City Connects’ Post

City Connects addresses the comprehensive strengths and needs of each and every student in order to help promote healthy child development and learning. It is an evidence-based approach to integrated student support that empowers schools to intentionally and systematically leverage and coordinate the resources and relationships available in the school and in the surrounding community. In our newest research brief, we summarize City Connects’ evidence of impacts on student outcomes. Some of those outcomes include: Higher academic achievement, Improved attendance, effort, and engagement, and long-term outcomes, like reduced dropout rates and higher postsecondary enrollment. Learn more about City Connects' impacts here: https://buff.ly/3KdPcL6

Join me in this eye-opening conversation with Margaret Goldberg! We dive deep into literacy education, barriers in the systems, and some of the real impacts of evidence-based practices. Let's bridge the gap between research and classroom practices. https://lnkd.in/dAcUVCFN

In 2025, we are working with legislators on policies that will help to rebuild our teacher pipeline - more funding for student teacher stipends, better data, resources for local programs, and more. However, we must also focus on local solutions to solve the teacher shortage. Read about what local school districts and higher education institutions are doing to train the next generation of teachers: https://buff.ly/3XqLFRt Let's ensure every community has the resources to get qualified teachers in our classrooms.

Rebuilding in the field of childhood requires a review of all programs, orientations, institutions, and pedagogical approaches used. While humanity is advancing and opening up to new boundaries in educating children, we remain dreaming of finding a magic formula based on recycling the old, renovating it, and dressing it in a new guise of flashy terms and worn-out, outdated concepts. It is certain that amid this clear lack of theoretical references in the childhood sector, alongside the current inflation of imposed programs and the ease of implementing them, we are in urgent need of finding a balance in perspectives and strategies and discovering new methods, where shock treatment could be one of its main components and foundations. What do we mean by shock? And shock treatment? Before delving into defining the key concepts of our topic, it is necessary to point out the most important takeaways from the previous discussion and analysis concerning the impact of trauma and contemporary challenges on children, as well as the role of free time and images in shaping their identities.

Evidence points to best practices for addressing students’ comprehensive strengths and needs. The first National Guidelines for Integrated Student Support bring insights from researchers and practitioners together. Learn more: https://buff.ly/3OtIhOk

As part of our work to provide research-based findings and advance productive conversations around key issues in public education, we've released an infographic that breaks down Tennessee’s state assessment system. Swipe left to explore key terms, compare student performance data from the state and Metro Nashville Public Schools, and gain deeper insights into Tennessee’s approach to evaluating student progress. To access the full infographic and other educational resources, check it out at https://lnkd.in/dHq7RvyN.

My latest interview on our 4day school week report.

Seattle Public Schools shared two proposals today for school consolidations for the 2025-26 school year. The consolidation is part of a vision for Well-Resourced Schools. According to SPS, the current system provides most resources based on enrollment, giving students uneven access to core services including art and music, counselors/social workers and support staff. → Learn more about the Well-Resourced Schools planning criteria, data, and equity: https://lnkd.in/gsv4bjSq

The video of the Big Ten Early Learning Alliance-hosted panel earlier this month on the Perry Preschool Project and the Chicago Longitudinal Study, with Dr. Steve Barnett of the National Institute for Early Education Research at Rutgers University; Dr. Arthur Reynolds of the Institute of Child Development at the University of Minnesota; and Dr. Karen Bierman of Penn State University, is now available online, along with PDFs of the slides. The Alliance website has links to all these resources. https://lnkd.in/gTF_RYAv

This holiday season, we're shining a spotlight on a critical issue: 19% increase in concern from caregivers about their child with FASD receiving the educational supports they need. 📚💔 Through the insights from our National FASD & Special Education Survey, which gathered input from over 680 caregivers, professionals, and self-advocates across 43 states, we’re uncovering the strengths, barriers, and recommendations for students with an FASD in the classroom. Together, we can drive change to ensure students with an FASD get the support they deserve💡 👉 Learn more about the survey results: bit.ly/4fo0v1f