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Recent data reveals a stark disparity in higher education: only 16% of community college transfers complete a four-year degree, with even lower completion rates for Black (9%), Latino (13%), and low-income (11%) students. Are there barriers in the transfer system? You bet your degree it is! The transfer process is fraught with obstacles, often due to insufficient collaboration between community colleges and universities. This lack of clarity and support disproportionately affects students from marginalized communities who already face systemic challenges in accessing higher education. The Need for Inclusive Practices To combat these disparities, fostering a sense of belonging on campus and implementing practices like dual enrollment are essential. These steps can significantly enhance transfer completion rates and promote economic mobility. Actively engaging students from low-income backgrounds, providing resources like counseling programs and household essentials to support their academic journey (supportive services). It's time to reimagine our approach to ensuring equitable access to higher education for all. #EquitableEducation #HigherEdAccess #CommunityCollegeSuccess New Data Reveals Few Community College Transfers Complete a Bachelor’s Degree – The 74 (the74million.org)

Engaging in Community Education Education is a powerful tool for personal and community growth. Here are three tips to make the most of our educational programs: Attend regularly, engage actively, and apply what you learn. Let’s grow together in knowledge! 📘💡 #EducationTips #CommunityGrowth #MattapanLearning #BostonStrong #MattapanCommunity

Help us reach our goal! We’re at 26% of our registration target for the Trek for Literacy, and we need your help. 🚶♂️🚴♀️ The challenge begins September 14, and your support will not only empower our 165 active tutors and 180 learners but also help us recruit and train new volunteers. Together, we can make a big impact in our community! Register today and make a difference! Link in comments. #LiteracyVolunteers #AdultEducation #TrekforLiteracy

"Repost with your thoughts” Where to begin? When this year is over, will I have a story to tell. At the halfway point. I must self-gloss on the hump crossed by myself, the filmmaking team and our organization. "We", Ben Scholle , Sam Chegini , Alexander Elmore , Isaiah Mancha and I not only “locked”Denverdocsoc's second civil rights documentary film, but "we" as an org unlocked a lot of minds to the power of non-narrative cinema and media literacy. The info is below, but we directly activated 1,200 DPS students over the 2023/24 school year. Colorado is set to let loose a three year "Enrichment" grant program. I am now seeking others who want to support our efforts in making Denver as well known for documentaries as we are murals (and I love murals {may even make a narrative about 'em}). I personally oversaw all of our education last year and interacted with more than 3,400 students. DPS serves a large, amazing, Hispanic population. When we shared documentary movies with the students it was powerful testament to how story is universal. It electrified and engaged all the students across all grades and cultures. My personal take? Students in K-12 are digital dependent but not digitally challenged (nor, sadly, digitally acknowledged in the positive). Documentary combined with media literacy can be a game changer in the language arts. Please consider supporting our efforts in making a difference. Visit our website or connect directly: https://lnkd.in/grEGVkPz

Adult education transforms lives, strengthens communities, and boosts our economy. By signing the Educate & Elevate America Pledge, I am taking a stand for millions of adults who seek to improve their literacy and numeracy, gain new skills, and achieve their educational goals. If you would like to join the effort use this link to sign the pledge! https://lnkd.in/gyqTmwG4

Literacy is so important to address and it is so amazing to see "ReadMan", 2024 TEDxOvertown speaker, Dr. Edward Robbinson be mentioned as an advocate with his mission to get children excited about reading! #Literacy #SocialImpact #SDG4 #SDG11

When trauma disrupts a child's life, their education often suffers—negatively impacting their future. To support children impacted by traumatic experiences, CSCMC funds the Shelter Literacy Program at Hibiscus Children's Center. The Literacy Coordinator assesses each child's academic level, and tutors provide personalized support. The program aims to nurture a passion for reading and establish a solid educational foundation. #ShelterLiteracyProgram #ChildrensFuture #Literacy

📚 Did you know? In 2021, a mere 35% of Delaware's third graders were reading at grade level. This statistic underscores the critical need for early literacy intervention in our state. Early reading is key to academic success. As professionals and community leaders, we can drive change by: Promoting early childhood reading programs Supporting local libraries and literacy initiatives Volunteering for reading programs in schools What strategies have you seen work in improving childhood literacy rates? Share your insights below. #Literacy #LiteracyMatters #EarlyLiteracy #LiteracyForAll #AdultLiteracy #DEReads

🎓📚 Attendance is crucial for student success because it impacts academic achievement, social skills development, access to resources, future preparation, and emotional support. @AttendanceWorks has created interactive exercises to help educators emphasize this importance. Check it out

Good communication skills strengthen a child’s ability to learn and help them manage their emotions and behaviour. However, under-served children often arrive at school with lower speech and language ability causing them to fall behind, which can have a long-lasting impact on learning. We recently published our impact report which explores the difference that our Language for Life programme is having on young children in early years setting in our community. https://hubs.li/Q02trjdl0