Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis’ Post

🔊 🎙 Episode 10 of #SocialMobilityTalks lands tomorrow 🎙 🔊 Our Deputy Chair, Rob Wilson, discusses the value of qualifications with former Minister for Universities and Science and President of the Resolution Foundation, The Rt Hon. Lord David Willetts FRS. David and Rob discuss how, with such a broad range of further education (FE) and higher education (HE) qualifications available, prospective students must be equipped with the data and information they need to make informed decisions about their future. Check out the trailer below: #alevelresults #valueofqualifications #socialmobility

Many students today are facing significant challenges when it comes to reading, which can have lasting implications for their academic journeys and beyond. That's why Maryland embraced the science of reading and is investing heavily in helping teachers adapt. This evidence-based method, rooted in the latest neuroscience findings, incorporates phonics instruction to help students make crucial connections between letters and sounds. Read how Baltimore City Public Schools is addressing this shift head-on: https://lnkd.in/gr6KKkFA

This is an excellent article highlighting Baltimore City Public Schools. As you read, please suppress your “reading best practices” opinions, influences, and research influencers. Read without bias because the end goal is to celebrate this district’s success. Many of us understand, but we reluctantly accept the reality that many students DO need explicit phonics instruction. As an adult, I use phonic strategies. When I see a technical vocabulary word that is unfamiliar, I begin to “sound-it-out” and it works for me! 😊 However, my argument will never change, and that is; we must give students an opportunity to “apply” all of the phonics and word work by actually reading more than just decoble books. #reading #readingmatters #readingskills #literacy #literacyskills #k12education #k12schools #schoolprincipals #educationalleadership #superintendents #instructionalcoaching #childrensbooks #earlychildhood #earlychildhoodeducation

In this session, join Katie Clark from KI as she shares the results based on ethnographic research with 10+ institutions and community libraries across the country, all aimed at answering the question, "What is the future of higher education libraries?" https://ow.ly/SLPr50SZpLN

Our own Albert Johnson-Mussad is presenting "A Pedagogy of Equity" tomorrow, March 25th, at Future Focused 2024! https://lnkd.in/grT3sBbk Despite increased attention to equitable learning opportunities, many students, both striving learners and gifted students alike, do not yet experience equitable access to opportunity for excellence in their daily encounter with school. Forty years of research support a set of practices (e.g., prioritize literacy instruction across the curriculum) and related strategies (e.g., teach, model, and practice academic discourse) to optimize outcomes for all learners.

"Excited to announce my completion of the 'Research Methods: A Practical Guide to Peer and Community Research' course from King's College London! Ready to apply these invaluable skills to make meaningful contributions in my field. #ResearchMethods #PeerResearch #CommunityResearch #LifelongLearning"

Do you feel this is equally as true in 2024 as it was in 2017? Written by Jeff Goins: "The majority of trained artists are actually thriving. Here were some fascinating statistics: 70% of these graduates have found jobs within the arts, 75% have been or are self-employed, 99% consider creativity to be an important competency in their profession, and They report income levels that support families, sustain careers, and enable charitable giving. In other words, they are not starving. Contrast that with a 2014 US Census Bureau where nearly 75 percent of science, tech, engineering, and mathematics graduates are not employed in their field of study, and we are forced to consider a new reality for modern creatives. Many artists are, in fact, not suffering for their craft. They’re proudly producing work that matters and pays the bills. So, we are brought to a sobering conclusion about creative work: You can make art and make a living." Full article here: https://lnkd.in/gk7JnEJp

Fascinating insights in this new blog post from Hannes Read at City-REDI, University of Birmingham, on the transformative power of PhD study - not just for the individual, but for communities, businesses and society as a whole. The post unpacks how PhD programs can drive the civic mission of universities by: - Directing research to address important local challenges - Embedding doctoral training to support regional economic needs - Linking PhD work with key business sectors to maximise impact - Harnessing the economic and social benefits of PhDs As universities look to strengthen their civic engagement, reimagining PhD programs provides a major opportunity. But it will require a strategic focus on aligning research with the needs of people and places. National Civic Impact Accelerator

In this Impact Minute ⏲️ Jon Aye from Ilford County High School introduces his article in the new issue of Impact, which focuses on the importance of history and context in art and design education. Read this article in our 20th issue of Impact, which will be available to members next week! #ImpactMinute

Financial education research matters. Our Founder and Academic Director, Professor Annamaria Lusardi was interviewed by the National Endowment for Financial Education on why #FinancialEducation is so important. She recounts the impact of her research on different stakeholders -from students to policy makers worldwide- and the critical importance of measuring financial literacy. "My research supports the idea that we should have financial education in high school and that it should be a mandatory requirement to graduate," said Prof. Lusardi. The interview took place in Denver, Colorado, at NEFE's inaugural Financial Education and Impact Summit (FEII) before her move to Stanford University. Check out the full interview in this YouTube link: https://lnkd.in/gmtb4dp2 #FinancialEducation #FinancialLiteracy #FinancialWellBeing