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Why do schools choose to partner with Flourish Education? We prioritise long-term relationships over short-term gain. We work hard to understand the needs of each school that we work with and we recognise that every school is unique with its own community, culture and recruitment challenges. Find out what our schools have said about our service here: #flourisheducation #education #recruitment https://lnkd.in/eau5b5Px

Business is the expression of the community ... Over the past week, I've sat with professionals across several industry sectors, exploring Skills Street as a vehicle to enable even the most prominent of our South #Yorkshire business brands to think differently about approaching a future for their industry. For some ... it's the HERE AND NOW with ongoing implications of accessing and retaining a skilled (and enthusiastic!) workforce. For others, it's scaling a growth model that adapts to emerging markets and trends. What will your business look like in 5 years time (when a current South Yorkshire 11 year old will leave mainstream #education to find employment?!). For ALL of us, it's recognising the need to excite people, much earlier about the possibilities of working in industry. Consider the prospect of a primary school pupil seeing that they don't have to be a Doctor to work in health. That designing games and #digital coding is applying English, literacy and an ability to pass on messages. That #engineering is as much about solving problems as it is working with numbers, maths and technical ability ... #Sheffield #Rotherham #Doncaster #Barnsley - we're great (world leading 🌍) at a lot of things ... we can all be better at inspiring our future leaders, starting here ▶️ https://lnkd.in/eXzgXy_A

Tenant Education in Action ** A 2018 study conducted by the Urban Institute found that tenant education programs can have a significant impact on the success of rental housing. The program included workshops on topics such as budgeting, credit management, and renters’ rights and responsibilities. The results of the study showed that tenants who participated in the education program were more likely to pay their rent on time, maintain their units in good condition, and have a better understanding of their rights and responsibilities. Additionally, the housing provider reported a decrease in evictions and an increase in tenant satisfaction after implementing the program.....Tenant Education = Stable Housing ** Community Mediation Services of Central Ohio •• #HousingSolutions

How does SUNY Orange contribute to the economic success of our community? By building programs that highlight three key elements: 1. In demand skills that will ensure employment with local businesses 2. Credentials that lead to a self-sustaining wage that allows people to live comfortably in Orange County 3. Industry recognized credentials that are transferable beyond specific employers SUNY Orange Plus is rethinking the ‘traditional’ college experience to meet the needs of the employers and learners in our community. Find out more about upcoming programs at sunyorange.edu/plus 🍊 #orangecountyeconomicsummit #orangecounty #sunyorange #sunyorangeplus #economicdevelopment #workforcedevelopment

The United States Commission on Civil Rights Business Meeting! I was very pleased and proud to share with the USCCR the Report of the Nevada Advisory Committee addressing Teacher and Professional Staff Shortages and Equity in Education. This report draws on the themes identified in the Committee’s 2020-21 study, “The Impact of Remote Learning on Education Equity in Nevada,” which examined education equity during the COVID-19 pandemic. That study revealed, among other findings, that severe shortages of professionals offering mental health and special education services put Nevada’s school districts at risk of litigation due to civil rights violations. Among our findings: Over reliance on long term substitute teachers can result in gaps in student learning, The shortage of in-school behavioral health professionals poses concerns as school violence is increasing, and Shortages of teacher and professional staff are especially high in rural areas of the state, and recruitment of these professionals is especially challenging. The Nevada Committee made recommendations to the USCCR, U.S. Secretary of Education, the Nevada Governor, Nevada School Superintendents, and the Nevada Legislatiure. Thank you to the Nevada Advisory Committee for your ongoing dedication and hard work. #SondraCosgrove #KennethDalton #CarolDelCarlo #DavidEdelblute #DebraFeemster #DavidFott #AugustaMassey #TheresaNavarro #RudyPamintuan #DavidSexton https://lnkd.in/eHRz9Rht

Equitable access to education is a human right & policing impedes access. Edmonton Public Schools, Trustee Marsha Nelson, reinstating a police in school program regardless of reforms is a human rights violation. It is contradictory to your own board policies and is gross negligence. There is no evidence to support the notion that police-in-school programs make schools safer. Thriving and healthy communities including educational spaces which in and of themselves are safe have more supports and resources. What we need are properly funded and resourced educational spaces. #PolicingFreeSchools #EPSB #Alberta #Edmonton #YEG https://lnkd.in/e7ZaF3r5

We see the segregation affect of exclusionary zoning and the housing crisis clearly, but tackling this issue through land use or fair housing law has been tricky. However, the disparate affects are so acute that a new avenue has reawakened; school segregation. In the last thirty years schools have grown more, not less segregated. With the pathways laid out by Brown v The Board of Education, perhaps we have some potential for change here.

Exciting news! Karp Strategies collaborated on a new report from The Century Foundation. The report delves into the intricate link between education and housing in New York State. Karp Strategies, in partnership with The Century Foundation, researched how the public responds to language around zoning, its impact on K–12 education, and what messaging would successfully persuade decision-makers and voters to reform damaging and exclusionary zoning practices, specifically in New York. Click below to read the report and find out about our finding: https://lnkd.in/eyb3GHmV #TheCenturyFoundation #KarpStrategies #Housing #urbanplanning #regionalplanning

Reading this book last week and attending Levin College of Public Affairs and Education's Norman Krumholz Future of Urban Planning Lecture Series this week, I learned about the City of Cleveland - City Hall City Planning Commission's 1975 Policy Planning Report. I keep thinking about the philosophy of equity planning: "In a context of limited resources, institutions should give priority attention to the goal of promoting a wider range of choices for those Cleveland residents who have few, if any, choices." I wish I had read Making Equity Planning Work back when Norm was still around and when I held leadership positions in City Hall. I could have been more of a risk taker and helped more people, I think. For example, when I was Director of Community Development, we kept residential tax abatement the same when we could have changed it to encourage development in weaker markets while not depriving our schools of revenue by giving unnecessary abatement in stronger markets. I also keep thinking about Cuyahoga County's "actionable" 8-point plan to address the housing needs of individuals who have been incarcerated. I am glad it is "actionable," but I would be even more glad if the County took those recommended actions. Rolling out a plan to give a wider range of choices for those who have few, if any, choices--like the formerly incarcerated--is great, but executing on that plan is what is needed.

Discover insights from WestEd's article "It Was All a Dream" on enhancing education and economic outcomes in rural Northern California. Read more about the practical strategies that can be used in your county to boost local education and employment opportunities.🌄🌟🌱 Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/g9CuhAky #NorthStateTogether #RuralEducation #CareerDevelopment #WestEd #Employment #Rural #CommunityEmpowerment