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What's involved in creating afterschool or summer programs that help Ohio kids thrive? We're excited to again partner with the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (ODEW) to support hundreds of professionals answer that question. On February 11 & 12, our Center for Out-of-School Advancement (COSA) will co-host Ohio’s 2025 Out-of-School Time (OST) Conference with ODEW at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. This event brings together recipients of the 21st Century Community Learning Center grants and OST professionals to share best practices and explore topics like Data Collection, Student Wellness, Literacy, Workforce Readiness, and Summer Learning. We're proud to support Ohio's youth and dedicated out-of-school time leaders, advancing vital afterschool and summer programs to create meaningful change for students. Learn more about COSA and the 2025 OST Conference here: https://lnkd.in/eTePXUWZ #OSTConference2025 #OutOfSchoolTime #ODAImpact #ThoughtLeadership #EducationalEquity

#SchoolChoiceWeek Controversial, I know, but let's look at this as an opportunity to #ElevateAdultEducation. School choice includes "options available to students and families, including traditional public schools, public charters, public magnet schools, online options, private schools, and a wealth of homeschool options." For our youth 16+, is not #AdultEducation an option? Let's look at more. "School choice empowers parents and guardians to pursue the best learning environment for their children. It allows for innovative schooling models and methods that meet the unique needs of students across the nation. Education freedom ensures that a child’s opportunity to access a high-quality education and pursue the American Dream is not determined by his or her zip code." I find a lot to leverage here, my friends. We have to look at what we can work with. Promoting #AdultEducation as a choice aligns with a lane we can maneuver, if we do so strategically. When I was director of EastSide University - ESUVCLC, I took this exact approach. Now that we in a new era of education, let's continue to find way to navigate it. Our learners are depending on us to do so. #MoveAheadWithAdultEd #AdultLiteracyMatters #Advocacy

✅Start with Oral Language! ✅Build on intrinsic knowledge! ✅Transferable literacy skills for life! ✅Thinking children with literacy skills! So excited to share success! #earlyliteracy #earlychildhoodeducation #TACEE

Education Should Fit the Student—Not the Other Way Around! Every child learns differently, and charter schools give families the freedom to find the best fit for their future. Whether personalized learning, innovative teaching methods, or a flexible environment, school choice opens doors to real opportunities. ✅ Students thrive when they’re in the right learning environment. ✅ Families have the power to choose what works best. ✅ Charter schools are leading the way in transforming education. As we celebrate #SchoolChoiceWeek, let’s recognize the impact of school choice in shaping brighter futures for students across Ohio and beyond. #SchoolChoiceWeek #OhioNSCW #OCCSCharters #CharterSchools

This Denver microschool is working to show what public education could look like. La Luz was founded in 2020 by Kyle Gamba, a former public school educator, who saw high levels of disengagement from students, despite teachers’ best efforts, and believed there was a better way. La Luz is tuition-free, supported by grants, and serves the same population of students, while spending the same amount per student, as their local public schools. But instead of spending all day in a classroom, students are learning in the community. The 40 students in the school spend each morning receiving two hours of traditional academic instruction in classrooms rented from Denver Public Schools before spending the rest of the day in experiential learning. On Mondays, this tends to mean learning in nature at a nearby park, under the instruction of La Luz teachers, who are referred to as guides. The rest of the week is spent learning on site with a community partner, an experience that rotates every three to six weeks. Past rotations have included History Colorado, Denver Parks and Recreation, and CSU Spur, as well as the Denver Zoo. At each site, students are learning under the direction of La Luz guides, with support from the on-site organization. Here’s a look at what one educator believes public school could be. #K12 #Schools #Education #Microschools

It may be #backtoschool season, but we know preparing for #summerlearning begins now! Led by the nonprofit FHI 360, the Wallace-funded DSLN has helped more than 100 districts across six states design, carry out, and sustain high-quality, evidence-based summer learning programs that prepare students for academic success and support their well-being. A research team at NYU Metro Center is studying the effort. The team is producing a series of “Summer Snapshots” to highlight how districts across the country are reimagining what a summer program can be. This first summer snapshot focuses on high school students faced with making up class credits over the summer. It examines how two school districts, Manchester Public School District, in Connecticut, and Oakland Unified School District, in California, have reinvented their programs to take a more holistic approach to academics and enrichment over the summer. They are moving beyond credit makeup to accelerate learning and better prepare students for the upcoming year. Read the Summer Snapshot Series here: http://bit.ly/3X5bupF #NYUMetroCenter #NYUSteinhardt #Research #PRE #CenterforPolicyResearchEvaulation #WallaceFoundation #SummerSnapshot #SummerSchool #SummerLearning #LearningLost #sutdents #YouthDevelopment ##Education #growth #Skilldevelopment #Connecticut #Oakland #AcademicSuccess #enrichment #PublicSchools

📚 Charles Armstrong School is transforming education for students with learning differences. “I remember three things that were great about my first day. I said learning was fun, I wasn’t confused all day, and everyone needed as much help as I did,” shared a student, reflecting on the school’s impact. When traditional schools fall short, specialized schools like Charles Armstrong provide the individualized support students need to thrive. Discover how this school is changing lives: https://lnkd.in/gXTy7ccv #CharlesArmstrongSchool #DyslexiaSupport #LearningDifferences

🎧 Clip Highlight: "We're working to create an education ecosystem that works for everyone—whether it's charter schools, public ISDs, or homeschooling." — Jay McCall In this thought-provoking moment from The Great Noticing, Jay McCall discusses his balanced approach to education funding and the vision for an inclusive, thriving ecosystem. His belief that a "rising tide lifts all boats" emphasizes the importance of collaboration and innovation across all educational models. 🔑 Listen to the full episode to explore how we can create an education system that supports every student, every family, and every community. MaryAnn Means-Dufrene, MSHRM, MPA Emily McAnelly @Jay McCall What does a thriving education ecosystem mean to you? Share your thoughts in the comments! 🎙️ https://lnkd.in/gf9yii7k #EducationEcosystem #JayMcCall #TheGreatNoticing #CharterSchools #PublicEducation #CommunityCollaboration #InclusiveEducation #EducationMatters #PodcastHighlights #LeadershipInsights #FortWorthEducation #SocialImpact

With the end of the school year, here are five key things school board members should now realize. 

Arizona Community Schools Continue to Reach Higher Ground: Higher Ground: A Resource Center is making a real difference in the lives of students, families, and educators across the state of Arizona. Here is a glimpse of their incredible results from last school year: - Improved Student Outcomes: Increased attendance, decreased discipline issues, and academic gains. - School Transformation: Multiple schools have climbed multiple letter grades in the state accountability system. - Data-Driven Success: An approach that is rooted in data and focused on measurable impact. Learn more about the transformative power of Higher Ground’s Community Schools in Arizona: https://lnkd.in/eRhSR34z #CommunitySchools #Education #Arizona #StudentSuccess