Career Technical Education (CTE) Foundation’s Post

IWERC research into education in IL is important to learners, teachers, parents, policymakers, and future employers. Meg Bates helms the team at IWERC (a research unit at DPI) and can confirm the impact of the pandemic on learning outcomes was substantial. Have we recovered? Read more here.

For higher ed, a new challenge looms on the horizon: 📉 As successively smaller student cohorts progress through America’s K-12 system, widely anticipated generational shifts are expected to result in a post-secondary ‘enrollment cliff’ beginning in 2025. One population that could yield growth? Adult learners. But reaching them requires the right level of outreach and support. Find out how 20 community colleges across eight states began implementing approaches to do just that. More in the latest post by Michael V. Daly, Donna Desrochers and Charlotte Pierce. ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/eHV7uJKW #enrollmentmanagement #adultlearners #highereducation

Educators ensure all students, including those in special education, have the support they need to thrive academically and beyond. Check out this article that highlights the importance of equitable opportunities and personalized pathways for post-secondary success. Share with us in the comments the strategies you're employing to empower your students! #HertzFurniture #Education #Educators #Teachers #Students #CareerReadiness #CollegeReadiness #SpecialEducation #PostSecondarySuccess

Thanks Diverse: Issues In Higher Education for shedding light on the complex lives so many adult learners live and the lack of true higher Ed options available to them. Julie Peller and my op-Ed shows that when colleges build education for these learners, life changing success is possible. #adultlearner. #highed #success #chcp https://lnkd.in/gDhtbG-A

Charter School **The Rise of Charter Schools: Revolutionizing Education** Charter schools have emerged as a transformative force in the landscape of education, offering an alternative to traditional public schooling. These independently operated institutions are publicly funded but granted greater autonomy in their curriculum, teaching methods, and overall management. Proponents argue that this flexibility allows charter schools to tailor their approach to better meet the needs of diverse student populations, fostering innovation and academic excellence. Critics, however, raise concerns about accountability, equity, and potential diversion of resources from traditional public schools. Despite the ongoing debate, charter schools continue to proliferate, attracting families seeking personalized learning experiences and educational alternatives beyond the confines of conventional schooling. **Navigating Challenges and Opportunities in Charter School Education** As charter schools continue to expand, they face a myriad of challenges and opportunities in their quest to redefine the educational landscape. While some charter schools have demonstrated remarkable success in improving student outcomes, others have grappled with issues such as financial mismanagement, lack of oversight, and disparities in access and enrollment. Efforts to address these challenges include implementing stronger accountability measures, promoting transparency, and fostering collaboration between charter schools and traditional public education systems. Additionally, initiatives aimed at enhancing teacher training, supporting at-risk students, and fostering community engagement are critical for ensuring the long-term viability and impact of charter schools. Despite the complexities inherent in the charter school movement, its potential to drive innovation and improve educational outcomes remains a compelling force in the ongoing evolution of the American education system . #charterschool TalentServe

OPINION by Jeff Rice: State education policies should be changed to allow public charter schools with flex-based hybrid programs that operate facilities for instruction to qualify for funding for facilities and after-school programs. Policies should also be changed to allow more students at traditional schools to take part in flexible independent study programs so that they too can benefit from a more tailored and adaptable education program.

Dual enrollment is a game changer for students, and particularly for students who do not see themselves as "college" material. The research is clear that quality dual enrollment courses are an absolute necessity! #dualenrollment #studentsuccess

One effective way to ensure success in the college application process is by having a well-rounded application strategy. This means applying to a mix of schools: those that are a stretch, those that are a good fit, and those where you are almost certain to be accepted. In this guide, we will guide you on an essential, yet often overlooked, component of this strategy: safety schools in California. #safetyschoolscalifornia #collegeadmissions #admissionsight #princeton #highschool #harvard #highschoolstudents #caltech #students #college #university #undergrad #education #ivyleague #admissions #academics #stanford #yale #mit #columbia #cornell #brown #upenn #uchicago

🎓 Increasing numbers of students at Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) are embracing higher education, thanks to strategic investments in awareness programs and barrier-breaking initiatives. Kudos to the dedicated teams behind the Future Center program, school counseling, and district staff for fostering a college-going culture. 🚀📚 #EducationSuccess #IPS #HigherEducationOpportunities #TeamIPS #mediarelations #publicrelations

A new report co-authored by Dr. Chris Saldaña and released by the National Education Policy Center at the University of Colorado Boulder states that resources and programs that would effectively close opportunity gaps for primary and secondary school students in North Carolina would require a roughly 200% increase in funding. The report presents the first findings from a wide-ranging national study called “The Price of Opportunity,” an initiative spearheaded at the National Education Policy Center. This report focuses exclusively on “The Price of Opportunity” findings related to spending and initiatives in North Carolina. Read more about Dr. Saldaña and the report below. #ThisIsELPA #UWSoE #research #educationalleadership #educationpolicy #schoolfinance #k12 #k12schools #k12education #NorthCarolina