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What’s your raison d’être for offering summer programming? In other words, do you know your “why?” You might be tempted to skip this exercise, especially if your summer programs are up and running. But if you’re targeting year-over-year enrollment growth, answering these questions is critical to success: Why is your unit offering summer sessions? Why are you personally working to offer summer sessions? Why do others care? Who are those stakeholders? (e.g., budget office, board of trustees, academic colleges, admissions, provost’s office, registrars) There’s no one “right” reason to offer summer programs. But here are a few “whys” from institutions that MindMax has partnered with: Revenue generation or contribution margin Facility utilization Increasing persistence and graduation rates to support student success in higher education Improving community or town/gown relations Supporting larger regional initiatives Marketing and/or brand recognition with the pre-college population You can see how your raison d’être might influence all the planning that comes next. What’s your “why” for offering summer programs? Check out my latest article for more discussion on building a strategic plan for summer sessions: https://bit.ly/3PmshAl #highereducation #highereducationleadership #summerprograms

Camp at Apple Montessori is both fun and enriching for students. We combine learning, play, swim-lessons, STEM, and more. Camp programming with Apple is a great way to avoid that summer slide! Please read below for even more tips to help your students climb, not slide, this summer!

We're bringing a whole new level of interactive, hands-on STEAM learning to students at your schools through our Unruly Splats partnership! These enrichment courses combine our engaging curriculum with Unruly Splats’ playful tech, creating an upbeat experience where students move, laugh, and learn at the same time. Envision the perfect blend of coding, math, music, collaboration, and problem-solving—all while staying active! Your students can dive into enrichment offerings like: 👩🏻💻 Unruly Coding: An introduction to the exciting world of coding through active play and teamwork, empowering kids to explore concepts like data collection, sequencing, and debugging 🔢 Unruly Math: A kinesthetic approach to learning, transforming mathematical concepts into interactive, stompable games that make math fun 🎵 Unruly Music: A unique and engaging way to introduce students to music fundamentals, blending hands-on experience with concepts like rhythm, melody, and dynamics Together, BAM! and Unruly Splats are inspiring the next generation of innovators and artists by creating enrichment experiences that merge vital skill-building with physical fitness. Learn more and get started: https://lnkd.in/gd-f-UCb

I'm super excited to share this webinar on how to start a Girls Who Code Club at your school! JULY 23rd!! 9 am- 11 am.  Are you passionate about empowering young girls and fostering their interest in technology and coding? Join us for an exciting and informative workshop to help you start your Girls Who Code club in your district! Learn more about the structure and format of our free Clubs for 3rd-12th graders before exploring how to prepare for your Club's first meeting and getting a walkthrough of Girls Who Code HQ, the browser-based online learning platform you will use to run your Club. Description: What You Will Learn: - The mission and vision of Girls Who Code. - Steps to establish a Girls Who Code club in your school or district. - Access and utilize free curriculum and meeting structure resources Girls Who Code provides. - How to access the free Clubs fund for supplies - Getting Started with Your First Club Meeting - Effective strategies for recruiting and retaining club members. - Best practices for creating an inclusive and engaging learning environment. - Success stories and insights from experienced Girls Who Code club facilitators. Who Should Attend? - Teachers, librarians, and educators of grades 3-12. - School administrators and education coordinators interested in promoting STEM initiatives. - Anyone passionate about closing the gender gap in technology. Register Today! Take advantage of this opportunity to catalyze change in your school district. Sign up now to reserve your spot and take the first step towards launching a successful Girls Who Code club. https://lnkd.in/e6Zvrhpr

STEAM Education Benefits! 🚀 In this series, explore the incredible benefits of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) education for children! Highlight of the week: Why is technology important for kids? It's more than just screens! 🌟 1. Problem-Solving: Tech teaches critical thinking and problem-solving skills. 2. Creativity: Kids can unleash their imagination through coding and digital projects. 3. Future-Ready: Early exposure prepares kids for tomorrow's tech-driven world. At Sparks Academy, our STEAM camps, afterschool classes, and programs are designed for kids aged 3-15, offering a dynamic blend of hands-on learning, creative problem-solving, and collaborative projects. Follow us and don't miss out on the latest insights and updates! 🚀 More info in the link in bio! #STEAMEducation #VancouverKids #AfterschoolPrograms #ChildDevelopment #InnovativeLearning #FutureLeaders #TechKids #STEMEducation #LearnThroughPlay

