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The six-year completion rate for students who started college in fall 2017 declined across all types of four-year colleges, according to the “Completing College 2023” report from the National Student Clearinghouse. Private nonprofit colleges had the smallest decline, from 77.8% to 77.5%. #Colleges #Universities #HigherEducation https://hubs.la/Q02ctqqs0

https://lnkd.in/eMtV9TtY Many of Pennsylvania's community colleges continue to take costly measures to prevent the delay in state funding from impacting students and employees, including drawing on limited reserves or expensive lines of credit. But time will run out.   Community colleges remain the only public higher education institutions in Pennsylvania still awaiting funds authorized in the state's 2023-24 budget.-- funds that over 245,000 students are counting on for their education. Tell Your State Lawmakers Not to Leave Harrisburg Without Ending the Delay in State Funding for Pennsylvania's Community Colleges

HOW IS CAMDEN’S INNOVATIVE SCHOOL SYSTEM MOVING THE NEEDLE FOR NEW JERSEY STUDENTS? “Amid all the bad news in the post-pandemic public education sphere, there is a bright spot in a surprising city, Camden, New Jersey. There, students, while suffering steep learning losses so common in low-income districts, are finding their way forward through the collaboration of three different public school sectors: district, charter, and an unusual hybrid called “renaissance schools.” These renaissance schools, authorized by a law that let Camden approve partnerships with high-performing, nonprofit charter school networks willing to take on the lowest-performing schools, are driving the city’s learning gains. As such, the story of Camden’s “comeback,” described in a new report by Camden Education Fund, provides a blueprint for an innovative model of public education, not just in New Jersey but throughout the country.” Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gNxe-PTB #schooldistricts #education #renaissanceschools

Ever wondered what school boards do and why they do it? Each school district in Texas has a nonpartisan governing body comprised of 7-9 elected trustees who provide oversight and make macro-level decisions for the district, much like the board of a corporation, foundation, or nonprofit. School boards are NOT involved in day-to-day operations. Rather, they are responsible for: 1. Setting student outcome goals. → It is imperative for districts to have clear targets that are measurable and regularly monitored to improve student outcomes. 2. Adopting policies that guide district action. → Policy can be a powerful tool to create equity and close opportunity and achievement gaps. 3. Hiring and regularly evaluating the superintendent. → The superintendent acts as the CEO of the district and should be held accountable for student success. 4. Approving an annual budget consistent with the district vision. → Budgets should reflect district values and provide support for every student to succeed. School board trustees are more than just decision-makers, they are community representatives whose actions should reflect the values of the community. Most importantly, they are responsible for ensuring all students receive an excellent and equitable education. Visit our school board information hub to learn more. https://lnkd.in/gcemmnWR

Is low student enrollment threatening higher education's financial future? Discover strategies that colleges and universities are implementing to bolster their financial health, via BDO. #HigherEducation #Nonprofits

Is low student enrollment threatening higher education's financial future? Discover strategies that colleges and universities are implementing to bolster their financial health, via BDO. #HigherEducation #Nonprofits

More reporting on the potential clash btw anti-DEI activism and donor choice (and, at the root of it, charitable pluralism). https://lnkd.in/e3rq8KyQ

The topic that you know so much and so little about at the same time...Foster Youth and their pursuit of college and college funding. Which is why attending this session will make a huge difference for you professionally! Register today!

We wrapped up our first Back to School Conference of our new five year funding cycle yesterday afternoon, and it has left us feeling more excited than ever about what the future has in store! The theme of the Back to School Conference was “We Endure, We Adapt, We Lead,” and Sherrice Dorsey-Smith, DCYF's Director of Programs, Planning and Grants, shared this in her opening remarks: “We Endure, We Adapt, We Lead is essentially DCYF’s call to action. When we are asked, “how are we going to move the needle on these concerns?” we can confidently state that through the Children & Youth Fund, (1) this is what we did, (2) this is how much effort we put into what we did, and (3) here are the results and outcomes of our collective efforts. By the end of the five-year funding cycle, we hope that the data points you see today will be different. We hope that we will move the needle - our children, youth, transitional age young adults, and families demand this of us. The bridge between hope and results is a plan and action. DCYF is ready to partner with you as we look ahead."

The Power of Philanthropy and Education - Part 2: Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA). Ben Bernanke, who served as Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board once said, “Education - lifelong education for everyone - from toddlers to workers well advanced in their careers - is indeed an excellent investment for individuals and society as a whole.” This message is a call for business leaders, corporations, Chambers of Commerce, Sororities/Fraternities, and individuals to make a significant investment in education. More specifically I encourage investment in Community Colleges as they play a major role educating young people in obtaining the tools they need to navigate the ever-changing landscape of the job market. Community Colleges are also the first choice for adult learners who need to re-skill/up-skill to meet job requirements. As Chair of Northern Virginia Community College's Advisory Board, I see first-hand the role NOVA plays in educating its student population. With over 70,000 students, NOVA is the largest provider of talent in the the Greater Washington, DC area and the largest undergraduate higher education institution in Virginia. More importantly, NOVA is recognized for its innovation in the education space. Therefore, an investment in NOVA is an investment in the development of future leaders in the workforce. Donations can be made by going to https://lnkd.in/eQB37DbM or by mail at NOVA Educational Foundation, 4001 Wakefield Chapel Road, Suite 275, Annandale, VA 22003 for the attention of Kelly Persons, Executive Director of NOVA Educational Foundation. The ROI in education will pay huge dividends as students enter the workforce and contribute to the economy. #Philanthropy #Education #NOVA #ROI