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✅Start with Oral Language! ✅Build on intrinsic knowledge! ✅Transferable literacy skills for life! ✅Thinking children with literacy skills! So excited to share success! #earlyliteracy #earlychildhoodeducation #TACEE

Afterschool, vacation, and summer programs were key beneficiaries of federal stimulus dollars. But the expiration of ESSER funds means these types of programs may be first on the chopping block for district spending. In a new op-ed, Emma Banay, manager of the Inspired Minds portfolio, points to the important role high-quality out-of-school-time programs play in children's holistic development. “What’s really special about them isn’t just the opportunity to improve academic skills. It’s that they are — simply put — fun.” Programs from grantees including FIRST, DiscoverE, Learn Fresh, National Inventors Hall of Fame, and National 4-H Council provide academic benefits while also supporting children’s social-emotional development, such as improved interpersonal skills and stronger peer-to-peer and peer-to-adult relationships. That makes them particularly important now. Read more in The 74 Media.

➡️Exploring Charter Schools:➡️ As an emerging educational trend, charter schools have sparked considerable interest and debate in recent years. With a mission to offer innovative approaches to education, charter schools stand at the intersection of public and private education, presenting unique opportunities and challenges. ➡️In this brief blog, we'll delve into three key points to provide a foundational understanding of charter schools, setting the stage for further exploration in subsequent articles. ✔️ What are Charter Schools? Charter schools are publicly funded institutions that operate independently, often with more flexibility in curriculum, teaching methods, and organizational structure compared to traditional public schools. They are granted charters by state or local authorities and are accountable for academic performance and financial management. Charter schools may specialize in various areas such as arts, STEM education, or alternative learning approaches, catering to diverse student needs and interests. ✔️ The Landscape of Charter School Providers:➡️ In the competitive realm of education, several entities, including for-profit organizations, non-profit organizations, and even traditional public school districts, vie to establish and manage charter schools. Each brings its own philosophy, resources, and expertise to the table, shaping the educational experience offered by charter schools. Understanding the motivations and strategies of these providers is crucial for assessing the diversity and quality of charter school options available in different communities. ✔️Impact and Controversies:➡️ While charter schools have been praised for fostering innovation, promoting school choice, and addressing the needs of underserved populations, they also face criticism and controversies. Issues such as accountability, equity, and the potential for diverting resources from traditional public schools have fueled debates surrounding the efficacy and fairness of the charter school model. Exploring these complexities is essential for gaining a nuanced understanding of the broader educational landscape. ✔️Conclusion:➡️ Charter schools represent a dynamic and evolving sector within the education industry, offering both promise and challenges. By examining their origins, stakeholders, and impact, we lay the groundwork for a deeper exploration of this multifaceted topic. In future articles, we'll delve into specific aspects of charter school operation, regulation, and outcomes, shedding light on the diverse perspectives and experiences that shape the ongoing dialogue surrounding charter education. Stay tuned for more insights and analysis as we continue our journey into the world of charter schools. Together, we'll uncover the opportunities and complexities of this vital component of modern education. #TalentServe #Schools #Education

I’m often asked what kind of high school Mt. Scott Learning Center is. Is it a public school? A private school? An alternative school? A charter school? The answer is a combination of all of these. Now in its 28th year of operation, Mt. Scott is a fully accredited, nonprofit organization registered with the Oregon Department of Education as a private alternative school. Yes, we are officially recognized as a private (non-public) alternative school – and the Portland Business Journal recently named Mt. Scott one of the top private schools in the Portland area. However, we do NOT charge tuition and we only serve public school students from Portland Public Schools and other school districts that choose to partner with us. Mt. Scott Learning Center provides an educational setting tailored to the needs of high school students who struggle to fulfill their potential in the traditional school environment. Our goal is to reengage students with their education and support each of them along their unique path to a diploma. We accomplish this through a high-touch culture of trust and transparency, small class sizes, differentiated instruction, 1:1 case management for every student with a support team of multiple adults, and postsecondary preparedness training in our specialized Transitions Program.   What impact is Mt. Scott making? This 3-minute compilation video of student interviews helps answer that question and explains why Mt. Scott exists. If you’re interested in visiting our school and learning more about our story, send me a message or email.

