of the alumni. However, when done the right way, in an open and honest manner, it affirms everything for which the college or university stands. Advancement can truly be a vehicle for moving the mission of the institution forward…No matter how campaigns are conceived, sized,, implemented, leadership is critical to success. Increasingly, that leadership comes from the president and casts him or her in the role of ‘Fund-raiser-in-Chief.’..No other institutional officer can create the vision, establish university-wide priorities, or make the case for support as effectively as the president.”

Since joining the board of the Yleana Leadership Foundation last year, I've learned so much about the challenges and inequities that effect first-generation and BILPOC applicants and students as they seek a higher education. If you'd like to learn more about the evolving landscape, please sign up for this panel discussion next week.

Shaping the Future's Early Bird Rates end tomorrow! Don't miss your chance to secure your registration at the lowest rate! Shaping the Future is our annual conference where we gather teachers, school and district/division leaders, health and wellness professionals, researchers, Indigenous Elders, Knowledge Keepers and wisdom holders, community leaders and programmers, averaging 450 delegates annually. We focus on important topics such as mental well-being, youth leadership, reconciliation and well-being for Indigenous children and youth, physical activity, school leadership, and outdoor learning among many other important issues. Learn more at the link below! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gPYqg-4N

A perfect example of how UWM Lubar Executive Education can work with your organization to build leadership!

As many celebrate graduation season, it’s important to remember those just beginning their college journey. 🎓 💙 With the Bearcat Advantage Scholarship, Battle Creek Public Schools (BCPS) graduates are starting this exciting chapter with the tools they need to succeed. Through a special orientation program at Grand Valley State University , students are supported with mentorship, community, and practical skills to navigate college life. Learn how this innovative partnership is shaping tomorrow's leaders.

As the novelist Iris Murdoch once suggested, happiness doesn't come simply from freedom or education itself. Instead, education expands our minds and reveals the possibilities around us, helping us recognize happiness. With this in mind, I am proud to have renewed my Certified Association Executive (CAE) certification, reaffirming my commitment to continued growth and service in nonprofit and association management. Here's to embracing new possibilities and making an impact as we step into October! ASAE: The Center for Association Leadership

Schools are green havens of learning. It’s important to nurture the younger generation since they’re going to be the LEADers of tomorrow. Read more about how to make your school green here: https://lnkd.in/dQbkAEh9