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Attention educators, policymakers, and community members! The Illinois State Board of Education has taken a major stride toward enhancing literacy across all age groups. They have just released a Getting Started Toolkit to accompany the Illinois Comprehensive Literacy Plan. This toolkit serves as a launching pad, guiding you through the intricacies of the literacy plan with ease and clarity. Check it out now to start making a difference in literacy education! Let CLI help you with implementation! https://lnkd.in/g3xvFgPt #LiteracyPlan #EducationReform

Charter/Community School Tidbit # 9 -- Of the 46 states/jurisdictions with legislative approval for public charter schools as of fall 2021, the District of Columbia had the highest percentage of public school students enrolled in charter schools (45 percent), followed by Arizona (20 percent). In an additional eight states—Colorado, Nevada, Florida, Louisiana, Delaware, California, Utah, and Michigan—from 10 to 15 percent of public school students were enrolled in charter schools.

Legislative priorities, approved by the Blue Valley Board of Education, are crucial for advocating for our students, educators, and community. These priorities address key issues needing attention from legislators. Watch the video below to learn more about Blue Valley's priority positions. More information can be found at https://lnkd.in/g2Ac4FcH

Whitmer’s office said Wednesday the new Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Achievement and Potential, or MiLEAP, will feature offices governing early childhood education, higher education and “education partnerships.” . . Read More : https://cutt.ly/wwor9wXh . . #EducationNews #LearningUpdates #SchoolUpdates #EducationReforms #EdTechTrends #HigherEducation #OnlineLearning #STEMEducation #EducationPolicy #StudentLife #EducationalResources #EducationTechnology #Educatio… See more

Alabama’s public schools were awarded an overall grade of a B by the Alabama State Department of Education. Over half of the schools evaluated scored either an A or B, with the number of A’s rising since last year. The Alabama Roundup is our weekly newsletter that provides quick, easily digestible updates on the top stories in Alabama. Check out this week’s Alabama Roundup on our website and subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date with news in Alabama. https://buff.ly/3NCiuW9 #alabamaeducation #k12schools #schoolreportcards #educationgrades #stateeducation #accountabilityact #publicschools #schoolgrading #educationreform #educationdata #schoolperformance #educationstatistics #schoolassessment #educationupdates #schoolrankings #alabamastateeducation #aledchat #educationtrends #schoolimprovement #educationstatistics

The quality of education in Arizona is at a crossroads, falling to a somber 48th in the national ranking. Our system is grappling with significant challenges such as teacher shortages, inadequate support, political strains, and scarcity of resources. But these obstacles are not insurmountable. Through collective efforts and focus on student needs, the Arizona education system has immense potential for improvement. To navigate the road to recovery, we delve into the challenges, opportunities, and potential solutions to revamp education in Arizona. Let's roll up our sleeves and dive into creating a prosperous society where our children receive the quality education they deserve. Transforming our education system is a group project. Let's make it happen, together. Full Article found here : https://lnkd.in/g_6_xnwU

Many Michigan schools start back this week, and students in other states have already been back in the classroom for weeks. As another school year begins, it’s important to remember the purpose of education in America (according to the International Board of Education): “In broad terms, the U.S. education system has as its goal the establishment of a quality education that will enable all children to achieve their highest potential as individuals, serve effectively as citizens of a free society, and successfully compete in a changing global marketplace.” As boards, parents, educators and administrators come together, it’s so important to keep eyes on the ball so we can build a future generation that knows how to have civil conversations from the start. Source: https://loom.ly/sKtJEcE

Discover the growth of community colleges in Delaware in our new blog post. From early roots to the impactful role of Delaware Technical and Community College, see how these institutions have shaped education in the state. Read "Community College Evolution in Delaware" now. #EducationEvolution #DelawareEducation #CommunityColleges https://lnkd.in/geqTz8gT

This is one of the best discussions of the impact of declining enrollment on schools I've seen lately, and it does a good job of balancing the pros for student experience when schools are smaller with the fiscal realities of an enrollment-based funding system. But one factor often goes ignored in these discussions: as enrollment declines, we have more English learners and students with disabilities. Weighted student formulas should offset this, but does the math really math when you need a certain number of set positions to have a functioning school? Particularly when you need social workers, hard-to-staff teachers, and occupational therapists?

#StudentSuccess | Report: Addressing the Roots of Food Insecurity in Higher Ed A new Tennessee Higher Education Commission and Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation report highlights the ways institutions can support students facing basic needs insecurity. #HigherEd https://bit.ly/3RBoAYZ