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🔔New release: “Too Essential to Fail: Why Our Big Bet on Public Education Needs a Bold National Response.” Written by Karen Pittman and Merita Irby and commissioned by Education Reimagined, this paper brings together a preponderance of evidence from disparate sources that combined gives us the confidence we need to create a new modern public system of education that is grounded in learners and their communities, not singular school buildings. Learn more here: https://hubs.li/Q02mcY2c0

Sam Derby here with this week's Director's View of the research happening in education... In our lead research piece this week, the Nuffield Foundation proposes policy initiatives to prevent an otherwise inevitable widening of the attainment gap, continuing into the 2030s. Socioeconomic disadvantage leading to a shortfall in attainment is something that has to be tackled on many fronts, and the study provides some urgent and concrete suggestions from university-led tutoring, to a greater focus on teacher wellbeing. The need for evidence-based interventions from the education industry has never been greater. Read more: https://buff.ly/3X6gJny

The persistent achievement gap in education remains a pressing issue that demands our attention. Our latest blog post written by 2Rev Coach, Heather Mishel Williams M. Ed examines the role of higher education and teacher preparation programs in closing this gap. By promoting inclusivity, equity, and innovative practices, we can transform the educational landscape and ensure every student has the opportunity to thrive. 📖🗣️Read the full post and share your thoughts! https://lnkd.in/em5U3KEN

Is public education efficient? In my latest study, I explore this question by examining public high schools across New Hampshire. I define efficiency as 'the ability to meet core educational missions' and determine that despite facing challenges, public high school education in the state is indeed efficient in comparison to its private sector counterpart. Check out the study below for more insights.

Our back-to-school page highlights books that delve into equity and social justice in K–12 education. One featured title is TRANSFORMATIVE SCIENCE TEACHING by Daniel Morales-Doyle, which presents a vision for science education that supports meaningful learning. https://bit.ly/471NUh2

As schools across the country celebrate graduations and begin to transition to summer schedules, most campuses have fewer people and reduced traffic. With school on break, especially an extended one like summer, it becomes the opportune time for making your campus a safer place for the students, faculty, staff, and even the local neighborhood. Read our latest blog post for three items that academic institutions of all types can use to help make campuses safer for everyone: https://lnkd.in/gzMXNpy4.

Really looking forward to this webinar later today to explore the role of professional judgement in teacher development with Dr Benjamin Knight (SFHEA) and Rob Caudwell and the Chartered College of Teaching! Today, 4 pm. If you want to join too here's the link - https://lnkd.in/eTvhrdHp #TeacherDevelopment #ITE #ITT

John F. Kennedy, Jr. once said “Children are the world’s most valuable resource and its best hope for the future.” So it is a tragedy (and a threat to the US's future development and growth) that our public schools fail so many children. That tragedy is compounded by the opposition from much of the educational establishment ... and a growing portion of our political elite (including our current President) ... to charter schools. A new study from Stanford University's Centre for Research on Education Outcomes of nearly 2 million charter school students and a similar control group of public school students demonstrates the positive impact charter schools can have on children, especially the most disadvantaged who are least well served by our public schools, and who stand to gain the most from a great education! The study found that in math, the average charter student advanced by an extra six days each year compared with one at a traditional public school, and by 16 days in reading. And students in cities, as well as Hispanic and African-American students, benefitted the most. The study also refuted the argument that over-performance by charter students was because those schools were creaming off the most motivated pupils or parents, finding that charter schools take in students who are doing worse than their classmates in public schools. It's time that charter school opponents put aside their ill-informed (or self-serving) opposition, follow the facts, and support charter schools and our kids! https://lnkd.in/gMAUJP2Q

📣 Don't miss our upcoming webinar: Rethinking Course Placement - A Catalyst for Institutional Change 🎓 We'll delve into how colleges nationwide are shaking up first-year course placement, driven by state policy reforms, leading to game-changing updates in curriculum, pedagogy, advising, & infrastructure. 🔬 Gain insights from two distinct studies - one national, one zoomed into California. We'll unravel how the interplay between state policy contexts, institutional reform efforts, & individual practice ignites broader change.