So the school year is wrapping up, and I very well know that as amazing parents we are already making summer plans for our wards, a very good number of parents and school owners are already considering all the books and topics for the child. Stop it!! Summer holidays are for fun, but if you must learn, then it should be a constructive play, a play and learn season. It not a time to prepare the child for the next class by teaching them the topic for the next class. Intelligence isn't developed that way. In fact, study has shown that children learn better when they play and learn. They develop critical thinking and problem solving skills which already equips them for the future. As an Educationist I can suggest a long list of activities that helps your child develop their personality and improve their intelligence and are 90% fun. In the western world where their learning is punctuated with a lot of play, inventors and strategist have been birthed , some of them didn't even get to finish college, but they had already been equipped with critical thinking and problem solving skills that finally saw them inventing and starting businesses to solve these problems. Do something explorative and fun with your child this holiday. PS: For parents with children struggling with academic work, you can add an hour of school work, you can do it at home yourself or hire a private tutor. For school owners, I do not seek to spoil the business too, so thrive to make summer lessons more fun and adventurous. Please can we leave coding out of this year's plan and do something more gratifying for the parent and the child, like digital marketing and graphic design, this way the child can help family and friends develop graphic content for their businesses and help them market it too.

On June 13, for the first time, I will attend a high school graduation for my students. Never would I have believed my IMPACCT journey would change me so much for the better. I’ve now spent a full year (and a few months) at IMPACCT, long enough to learn to manage an office environment, long enough to understand what it takes to lead our programming, and long enough to see how much of a difference we make every day. Along with teaching, I’ve recruited learners, joined in community-building with our Chamber of Commerce, and managed a program that brings at-risk students back to their goals and education. Today, I reached out to schools about former students, some of whom finished the program before I even arrived. In addition to the 7 new high school graduates who finished our Spring 2024 cohort, I found that there were 12 others who reached their goal of graduation this June (not to mention those that reached it in January or through alternative means). Every one of those students made a choice to value their future. I have had the privilege to be part of their journeys, coaching them, tutoring and counseling, and even convincing one student to graduate just to prove wrong those who assumed he would fail. There has been frustration, and doubt, and fear (and not just on the students’ part). There has also been inspiration, pride, and fiercely contagious joy. To be a part of their journeys has been an honor over this past year and change. I have learned that without building and maintaining a community, we cannot succeed. I firmly believe that we can support one another to make the positive change that we need. I am so incredibly grateful to everyone who has volunteered their time and expertise to be a part of these efforts, and I can’t wait to see what we do in the future. You have been a force for good. Sometimes, you have been the one thing that pulled a student onto their path. You have changed more lives than you know. So where do we go from here? Well, for a start, we build new relationships and bring in an incredible summer cohort. We do the work to improve our programming and ignite curriculum that meets each and every learner where they are at. We keep building a community. It is a community of professionals collaborating to create resources and curriculum that engages our students and opens their minds to the possibilities that they have. It is a community of businesses coming together to support students learning about how to fit into this world of work. Most of all, it is a community of humans who all believe that everyone has the right to live their lives in what they believe is the best way possible. And for those graduates? It’s going to be an incredible year of first steps, of fresh starts, and of fearful leaps into the future. But they have the skills. And they have the confidence. And they all have the most incredible hearts that won’t fail them in reaching their goals. 

📚 Why are kids moving away from a general education? 📚 Recently, I visited a local media station with a group of students, and the experience got me thinking. In today’s world, traditional education just doesn’t resonate for everyone—and more families are exploring paths like microschooling. In my latest article, I dive into a personal experience with my microschool and what it could mean for the future of learning. Whether you’re an educator, parent, or curious about education trends, check it out and share your thoughts!

📢 Exciting News! 🎉 Mark your calendars for Friday, March 8th, 2024! 🗓️ 🌟 Join us for our Coding For Kids online Information Forum! 🚀 Whether you're a parent eager to empower your child with essential coding skills or a curious individual interested in learning more about our program, this is the event for you! 👩💻👨💻 Comment "FORUM" below to receive the meeting link and secure your spot! Discover how our Coding For Kids Program offers: 1️⃣ Engaging Curriculum: Fun-filled activities and projects to make learning coding a blast! 2️⃣ Hands-On Learning: Dive into coding with interactive exercises and see real-time results. 3️⃣ Age-Appropriate Content: Tailored lessons for every age group, ensuring personalized learning experiences. 4️⃣ Skill Development: Foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity essential for future success. 5️⃣ Qualified Instructors: Receive personalized attention and support from experienced coding educators. 6️⃣ Parental Involvement: Stay informed and involved with regular updates and resources for continued learning at home. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to discover how our Coding For Kids Program can shape your child's future! See you there! #CodingForKids #FutureReady

Loved chatting with Hudson Global Scholars CEO Bruce Davis this morning about how HGS is unlocking equity in education through their innovative online programming. Bruce shared compelling student stories and feedback from partner institutions about how HGS are well preparing learners for college, careers, and success in an interconnected world. Missed this The PIE Chat Live? Watch the recording here: bit.ly/4cYm4EW #globaleducation #educationalequity #intled #onlineeducation