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Are you looking to pivot to a career in Education? Not sure where to start or what action steps to take. Then look no further, the NYC Teaching Collaborative has an information session this Monday at 6 pm. During this free event, you will discover the necessary steps to start your career and become a teacher. The link to sign up for the session is in the comments. #education #teacherstraining #nycteachingcollaborative #careerdevelopment #careerchange

What do you think is going well in Newark Public Schools? What could be going better? What education issues are most important to you? Tell us in the form below.

REGISTER: The job of school superintendent has changed tremendously since schools closed at the beginning of the pandemic. When schools reopened, students needed more mental health and academic support, and school board meetings had become politically polarized. Superintendents often bore the brunt of parents’ anger over school closures and other contentious issues. Now, an increasing number of superintendents are quitting or retiring, despite increased benefits and salaries. • Why have superintendent jobs become so difficult? • What can school boards do to attract and retain superintendents? • How can superintendents navigate politically charged board meetings and issues? Join EdSource’s Diana Lambert and Anne Vasquez as they explore these questions and much more with a panel of veteran superintendents and experts. Speakers: • Carl Cohn, professor emeritus and senior research fellow, Claremont Graduate University • Cathy Nichols-Washer, former superintendent, Lodi Unified School District • Chris Evans, former superintendent, NATOMAS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT • Gregory Franklin, former superintendent, TUSTIN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT • Dr. Vivian Ekchian, former superintendent, Glendale Unified School District

What better way to embrace the #FirstDayofWinter than by setting your sights on your higher education goals for the new year? ❄️ Make the most of your upcoming winter break and start planning for a successful future at one of TN's community or technical colleges! ❄️ #WinterGoals

Employers: You can build morale by connecting students with education resources and providing time to complete programs. If you have employees who haven't finished their primary education, consider offering the opportunity to earn their HiSET through HopeWorks. Your demonstration that their education matters – both by offering and creating space for them to work toward it – can go a long way in building self-esteem and trust at work. https://bit.ly/3SfvyUw

This month in Stroll Magazine, I interviewed Kimberly Gannett, a high school counselor at Peak to Peak Charter School about tips to maximize #college visits this summer. We talked about: ❓Questions you should ask #admissions counselors (and others on campus!). 📋 How to use your time on #campus and in a college town. 💰 Considerations beyond #tuition and fees when looking at colleges. Read the full article (attached here!) and let me know what else families and students should consider when visiting colleges and universities -- in their state or across the country!

🎉 Newark Enrolls - The Key to Opportunities 🎉 Principal Pitts on the mic: 🎤 Opportunities are knocking, and Newark Enrolls is low-key the answer. Dive into how this program opens doors for our students. The future is bright! Newark Public Schools - #nps #NewarkEnrolls #UnlockOpportunities

Probably a controversial subject, but I support the decision to eliminate the 60-college credit requirement to start a law enforcement career. As a young man growing up (on my own) in the city, college was just not an option. In the late 1980's upon finishing high school, I hit the labor work force earning every dollar just to keep food on the table. Fortunately for me, at the time the NYPD only required a high school diploma to apply. I truly believe that the NYPD rescued me by giving me an opportunity to join a well-structured and highly disciplined organization. During the Academy, I became a better person and looked forward to serving my community. As a result, this average kid, with a NYC public school education, graduated in the top 5% of his academy class (3500 recruits) and eventually graduated from college in his own time. I feel that myself and others with similar circumstances gave something back to the NYPD- a work ethic. After about 10 years on the job the NYPD changed the rules and started requiring 60 college credits to apply. The consequences of this decision were immediately realized. The recruitment pool reduced by well over 50% and the work ethic of the new recruits was not the same. I truly do not see the point of requiring 60 college credits to get on the job. It's not even enough credits to achieve a degree. Why are we looking for college dropouts who never had a job. I think we would better serve our community by waiving the college requirement to join department and then providing incentives for our members to improve their education and eventually receive a college degree. https://lnkd.in/eQgnVQxA

It's Public Schools Week and many of us have public education to thank for our success in life today. So let's hear it! Share your story in the comments below. How did your public school help you succeed in your job or another area of life? #pcssdproud #serveall

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