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The Nevada College Kick Start program provides a free $50 college savings scholarship to every public school kindergartener across the state, helping them to kick start their college savings. Learn more about the program here! [LINK] https://brnw.ch/21wJLBZ Se Habla Español! #NVigate #CollegeSavings #CollegePlanning #FinancialEducation #CollegeKickStartProgram

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The National Early Care and Education Workforce Center has released a new tool to assist higher education institutions in assessing their readiness and capacity to participate in programs that aim to create a pipeline of skilled, diverse early educators from within their local communities. Access the tool at the link below. This tool builds upon the center’s new brief, “Higher Education as an Essential Partner,” and provides a framework for reflection and discussion for faculty and leadership at institutions of higher education. Read the brief, which encourages institutions of higher ed to forge community partnerships to grow the ranks of local early educators: https://buff.ly/4baJPZf The National Early Care and Education (ECE) Workforce Center is a collaborative of five core partners, including the Institute for Early Education Leadership and Innovation. The others are Child Trends, the Center for the Study of Child Care Employment at UC Berkeley, the Delaware Institute for Excellence in Early Childhood at the University of Delaware, and ZERO TO THREE. The National Early Care and Education (ECE) Workforce Center is staffed by 80+ individuals across its partner organizations, representing researchers, technical assistance specialists, subject matter experts, communicators, and project managers who collectively bring decades of expertise to the National ECE Workforce Center. #EarlyEdMA #ECE #EarlyEd #GrowYourOwnECE

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Effective partnerships are essential for addressing the unique challenges of #ruraleducation. Learn how collaborative efforts can improve teacher recruitment, support rural education networks, and foster inclusivity from a new book, “The Middle of Somewhere.”

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Social emotional learning aligns with the new ACF final rule for UC’s, and that’s exactly what our curriculum will give you! Take a look! #SEL

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Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) delves into the different layers of educational attainment in Washington state in their latest interactive dashboard, revealing disparities by region and racial/ethnic group that impede progress towards state goals. Explore now: https://bit.ly/3Vlchlu #EquityInEducation #College #PostSecondary

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Effective educational leaders are important for student and teacher success, yet leaders’ access to quality professional learning varies widely. This new LPI report explores state infrastructures fostering leadership-relevant professional learning. https://bit.ly/3yFUVHg

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Discover how districts are tackling teacher shortages with innovative housing solutions! Read about their unique approaches in the latest issue of #AASAMag. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dqfpH4Uq

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How can EES Innovation help improve your K-8 computer science program? We have training and resources available for educators to implement a robust, aligned curriculum in your school. Packages are designed to meet the unique needs of your district. #computerscience #curriculum

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Program evaluation is a cornerstone of our work at DIBS. Our recently-completed five year program evaluation by Category One Consulting is now available (link below). We agree with the teacher who stated "There is no better way for kids to get better at reading, than to read! A new book every day makes reading fun and exciting!" We learned: 🎯 DIBS students saw significantly greater increases in reading achievement and were more likely to meet expected reading growth goals than control group students 🎯 When students checked out 80 or more books during the school year, those students had ever larger score increases and even more likely to meet expected growth goals 🎯 Analyses indicate students with consistent DIBS participation from kindergarten through third grade could increase their reading ability by the equivalent of one full grade level relative to non-DIBS students. Read more here: https://shorturl.at/PFSBH The power of delivering infinite book shelves is immense - and we are so proud of our DIBS students, teachers, and families. Want to learn more about our programs? Reach out! #accesstobooks #programevaluation #literacy #reading

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High-Quality Instructional Materials are key to student success! 🏫💡 Learn from Relay alum Anetra Cheatham's experience in collaborating with school leadership for a seamless HQIM rollout. Read Anetra's story here: https://lnkd.in/en6qeM3y

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When collaboration time, intentional professional learning, and strong materials are in place, teaching becomes more effective, and students experience instruction that is both rigorous and joyful. Jamilah Campbell Sanchez, a literacy coordinator in Oakland Unified School District, shares how collaborating with Leading Educators and community partners helped build capacity for strengthening literacy. “Once you feel your systems are strong and you have the expertise, you can phase out the partnership and still see gains and sustainability...Sometimes, when you’re deep in it, you’re tired and exhausted and need someone to lean on. I feel LE really supported OUSD in creating a strong, robust curriculum-based system, and I appreciate the partnership." Learn more about the journey from Jamilah's perspective: https://hubs.la/Q02Bw-M40

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How many students applied for financial aid in your school district? FAFSA completion data from the U.S. Department of Education indicates that, despite a statewide drop in applications, several California school districts maintained levels close to this time last year. A few even surpassed them. Why it matters: According to the National College Attainment Network: “Seniors who complete the FAFSA are 84% more likely to immediately enroll in postsecondary education. For students in the lowest socioeconomic quintile, FAFSA completion is associated with a 127% increase in immediate college enrollment.” The backstory: The U.S. Department of Education launched a new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in December 2023, promising to make it easier for college students to get the money they need to pay for school. For some students, the FAFSA revamp did prove easy to navigate, but many students experienced moments of deep frustration. Check it out: LAist created a searchable table using the department’s data: https://ow.ly/Yg6p50Sy914 ✍️ Julia Barajas 📸 Jon Cherry/ Getty Images

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Period! Leaders often forget that they have the power to make or break the system and it all depends on how much and what kind of behaviour they allow for in the organisation. #workplaceculture #leadership #leadersoftoday

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K-12 Administrators, Superintendents, Assistant Superintendent s for Curriculum, Director of CTE, What's your biggest obstacle to improving student graduation rates, increasing test scores and maximizing teacher retention? And what resources do you use to help?

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A simple way to enhance the effectiveness of school-based prevention programs is to involve community members – e.g., including them on a data team. Learn more about how schools can focus on Community Involvement in our WSCC practice brief: https://brnw.ch/21wISnp #WholeChild

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Is early literacy enough? Storyshares CEO Louise (Kraft) Baigelman's latest op-ed delves into the critical need for continued literacy support beyond the early grades. Join the conversation - let's ensure ALL students have the opportunity to become strong readers. https://lnkd.in/ezqGuwFQ #LiteracyDevelopment #EducationInnovation

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How are #CommunitySchools transforming #PublicEducation? 📚 Improving Academic Performance 📚 Improving Attendance 📚 Advancing Racial Equity 📚 Increasing Teacher Retention 📚 Increasing School Safety 📚 Increasing Family Engagement 📚 Avoiding School Closures 📚 Addressing the Housing Crisis That's just the magic of #Community led schools! Interested? Check out the full report made with our partners at In the Public Interest and Network For Public Education! https://lnkd.in/gax4WYht #CSForward

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