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Interesting read regarding fair access to university in Scotland. For those unaware, my Doctoral Research Thesis focused on the psychology behind aspirations of going to university for those from non-traditional university applicants (first in family to apply to university, carers, those with additional support needs, mature applicants and those living in particular socioeconomic areas and attending schools with low progression rates to university). I worked closely with Newcastle University ‘s widening access programme PARTNERs to complete my research. I’m happy to share my findings with those who may be interested in my research. I focused on theories of motivation and aspirations and explored that it much more complex than simply ‘raising aspirations’, despite this being the prominent narrative surrounding many policy leaders and some historic widening access initiatives in the UK. My research found that the aspirations of attending university were already there and that it was more about the structural barriers that prevented people who wanted to attend university progressing to higher education. A key finding from my study was the importance of having a key figure (family member, teacher, peers, other important people in their life) believe in the individual’s competencey in achieving access to university. Also it was important to reduce the structural barriers with regards to finances, student support and entry requirements. Happy to discuss this in more detail. Please feel free to reach out to me if you’d like more information or access to my Thesis. I also appreciate that the university route isn’t for everyone and is not a measure of success on its own as there are many ways of achieving aspirations without having to attend university. John H. McKendrick Glasgow Caledonian University Professor Stephen Decent Pamela Jane Ritchie

Good opportunity for a CA professional to learn about peacebuilding.

“How has attending EELC impacted the way you plan to teach children and work with families and colleagues in the future?” Previous EELC attendee, Dannae, shares her insights on the EELC experience. ✨ Step beyond the ordinary and dive into the extraordinary. Join us at the Capital Hilton in Washington, DC to see why the EELC is not your average conference. Instead, it’s a chance to transform the way you approach your work and get in touch with experts who will inspire you to be extraordinary, too. Learn more about EELC’s sessions, events, and more here: https://ow.ly/AgTu50Seybm . . . #EELC2024 #transformativelearning #educationconference #conference #earlychildhoodeducation #washingtondc #register #professionaldevelopment #teachinginsights #familyengagement #colleaguesupport #beextraordinary #conferenceexperience #inspiration #educatorstories #joinus #learnandgrow #educationevents #networkingopportunities #expertinsights #transformyourwork #discovermore #educationleaders #network #learnmore #connect #cda #mycda #ece

Our 2023 Annual Report is published! Find out how we made a difference in: 🔸 Shaping the future of the right to education 🔸 Challenging inequality in higher education 🔸 Championing the rights of the youngest children 🔸 Challenging profit making in education 🔸 Informing and raising awareness about right to education issues The report is available in English and French: https://lnkd.in/eCfVxXvi

This is an area with perhaps the greatest potential for changing health, education, economic, and societal outcomes.

With all the debate around young people and social media, AI, mobile phones etc etc there has never been a more important time to use research evidence that is rigorous and - most importantly - child and youth centred. Register for our 1-day event to learn how leading researchers from around the world are using child and youth-centred methods to engage young people meaningfully in media and communications research!

Through peer-to-peer support and personalized outreach, Parents for Educational Freedom of North Carolina (PEFNC) increased awareness among North Carolina families to the wide range of education choices available to them through the state's Opportunity Scholarship. Check out the latest chapter of the ESA Implementation Roadmap from yes. every kid. foundation., including a case study of how NC families were served well by the customer service model adopted to engage with parents using their state's ESA program. https://lnkd.in/es8_DUda⁠t⁠a⁠t⁠⁠i⁠on-roadmap-customer-service/

Civics education is vital everywhere - read our work about civics education here https://buff.ly/3VLV3g8 and see our work in this The Washington Post here: https://buff.ly/3XFbJZn.

We met up with Dr. Patriann Smith, Professor of Literacy at the University of South Florida, at #csacon2024. She was happy to see so many well-known Caribbean intellectuals and was grateful for the opportunity to attend the conference. #salcc #csacon2024 #uwiglobalcampus #caribbeandevelopment #caribbeansustainability #caribbeanstudiesassociation #stlucia #caribbeanhistory #caribbeanliteracy #caribbeanlinguistics #caribbeanliterature #caribbeanresearch

Virgin Unite is proud to support Children's Ground and the incredible work it does to help children living with injustice and disadvantage. Children’s Ground recently convened 'Utyerre Apanpe' - the first ever National First Nations Educators Network. It brought together more than 90 First Nations educators - all working together for national reform in First Nations education. Communities want real educational reform and Children's Ground want to re-establish systems of education - and for those to be recognised and supported across the country. They want to lead their own system of education - a national First Nations Education system. “Education is healing. It is a place that we want our children to feel valued, loved and safe in their spirit. Where their knowledge will grow. We want quality education provided to all of our children and young people, on their country and homelands, in a way that recognises and protects their culture and identity.” – Utyerre Apanpe First Nations Education Network, 2024. Well done to all involved. Please read their full statement to government here: https://lnkd.in/gXwG_bCi