Connecticut RISE Network

Learn about the Grade 9 Summer Symposium, Grade 9 Focus Network, Data Hub, and more ways you can get involved with the #RISENetwork!

A recent PD session brought educators from Norwalk together to reflect on our current district-wide data trends. Educators spent time in cross-school groups looking at district-wide data and thinking about the "strategies that are sticking" with students, and then in role-alike groups, discussed Grade 9 case studies to determine "unstuck strategies" for specific subsets of students. Lastly, they used the RISE Data Hub to create custom charts, which sparked ideas for nuanced Q3 support. Thanks to all who attended! Learn about the Data Hub and how you can partner with RISE: https://bit.ly/3WTVdSH

It was a lively day of learning and collaboration at the #RISENetwork's quarterly team meeting! The RISE staff worked on deepening our collective understanding of continuous improvement, using the book "Journey to Improvement" to guide our learning. We followed this up with an immersive activity aimed at honing the continuous improvement skills we bring into our partner schools to help improve student outcomes. Learn more about the RISE team: https://lnkd.in/eSMsbS37

The #RISENetwork hosted PD to guide educators in developing thoughtful and intentional approaches to Summer Bridge recruitment. Participants learned from the expertise of a Summer Bridge Coordinator and heard insights about program experiences from student surveys. They also explored approaches to curriculum design and scheduling and shared next steps along the Summer Bridge planning process. RISE's network-building activities are guided by the belief that we amplify our individual and collective impact when we work together to address shared challenges and goals. Learn how you can partner with RISE: https://bit.ly/3WTVdSH

At last week's Principals Collaborative, school leaders came together for a dynamic session focused on tackling real-time challenges and planning for long-term student success. With evolving political dynamics affecting school communities, principals shared strategies to lessen anxiety and ensure student protection. They also collaborated on sustainable approaches to strengthening Grade 9 and postsecondary strategies while designing systems that keep students on track for on-time graduation. #RISENetwork Learn how you can partner with RISE: https://bit.ly/3WTVdSH

The #RISENetwork hosted a postsecondary collaborative at Orville H. Platt High School for educators in our Core Network. The packed agenda for the day included: - Discussion of school progress relative to postsecondary goals - Updates from school teams on their postsecondary change ideas - A fishbowl improvement team meeting and discussion of the central importance of team collaboration - Analysis and strategy around National Student Clearinghouse data - Information from Connecticut State Community College reps about their diverse offerings, including certificate programs Learn how you can partner with RISE: https://bit.ly/3WTVdSH

In honor of International Women's Day, we introduce the women of the #RISENetwork! These hard-working women strive daily to empower educators and improve student outcomes. This month (and every month) we honor their contributions. #WomensHistoryMonth #IWD2025

RISE representatives were thrilled to travel to Indianapolis last week with East Hartford High School Principal Matthew Ryan and Brien McMahon High School Assistant Principal LaShante James to participate in the GRAD Partnership's national convening. The event brought together educators from around the country working to strengthen student success systems. We are always excited to share our approach and be in a learning community with others striving to promote access and opportunity for all students! #RISENetwork

We are pleased to announce the expansion of our Board of Directors as we welcome three new Directors: Ben Barnes, Michael Chambers, and Jenee Henry Wood. We also celebrate and thank Erin Benham and Natalie Gordon, who both recently concluded four years of service on the RISE Board of Directors. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e5KbuHSP

The #RISENetwork hosted a cross-district group of educators for PD focused on postsecondary culture. Participants reviewed learning from their previous PD session, spent time understanding the importance of starting early, and discussed actionable strategies for implementing postsecondary work in Grades 9-11. Learn about how you can partner with RISE: https://bit.ly/3WTVdSH