❤️ Let’s show some Kraken love to Kyra Pendleton, for earning this year’s Next Prep Student Leadership Award! 🏆 🏥 Kyra, a rising junior at Kairos, is so motivated to enter the health care field that she’s already begun reaching out to apply for certifications and training opportunities she learned about in Next Prep. When she graduates from KAHS, Kyra will be ready to pursue her dream nursing career! Next Prep at Kairos empowers students to build a roadmap to their unique education, income, and life goals–all starting in 9th grade! 🧭 💻 Enroll today and give your student the power to pursue their dreams with confidence! https://lnkd.in/gyhE_RwW Kyra was honored by The Opportunity Trust at the 2024 St. Louis Education Awards and cheered on by Kairos Academies Board Chair Aaron Jackson, Sr. Director of Strategy Nilesh Patel, KAHS Principal Adaure Nduka, and Kairos Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer Jack Krewson. Congratulations Kyra! #IChoseKairos #KairosAcademies #stlmade #stlschools #studentleader #charterschool #STLEDAWARDS2024 #TOTCELEBRATES #RAISINGTHEBAR2025
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🌟 South Texas College Foundation Upcoming Announcement! 🎓 As we are ending 2023, I will have some groundbreaking news to share with you early 2024 that will ignite your passion for education and open up new horizons for students at South Texas College and in the Rio Grande Valley. 🌄💫 We are thrilled to announce the launch of an exciting initiative aimed at creating innovative higher educational opportunities like never before! 🚀✨ Our vision is simple yet powerful: to empower our talented students with the tools, resources, and support they need to reach for the stars and achieve their dreams. 💪🌠 With this transformative program, we aim to break barriers that hinder access to quality education in our region. Together, we will ensure that every student in South Texas has equal opportunities to pursue higher education and unlock their full potential. 💡📚 Through partnerships with leading philanthropic partners, our incredible school districts, and a commitment to personalized learning experiences, we are committed to revolutionizing education right here in our own backyard. We believe that no dream is too big or too far-fetched when given the proper guidance and support. 🔥💜 Imagine a future where students can explore diverse fields of study that foster creativity and critical thinking skills while nurturing a love for lifelong learning. This is precisely what we strive towards! 🌍🔬 But wait...there's more! This initiative also aims at creating robust scholarship programs, mentorship opportunities from industry leaders passionate about giving back, and nurture talent within our community – all tailored towards cultivating well-rounded individuals ready to make a difference in society. 🤝💼 This journey isn't just about us; it's about you – for all who dare to dream big, the supportive families who believe in the power of education, and the community that stands together to create a brighter future. Together, we will change lives and build a legacy of educational excellence that resonates for generations to come! 🌟🎓 So, let's unite our energies and passions as we embark on this inspiring venture. Stay tuned for updates, opportunities, and stories of triumphs along the way! Together, we will redefine what it means to be an educated powerhouse at South Texas College and beyond. 🌠🎉 Dream big. Believe bigger. The future starts now! 💙💫 #EducationRevolution #EmpoweringDreams #SouthTexasCollegeProud
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Are you a community college president eager to prioritize reforms that advance student success at scale? To examine workforce, transfer, and program enrollment data in a new way? To learn from proven #AspenPrize models, expert mentors, and a new peer network of 25 presidents? Then consider applying to the Aspen Presidents Fellowship program. We've extended the application deadline by a week, to June 6th. Click below to learn more about the fellowship—or share it with peers you think could benefit from this opportunity to advance student centered reforms at scale. https://lnkd.in/eSNv_kaF
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Reflection. It is always good to reflect and think about what you would change if you did something again and do differently (better). However at the same time it is also good to think about the achievements you and your team have made. In one year at RIS we have: 1) Improved our parent and community feedback (which is graded and quantified biannually) to a school and group all time record. 2) Increased the number of students gaining entrance to their first choice university, which is almost at 100%. 3) Increased school numbers compared to same date last year by 21%. 4) Set new record levels of students attaining A* and A grades. 5) Vastly increased the 'moveable middles' from C and D grade at A level, to A and B grades. 6) Improved the retention of staff from 76% (2021/22) to 91% (2022/23). 7) Broke new school records at iGCSE and A level in many subjects including maths and all three specialist sciences. 8) Increased wellbeing for all and improved staff morale considerably. There are many more areas to celebrate this year, but this post is really just to reflect on the journey and acknowledge/ thank my incredible team. I am very appreciative and proud of each one of them. Everyone plays an equal part whether they are a support member of staff (working in for example, security, admission team, health and safety) or working in the academic teaching team. Its the team that works and this team does just that.