It may be #backtoschool season, but we know preparing for #summerlearning begins now! Led by the nonprofit FHI 360, the Wallace-funded DSLN has helped more than 100 districts across six states design, carry out, and sustain high-quality, evidence-based summer learning programs that prepare students for academic success and support their well-being. A research team at NYU Metro Center is studying the effort. The team is producing a series of “Summer Snapshots” to highlight how districts across the country are reimagining what a summer program can be. This first summer snapshot focuses on high school students faced with making up class credits over the summer. It examines how two school districts, Manchester Public School District, in Connecticut, and Oakland Unified School District, in California, have reinvented their programs to take a more holistic approach to academics and enrichment over the summer. They are moving beyond credit makeup to accelerate learning and better prepare students for the upcoming year. Read the Summer Snapshot Series here: http://bit.ly/3X5bupF #NYUMetroCenter #NYUSteinhardt #Research #PRE #CenterforPolicyResearchEvaulation #WallaceFoundation #SummerSnapshot #SummerSchool #SummerLearning #LearningLost #sutdents #YouthDevelopment ##Education #growth #Skilldevelopment #Connecticut #Oakland #AcademicSuccess #enrichment #PublicSchools

Post Secondary Commission Event for reimagining higher education is a valuable wisdom generating event looking Head 2025+ to strengthen k12 preteens in particular, at Title 1 schools, as a start point. Here at Fairfax County*Alexandra Twin Town Geo of diverse multi ethnic culture, most title 1 preteens will not choose a path of a STEM education 4 year College degree. In fact, most such Title 1 poor neighborhood preteens will not be motivated or included to any college degree, based on many years of past records. 02. Now have to go to pilot Demo based on success model such as our virtual team based STEM Edu Preproposal. 03. please send a Carnegie POC for a personal small group meeting, perhaps cohosted by a nonprofit, 501-C3here, educate Fairfax CEO and newly elected Afro American Mayor of Alexandria, VA, as possible if ok for you. Thanks ,Avi **STEM Edu Title 1** Virtual my email icptwin45ATgmail.com public profile LinkedIn.com/in/cafetwin/

Applications are now open for Blueprint's 2024-2025 School Access and Quality Fellowship, a one-year program for education leaders focused on implementing more equitable, fair, and efficient enrollment policies. Throughout the year, Fellows will learn best practices, leverage each other's knowledge, and solve enrollment challenges. We encourage anyone who is currently leading or implementing equitable enrollment policies to apply. We'll discuss ways to address declining enrollment, effectively engage families and other stakeholders, and leverage enrollment data to better serve students, families, and schools. Fellows join from school districts, state education agencies, charter management organizations, and nonprofit organizations. Their diverse backgrounds and expertise enrich each cohort. Throughout the year, fellows are empowered to enact changes in their respective regions. Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/egYE6Meq

2024 reinforced what I've always believed about higher education: when we remove barriers to access, students transform not just their own futures, but entire communities. This year marked my journey from public servant to full professor at Northern Illinois University, proving that non-traditional paths can lead to meaningful impact in higher education. But the real story isn't about titles - it's about how our collective work expands opportunities for students. Key moments that shaped my impact: • Completed first full year as Vice Provost for Academic Affairs • Published book on nonprofit strategic planning with Hopkins Press • Strengthened support for first-generation students who make up over 50% of NIU's undergraduate population • Advanced institutional initiatives to increase educational access Three posts that captured my mission: "Promotion to Full Professor" On starting as a nonprofit executive, returning to school at 35, and finding my path in higher education "I couldn't be happier today and every day for the opportunities I have had and the amazing students and people I have worked with over the years." https://lnkd.in/gxdKpnKz "Move-in Day Wisdom" Ten tips for parents dropping children at college, because transitions matter for everyone "Try not to worry that you didn't teach them everything they need to know to be a successful adult. They're still learning and that's okay. That's how we grow." https://lnkd.in/g4a_ysJX "Huskie Pledge Announcement" Making college accessible through concrete policy changes "$0 tuition and fees at Northern Illinois University if your family makes less than $100K" https://lnkd.in/gGFnFYGf Looking ahead: 2025 will focus on expanding educational access initiatives while strengthening support systems that help every student succeed. Because education isn't just about admission - it's about creating conditions where every student can thrive. To our students who remind us daily why this work matters, my colleagues who share the mission of accessible education, and the broader NIU community - thank you for making 2024 transformative. #gohuskies

This is an excellent piece, and fits right along with what I just posted about the Snedden/Dewey divide. This part is especially haunting: "This May marks the 70th anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education ruling that school segregation is unconstitutional. De facto school segregation has nonetheless persisted, with the Economic Policy Institute reporting in 2020 that Black students are more than twice as likely to attend high-poverty schools as their white peers and that 60% of Black students are concentrated in high-poverty schools predominantly serving children of color. Many of these students are relegated to deeply underfunded “apartheid schools,” attended almost exclusively by low-income students of color. Battling the consequences of state fiscal abandonment like dilapidated school buildings, unsafe drinking water, and a revolving door of underprepared teachers, these schools have to work twice as hard to provide students with a quality educational experience—one that is rich in critical thinking, collaborative project-based learning, and opportunities for autonomously student-driven work. This “deeper learning” historically reserved for “elite” students is now in demand across the knowledge-intensive job market and postsecondary educational spaces awaiting students upon graduation. High-poverty schools with elevated teacher attrition struggle to provide these crucial skills, leaving graduates scrambling to catch up to compete with their peers. This failure is both a national problem and a signal that our civil rights work is not yet done." #education #equity #cathedralthinking