Dr. Madeleine Ballard’s Post

Good communication skills strengthen a child’s ability to learn and help them manage their emotions and behaviour. However, under-served children often arrive at school with lower speech and language ability causing them to fall behind, which can have a long-lasting impact on learning. We recently published our impact report which explores the difference that our Language for Life programme is having on young children in early years setting in our community. https://hubs.li/Q02trjdl0

October 18 marks a significant day in the history of education, as various important milestones are celebrated around the world. This date has seen numerous transformative events that have shaped the educational landscape as we know it today. One of the key milestones is the founding of the first public school in the United States, the Boston Latin School, in 1635. As the oldest existing school in America, it has set a precedent for public education, emphasizing the importance of accessible learning for all children. Another notable event on October 18 is the introduction of the Education Act 1944, also known as the Butler Act, in the United Kingdom. This legislation reformed the education system by making secondary education free and accessible to all children, thereby laying the groundwork for a more egalitarian society. The Act also led to the establishment of the tripartite system of secondary education, which included grammar schools, secondary modern schools, and technical schools. In more recent history, October 18, 2006, saw the launch of the Global Campaign for Education's 'Global Action Week.' This international effort has been instrumental in advocating for the right to quality education for everyone, particularly focusing on marginalized groups and promoting literacy and lifelong learning. These milestones highlight the ongoing evolution and importance of education in society. As we celebrate these achievements on October 18, it serves as a reminder of the continual progress needed to ensure education remains inclusive, equitable, and adaptable to the challenges of the modern world. #milestonesineducationhistory #educationhistory #BostonLatinSchool #ButlerAct1944 #EducationForAll #GlobalActionWeek #EducationReform #AccessibleLearning

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October 18 marks a significant day in the history of education, as various important milestones are celebrated around the world. This date has seen numerous transformative events that have shaped the educational landscape as we know it today. One of the key milestones is the founding of the first public school in the United States, the Boston Latin School, in 1635. As the oldest existing school in America, it has set a precedent for public education, emphasizing the importance of accessible learning for all children. Another notable event on October 18 is the introduction of the Education Act 1944, also known as the Butler Act, in the United Kingdom. This legislation reformed the education system by making secondary education free and accessible to all children, thereby laying the groundwork for a more egalitarian society. The Act also led to the establishment of the tripartite system of secondary education, which included grammar schools, secondary modern schools, and technical schools. In more recent history, October 18, 2006, saw the launch of the Global Campaign for Education's 'Global Action Week.' This international effort has been instrumental in advocating for the right to quality education for everyone, particularly focusing on marginalized groups and promoting literacy and lifelong learning. These milestones highlight the ongoing evolution and importance of education in society. As we celebrate these achievements on October 18, it serves as a reminder of the continual progress needed to ensure education remains inclusive, equitable, and adaptable to the challenges of the modern world. #milestonesineducationhistory #educationhistory #BostonLatinSchool #ButlerAct1944 #EducationForAll #GlobalActionWeek #EducationReform #AccessibleLearning

Fantastic job Amanda and Tricia! "..., the concept of school readiness oftentimes positions multilingual children and their families as lacking by discounting their experiences and languages (Ansari & Crosnoe, 2018). Also, as a recent survey by WIDA shows, only about 51% of educators believe that their transition practices, policies, and procedures are meeting the needs of multilingual children and their families. For these reasons, it is important to frame school readiness in a way that considers how educators and systems are ready to meet the needs of multilingual children and their families as they move through their first few years of early education and school (Bornfreund et al., 2022; NAEYC, 2009; NASEM, 2017). Also, there is a need to consider how to integrate components of ECE programs and home, family, and community care into PreK–3. For example, linguistically and culturally sustaining practices, play-based joyful learning, social-emotional development, and observational assessment can and are being incorporated into early elementary schools (DermanSparks et al., 2020; Durkin et al., 2022; Graue et al., 2017; Souto-Manning & Rabadi-Raol, 2018). This Focus Bulletin centers on P.H. Miller/Plano Early Learning (with about 438 students in PreK-1) to show how educators, families, and community members reflect and collaborate to promote equitable transitions for multilingual children."

Excited to share Dr. Dan O'Sullivan’s latest article 'Youthreach Learners, All Grown Up', in The Adult Learner, published by The Irish Journal of Adult and Community Education. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/ey-H8V8z #IrishEducation #LearningJourney

Agustín Porres and Fundación Varkey are providing ministers of education with character education training and networking opportunities through Community Araucaria in order to foster systemic educational reform across Latin America. The program focuses on: ➡️ The importance of teachers and the society places upon them ➡️ The active involvement of political leaders in education innovation and reform ➡️ The direct link between policy and practice, and the need to empower communities at a grassroots level 🔗 Learn more about their work on our blog: https://lnkd.in/eEH9YzNv

How can we ensure that every child, teacher, and community flourishes? In our new discussion paper, Flourishing together, in partnership with The Church of England and the Catholic Education Service, we call for a transformative vision for education. By uniting schools, trusts, and policymakers under the concept of ‘flourishing’, the paper outlines how education can prioritise human dignity, equity, and relational community over academic metrics. Flourishing is more than individual success; it is about thriving together. From eradicating child poverty and advancing equity, to reforming accountability and reshaping education as a career where adults thrive, we propose ten strategic “seeds” to nurture. This work aims to create an ecosystem where every learner, educator, and leader can realise their potential, contributing to a just and inclusive society. To build a flourishing education system, it should embrace long-term thinking, collective action, and transformational impact. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eBUEbyni

An inspiring and timely vision for the future of education! The emphasis on systematic succession planning and reimagining education careers particularly resonates. Empowering Schools and Trusts to take ownership of their Talent Strategies—focusing on developing internal talent and fostering cultures where both students and ALL staff can thrive—is key to achieving sustainable success. I also believe that aligning professional development across all roles, including professional services staff, is vital. These roles are often overlooked but are integral to building resilient, future-ready organisations. This paper challenges us all to think holistically about the education workforce, and I look forward to seeing how we can collectively work towards this shared vision of flourishing together. Great work from Confederation of School Trusts in leading this important conversation! #TalentStrategy #EducationLeadership #SuccessionPlanning #WorkforcePlanning #FlourishingTogether