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🎓 Anticipating Leading Carroll Community College into the Future! 🚀 I recently attended the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) Annual Conference in Louisville, Kentucky. As the incoming president of Carroll Community College, this experience has ignited my passion and vision for our institution’s future. Here are some key takeaways from the conference sessions that have me buzzing with excitement: Innovative Marketing Approaches: We explored cutting-edge strategies to drive enrollment. From leveraging social media to personalized outreach, we’re poised to reach more students than ever before. Workforce Pipelines and Partnerships: The AACC emphasized the critical role community colleges play in shaping the workforce. I’m thrilled to forge new partnerships with local businesses, industries, and organizations to create pathways for our students. Designing Our Best Future: The intersection of critical thinking, futures thinking, and design thinking is where magic happens. Let’s reimagine our programs, services, and campus environment to empower our students for success. Navigating Change: As an incoming college president, I appreciate the insights shared on leading through change. Together, we’ll embrace innovation, adapt to challenges, and champion student-centered solutions. But it wasn’t just about sessions and workshops. The conference provided a wonderful opportunity to network with colleagues from across the country. Reconnecting with old friends and making new ones reminded me of the strength of our community. I am ready to work with you to channel all this energy and thinking into developing Carroll Community College’s new strategic plan. Our collective vision will shape the future of education in our region. Stay tuned for exciting updates as we embark on this transformative journey together! 🌟 #CarrollCC #CommunityCollegeLeadership #EducationInnovation #FutureReady 🌐 Learn more about AACC: 1
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“DRDFS means a lot to me. Not just because of what the program has done for me personally, but for the ways in which I see it opening up new opportunities for so many smart, hard-working, and talented young people who need and deserve a hand.” Mike Zlonkevicz, DRDFS Alumni, shared the impact of the Next Level Scholars program on his career trajectory and his perspective as an enthusiastic advocate for the DRDFS mission today. Read on! https://lnkd.in/dWziTcty
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Twenty students from West Virginia high schools have been selected to participate in this year’s Datha and Gene Smith Fellowship program. The exclusive fellowship program was developed to assist first-generation college students with their transition from high school to college. Unlike scholarships, fellowships provide long-term support, rather than one-time financial disbursement. This cohort of 20 students is Fairmont State’s largest yet. To begin the process of college life, selected students will attend a summer bridge program. For five days in July, members of the cohort will live on Fairmont State’s campus and experience life as college students. This program eases the anxiety of the transition from high school to college through casual gatherings, complete tours of the campus, and ongoing assistance from advisors who are there to answer any questions. This year’s bridge program is set to run from July 6 through 11. “Our bridge program allows first-generation college students to obtain the information they need to be successful during their time at Fairmont State University,” said Justin Rader, Associate Director of Orientation and Transition Programs at Fairmont State. Read more 🔗📰: https://ow.ly/Ibbn50S9w5M
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Yesterday at the Louisiana Higher Education Meauxmentum Summit, the Louisiana Board of Regents announced a $400,000 grant from Strada Education Foundation. This grant will support the College to Career Ready: Enhancing Work-Based Learning Experiences for Public Postsecondary Degree Programs initiative. The Louisiana Board of Regents will research public postsecondary degree programs to better understand how various Work-Based Learning Experience (WBLE) practices impact students' ongoing success after graduation. This research will study the impact of designing WBLE that adheres to an evidence-based framework designed to promote overall social mobility with outcomes of higher earnings, career confidence, and satisfaction for all students.
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My own valedictory post🤩😁 Upon entering university in 2019, I received plenty of advice, but the one that has stuck with me is when a mentor said, “Jackie, four years is a substantial period. Stay relevant.”This counsel has been my guiding principle. However, I had to define what being relevant meant for me. I defined relevance as making impacts and being active. My active participation spanned from participating in class discussions, attending on-campus and off-campus programs, running for student leadership positions, and joining groups and clubs. Some of my friends stayed low-key and never spoke in class or joined any group. They didn’t want to be seen out of fear of being labeled as too showy. Some are genuinely introverted but I always say being introverted is no excuse to shelf yourself and deny yourself growth and experience. Participate in activities at your own pace or level. Just don’t stay dormant. Do something! There were times that out of fear of being labeled as too outspoken or showy, I went into my shells conforming to the majority. Looking back, every act of participation has yielded numerous benefits. My graduation message to those still in school is simple: be relevant, but define it on your terms. Don't spend four years in the university without contributing to the community, even in the classroom. Let the university community remember you in some way after you have left.
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🎓 Exciting News! 🌟 Building Our Future is thrilled to announce our active engagement in the Equitable Enrollment Collaborative, in partnership with University of Wisconsin-Parkside, Gateway Technical College, Carthage College, Kenosha Unified School District, Racine Unified School District, and Higher Expectations of Racine County! 🤝 Together, we're working to remove barriers to college access for regional high school graduates. 🚀 What's in the pipeline? We're diving deep into FAFSA completion data, providing monthly updates to local high schools on their 12th-grade class's progress. Our goal? Each participating high school aims to boost their FAFSA completion rate by 5 percentage points from last year, fostering incremental growth over five years. 📈 🔍 Curious about our journey so far? Peek behind the scenes with our video update! 🎥 📑 The milestone? We've inked an unprecedented Data Sharing Agreement among all institutions, a testament to our extraordinary collaborative effort. Plus, we rocked a successful FAFSA Summit at UW-Parkside in October, uniting high school reps from KUSD and RUSD! 🎉 🌐 Join us on this transformative mission as we pave smoother pathways for our students into higher education. Together, we're shaping a brighter future for all!
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