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Join an in-person ACT College and Career Readiness Workshop near you! You’ll get the full scope of what’s working in education nationally, but on a local scale, with tools and resources you can use all year to help your students on their college and career journeys. Attend the workshops to learn more about: - Using a holistic approach to education to achieve better outcomes. - Monitoring student growth using comprehensive assessment systems, validity research, and monitoring longitudinal growth. - Improving your curriculum using data for systemwide progress, mapping ACT standards against your district curricula, and identifying student needs. - Applying best practices for test preparation, including preparing educators to support confidence and district preparedness. - Future planning, including guiding students toward postsecondary and career success and helping students with the college application process. - Building essential skills, including sustaining effort and maintaining composure and how they affect readiness. Register now for a free workshop: https://bit.ly/3A4huWy #K12 #CollegeReadiness #CareerReadiness #Education #PostsecondarySuccess

Join us Thursday, Sept. 12, for an interactive, online discussion with credentialing industry experts from Credential Engine, the American Council on Education (ACE), Western Governors University, and ACT. Find out how you can find high-quality, credible, and transparent credentials to enhance your career readiness programs and support your learners’ success. Sign up now: https://bit.ly/3Yq0X9w #Workforce #Credentials #CareerReadiness #WorkplaceSuccess #WorkforceDevelopment #PostsecondaryEducation

Students’ access to technology has improved over time, although it continues to vary across family income categories and racial and ethnic groups, according to new ACT research out today. The study continues research ACT published six years ago that found a relationship between family income category and device access: As family income increased, so did the number of devices students had access to at home. “Although some gains in high school students’ technological device and internet access have occurred since ACT first investigated the digital divide in 2018, device and internet access of students with lower family incomes is lagging that of students with higher family incomes,” said Jeff Schiel, Ph.D, an ACT lead research scientist and author of the report. Nearly all (96%) high school students reported having access to a smartphone at home, and 87% had access to a laptop computer. However, students from higher-income families were significantly more likely than those from lower-income families to report having home access to desktop computers, laptop computers, tablets, and smartphones. Gains across all income groups indicate that more students are now connected, but disparities in access to technology remain significant. “We are seeing gains in critical areas of technology access compared to our 2018 findings, but they are not enough to bridge this divide,” ACT CEO Janet Godwin said. “We must prioritize ensuring equitable technology and quality internet access for all students to support their future success in a digital-first world.” Learn more about the research report here: https://lnkd.in/eJ-Fem9A #DigitalDivide #DigitalInclusion #BridgingTheDigitalDivide #EdTech #HigherEd 

Learning and growing with the ACT team at #JFF2024 and sharing the mission driven work we do around creating equitable access to careers. The networking has been incredible, can’t wait to get back in office and put these learnings into action. Tina Gridiron , Lori Swartzendruber , Dr. Nancy Lewin , Amy Smitter , Chriss Cazayoux #workkeys

ACT #workreadycommunities accelerate talent development via cross-sector collaboration. Today at #JFF2024 we listening to how these brilliant leaders use the tools, resources and strategies provided by ACT WorkReady Communities to conduct strategic planning within their community. Thank you Tina Gridiron for your masterful moderations and to Tammy Green , Mike Longo and Justin Archer Burch for sharing your success today. Such an impactful session! #workkeys

Recent research highlights the critical role that social and emotional skills play in academic success for all students, but particularly for those with disabilities. In a new blog post for Disability Pride Month, ACT researchers Dr. Cristina Anguiano-Carrasco, Dr. Nola Daley, Dr. Jill McVey, PhD, and Accessibility and Strategy team members Mira Monroe and Allyson Vignola share how they are working to support the academic success of students with disabilities through newfound data and the continued promise of a fair and equitable testing experience for all. “Standardized testing practices have evolved to better accommodate students with disabilities, and ACT has been an industry leader at every step in that evolution,” they write. “Our evolution of standardized test development and delivery practices reflects a growing recognition of the diverse needs of students with disabilities and a commitment to providing equitable education opportunities.” Read the blog post to learn more about which skills play a key role in priming students with disabilities for success: https://lnkd.in/eBHHWsKT #DisabilityPrideMonth #DisabilityPride #ADA #StandardizedTesting #ACTTest

At the 2024 ACT Enrollment Management Summit, attendees gained valuable insights and best practices from experts on thriving in today’s challenging enrollment environment. We leave with fresh perspectives and actionable takeaways, ready to drive change. Speakers at the summit included: - Timothy Shriver who inspired attendees to live and lead with purpose by embracing bravery amid higher education challenges, lead in a way that’s oriented around practical principles, and inspire innovative and transformative leadership. - Clint Chapman and Brent Gage, who discussed the ways artificial intelligence is transforming enrollment management in unprecedented ways with panelists from a range of institutions. - Tina Gridiron was joined by John Friedman, an expert dedicated to expanding student opportunities. He discussed recent research on high-mobility institutions and how institutions can refine their enrollment strategies. - And many more. Thank you to everyone who joined us in Chicago, those who led sessions and brought valuable insights into our classrooms, and a special thanks to our keynote speakers. If you attended, please share your takeaways with us. What did you find most insightful? #EnrollmentManagement #HigherEducation #HigherEd #ACTEMS24 #Enrollment #CollegeAdmissions

🎙 On a new episode of the ACT Ready For Work podcast, creative community developer Will Coppage joined us at the 2023 ACT Workforce Summit to discuss the power of art and creativity in building vibrant communities and promoting workforce skills. https://lnkd.in/eNtyvax5 #podcast #workforcedevelopment #workforce #workready #workforceskills

Don’t miss the 2024 ACT Workforce Summit, a unique professional development and networking opportunity in Atlanta, Oct. 2-4. Join other professionals who are passionate about building and promoting a strong and successful workforce by working together. Agenda highlights include: - Tech industry trailblazer LaShana Lewis’ keynote session on her inspiring journey as an individual skilled through alternative routes (STAR) and the power of unlocking others’ potential. - An engaging panel discussion on practical strategies and processes for building partnerships among businesses, industries, and educational institutions to benefit regional workforces with Angie Gheesling, Shane Strickland, and Fred R McConnel. - Our annual FRED Talks presentation features industry leaders Ian Mortimer and Gayle Jagel, who offer innovative insights on aligning skills development and growth with the changing needs of the workforce. Register by July 19 to receive discounted pricing: https://bit.ly/4cVVLi2 #Workforce #WorkforceDevelopment #Educators #CareerReadiness #WorkplaceSuccess

Join us in Chicago next week at the 2024 ACT Enrollment Management Summit! Postsecondary enrollment and admissions professionals will join national trendsetters and experts covering relevant and important topics, including effective leadership, meeting shifting demographics and diversity goals, best practices for using technology, marketing and recruitment, and more. We hope to see you there: https://bit.ly/3xZIaqR #EnrollmentManagement #HigherEducation #HigherEd #ACTEMS24 #Enrollment #CollegeAdmissions