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📈 Exciting News for Charter Schools in Massachusetts! A recent study highlights that students in urban charter schools are outperforming their peers, with significant gains in Math and English scores. Even more impressive, these students are more likely to enroll in and complete a four-year college degree! 🎓 This is a strong testament to the impact of high-quality charter schools on student success. Let's keep pushing for educational excellence! https://lnkd.in/eDr9w6D7

📈 Exciting News for Charter Schools in Massachusetts! A recent study highlights that students in urban charter schools are outperforming their peers, with significant gains in Math and English scores. Even more impressive, these students are more likely to enroll in and complete a four-year college degree! 🎓 This is a strong testament to the impact of high-quality charter schools on student success. Let's keep pushing for educational excellence! https://lnkd.in/eDr9w6D7

The recent decision by the Alameda County Board of Education to deny Hayward Collegiate Public Charter School’s request for grade level expansion is deeply concerning. This decision is perplexing and disheartening, given the remarkable achievements of the school’s students. Hayward Collegiate Public Charter School serves 99.9% scholars of color, with 60% being socioeconomically disadvantaged. The students have demonstrated outstanding performance on the annual state assessment (CAASPP): ✨ 67.56% of students met or exceeded ELA standards ✨ 64.87% of students met or exceeded math standards In stark contrast, within Hayward USD, only 33.37% of students meet or exceed ELA standards, and 19.37% meet or exceed math standards. These numbers highlight the incredible work being done at Hayward Collegiate. The vote in favor of the expansion, supported by Trustee Ken Berrick and President Janevette Cole, recognizes the importance of supporting schools that deliver exceptional results for children. It is crucial to bring this matter back to the agenda for another vote. The students at Hayward Collegiate deserve every opportunity to thrive and succeed. Supporting the expansion of a school that is clearly making a significant difference should be a priority. Let’s rally together to ensure our children receive the education they deserve. #EducationMatters #SupportOurSchools #HaywardCollegiate #AcademicExcellence #EqualityInEducation #hayward #california Alameda County Office of Education #charterschool #publicschools #publiceducation

💡 Did you know? Enrollment at Catholic schools is growing, rising to 1,693,493 students in 5,920 schools during the 2022-2023 school year. 📈 In our blog, we share three resources to support growth at your Catholic school this year. https://bit.ly/3Sztlmp #CSW2024 #PrivateSchools #K12 #CatholicSchools

Why High School Students should take Dual Studies classes... Get an advantage: Learn to handle college-level work Minimize debt: Keep college costs down More aid: Get scholarships only available in high school Advance: Earn credits now and possibly earn a degree faster https://lnkd.in/g26r_uWd

As you prepare to send your child off to college this fall, let us help you fund your children's college education by sharing the various options available. It is never too early or too late to plan for a loved one's Education Learn More ⇩ https://lnkd.in/gQ58aRxf #ascendplanning #wealthstrategies #educationfunding

Many people fail to recognize the different intricacies of planning for college. While there are many, here are the top 7 things to think about when beginning to save for your children's college education.

Many people fail to recognize the different intricacies of planning for college. While there are many, here are the top 7 things to think about when beginning to save for your children's college education.

The State Charter Schools Commission (SCSC) has approved five new charter schools set to open in Fall 2025, including Columbus/Muscogee County’s first start-up and only charter school, Dominion Purpose Academy (DPA). Columbus, Georgia’s 3rd largest city by population, has long awaited this addition, as other major cities outside Atlanta like Augusta, Savannah, and Macon have had multiple charter schools serving their communities for years. DPA will not only be the first start-up charter school in Columbus, but also the only charter school within an hour's drive of the city. We are excited to see DPA offer a much-needed PUBLIC education option for families in Columbus. While the city continues to thrive with industry and opportunity, it is also home to two of Georgia’s most impoverished zip codes. The three elementary schools closest to DPA’s proposed location have 87% of their combined students scoring below grade proficiency levels in ELA, Math, and Science. One of these schools has only 5% of students reading at grade level proficiency. Now, these families will have a choice, and we are confident that DPA will be a game changer by providing access to a high-quality, innovative charter school. With over 14,000 students on wait lists for charter schools all over Georgia, bringing one to a very large community that lacks options- like Columbus- is a significant win for students and families. I can’t wait to visit Dominion Purpose Academy when it opens in Fall 2025! https://lnkd.in/eaJSMU9Q

Thirty-seven states operate statewide free college tuition programs. Some programs cover all tuition and fees; others don’t. Some just cover two-year community colleges while others include four-year institutions. Some only give assistance to low-income students; others give aid only to students who meet certain academic thresholds. Some states offer free tuition to a combination of those with need and merit. Source: College Promise