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#ACEHighlight: ACE Evaluation Network Member Anane Olatunji, PhD, is the founder and president of Align Education, LLC. Driven by a passion for student well-being and school engagement, he has served as an external evaluator for federal grant programs, including after-school programs, charter schools, and Title III at the university level. Learn more about what brought Dr. Olatunji to Expanding the Bench and his work in the field: https://loom.ly/QOZsuC4

looking forward to this event with Universities Policy Engagement Network (UPEN) , register below to learn more about the often confusing world of policy engagement! Imperial Policy Forum

Today, our director for fair access and participation, John Blake, spoke at the SU Membership Services conference on how we define the student interest, our reflections on what we think students want and need from us as a regulator, and our plans for renewing our focus on student insight, input, and information. Read John's speech here: bit.ly/3M5xIl3

The SEER project is developing a Roadmap that will pave the way for the policy and institutional changes necessary for the large-scale implementation and mainstreaming of STE(A)M education in Europe.🔍   The project’s policy research and analysis activities include the mapping of national and international policies to understand which policy settings best support STE(A)M education.   To empower educators, policymakers, industry leaders, and stakeholders, we are excited to present Policy Digest #1. This comprehensive document provides a concise overview of the European policy landscape pertaining to STE(A)M education. It includes actionable recommendations aimed at improving its implementation.   Discover insights and recommendations by accessing our first Policy Digest here 🔗 https://bit.ly/SEER-Policy

Revisiting a gem from our archives today that remains as insightful in 2024 as it was in 2020: "What is Assessment?" DIA's Founder and Managing Director discusses the distinctions between assessment and testing in education, emphasizing the importance of understanding these terms for effective decision-making and educational policy debates, and advocating for a broader focus on feedback and intervention within the assessment process. https://lnkd.in/eAU-SKFU

Most state boards of education share a common responsibility: the approval of academic content standards—that is, defining what students should know and be able to do. When aligned with a state’s economic, civic, and cultural goals, high-quality standards help prepare students for greater success in postsecondary learning, work, and civic life. Our new analysis outlines guiding principles and common processes to help state boards develop high-quality standards. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/eeshKC34

New research from our colleagues at the Annenberg Institute at Brown University highlights substitute teachers are a major part of the teacher pipeline – and are rarely included in formal Grow-Your-Own strategies. Read the full working paper here: https://lnkd.in/gQmsmfmu

Check out a new article in Compare from our co-founder Ellen Vanderhoven and Associate Fellow Prof Oscar Valiente 👏👏👏 This multi-stakeholder article wrestles with how the human development potential of education interventions can be made a reality, and what real-world policy tensions emerge along the way. #humandevelopment #educationforsustainabledevelopment #dualapprenticeships #tvet #policytransfer #educationpolicy #equityineducation

Our Fall 2024 magazine is heading to mailboxes now! 📬 Keep an eye out on our social media for stories from this issue, like how WCU is assisting with mosquito research in Yosemite National Park, how one alum made his way from Cullowhee to playing on stage with NEEDTOBREATHE, how the drivers of our campus shuttle make a difference in the lives of students, and so much more! You can also check out the online version at magazine.wcu.edu

The final section highlight for this group is Undergraduate Students: Persistence, Resilience, Retention, & Outcomes. Proposals for this section examine undergraduate student persistence, resilience, retention, and outcomes of various student identity and experience-based populations, cohorts, or programmatic interventions. Led by Section Co-Chairs: Jacqueline Mac, Christen Priddie, Rachel A. Smith, and Blanca Elizabeth Vega. Here’s a quick tip to consider for your submission. “It's more important than ever to understand undergraduate student experiences and retention.” - Christen Priddie, Section Co-Chair