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Good reporting on Free Community College - I think the big takeaways for Houston are: (1) Free tuition is NOT enough - we need additional funding for incidentals AND advising to support students. (2) Auto-enrollment in community college (i.e. what Houston Community College did with P-SOAR in Alief ISD) likely won't hurt enrollment at 4-year institutions. (3) We should the San Jacinto College Promise Program to see what the effects are. Hope we can get some folks at our local Community Colleges thinking about this! https://lnkd.in/gpTEaN8i

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Dual enrollment families can do a lot to boost recruitment and retention at community colleges. What can you do as a two-year college? Foster a supportive community for these families. Dig into our recent article on how to do just that. -> https://lnkd.in/ejAvw5Qd

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August is the back-to-school season in Central Texas. 🎒 What schools are making the honor roll and what others have some extra credit assignments to complete? 🚸 Here's the latest school report I have available compiled by the folks at Texas National Title. . . . . . #austinschools #centraltexasschools #movingtoaustin #AustinTX #Education

As a new parent/grandparent, it can be overwhelming to try to learn about all of the various ways to save for a child's higher education. Here's my attempt at simplifying the most popular options and discussing the pros/cons of each approach. https://lnkd.in/gsKQGQwf

I'm thrilled to share that my perspective has been published today in EdNC.org, one of North Carolina's leading education journals. It’s an honor to contribute to the conversation about the vital role of community colleges. Community colleges may not always be seen as the most glamorous institutions—you won’t find people cheering for their football teams—but they play an incredibly important role in education and workforce development. They provide accessible, affordable education and hands-on training that truly make a difference in people's lives. As faculty members, many of us have experience in the real world. We bring practical, industry-specific knowledge to the classroom, bridging the gap between education and employment. In today’s world, where it seems like we disagree on just about everything, there’s one area we should all be united on: the need for strong funding and support for community colleges. They are the backbone of local communities and key to building a skilled workforce for the future. https://lnkd.in/esn-iveQ

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#FastFact: Of the 36% of 2020-21 public school principals who indicated they plan to stay principals as long as they are able, 84% remained at the same school, 5% moved to a different school, and 7% left the principalship in 2021–22. #NationalPrincipalsMonth Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eEVk6UCy