Jefferson County Public Schools’ Post

As we mark the 70th anniversary of the Supreme Court's landmark Brown v. Board of Education decision, our progress toward integrated and equitable schools is backsliding. The good news is, there is growing recognition that diverse classrooms benefit all students by preparing them for the world they'll encounter as adults. And as Brown's Promise’s Ary Amerikaner writes, there are paths forward we can forge together to make good on Brown's promise. https://lnkd.in/e64bJTSU

Safest states for high school students ranked Washington has been ranked the safest state for high school students in 2023, according to a recently published study from Scholaroo. The study evaluated 11 safety metrics and Washington ranked highly in several categories. Delaware, Kentucky, Oklahoma, and New Jersey rounded out the top five. California came in at number 36 and Florida at 42. New York, Texas, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Louisiana and rounded out the bottom five, with Georgia, at number 50, deemed the least safest. https://lnkd.in/gyzbj9H4

💫N E W B L O G 💫 from Rebecca Lewis-Pankratz "As we navigate the journey of constructing resilience-oriented schools, we frequently grapple with the challenge of cultivating strong relationships with both struggling students and struggling staff, while also determining effective disciplinary methods that yield desired outcomes. Many schools find themselves on a path leading toward restorative practices and approaches. Our team has been diligently working on a framework that specifically addresses the aforementioned challenges, empowering staff to act as change-makers and undertake the demanding task of serving our most challenging students. Given the prevalent challenging behaviors in our schools, a balance of strong relationships and high accountability becomes imperative." Read more: https://lnkd.in/gm-MwVCc

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I spent last week and this weekend talking to small business owners and educators and I was struck by a common theme: the need for change at the system level. Launch Michigan’s framework recommends a focus on reinvention, resources and responsibility, similar to what the Growing Michigan Together Council Pre-K-12 workgroup shared. The recommendations parallel many strategies adopted by leading states and countries with robust education systems. While Michigan is unique, we can and should learn from others and be honest about where we can improve. If you want to learn more about Launch Michigan, drop me a message! Changing our education system requires all of us working together!

New York State Eduction Department has finally acknowledged that a 2021 Second Circuit decision, A.R. v. Connecticut Board of Education, requires that public schools in New York provide special education and related services to resident students until age 22, or the day before the student's 22nd birthday, provided they have not graduated with a high school diploma. As a result, it is important that schools provide Transition Services for potential graduates via a transition plan. #aguidedpathway #guidedpathwaysconsulting #transitionplanning

The five guiding principles that steer our work at Brown's Promise ⚖️ 1️⃣ Listening to Those Most Impacted: We prioritize the voices of students, families, and community members who are directly affected by educational inequities. 2️⃣ Focusing on Educator and Student Diversity: True integration involves a diverse group of educators as well as students. 3️⃣ Centering the Student Experience: Our efforts go beyond mere numbers, ensuring that all students receive a deeply enriching and inclusive educational experience. 4️⃣ Avoiding Unintended Consequences: We strive to prevent actions that inadvertently harm districts serving marginalized communities. 5️⃣ State Accountability: Upholding the state's duty to ensure equitable education for all, avoiding the pitfalls of excessive localism that can sideline broader rights and needs. These principles guide our advocacy and policy work, while we aim to create an educational landscape where equity is not just an ideal, but a reality.

Can we please get some truth in education? Can we get quality in education for all, on the individual levels of learning? Can we get a real investment into the fundamentals for all students? Can we get people who really want to nuture and teach children, with the desire to expose them to choices and opportunities? Can we be honest about the crash of the academic systems, while the for profit prisons thrive? Can we get past the title, and embrace the person who actually does the work? Can we be transparent with each other, while creating a positive and productive tomorrow, for our Tomorrow's? Can we admit our wrongs, so that we can make things right? Can we be the people?

From quality public education to nationally ranked school systems, great schools are just the beginning in Wisconsin. Learn more at lookforwardwisconsin.com #LookForwardWI

Day 1 of our Policy Academy is zooming along and bringing together state teams from Minnesota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Texas to focus on placement, and co-requisite policy adoption, and implementation! As we speak, workshops are in progress moving through the critical step of developing objectives and a plan for policy development. Can’t wait to see what Day 2 will bring! #highereducation #highered #devedreform #educationpolicy #studentsuccess