PITT COUNTY SCHOOLS’ Post

Thanks for championing a liberal arts education, which lays the foundation for lifelong learning, nurturing an innate curiosity and the ability to ask deeper, more insightful questions. By exploring various disciplines, students gain a holistic understanding of the world, allowing them to connect ideas across fields and foster innovation. This education also emphasizes ethical reasoning and civic responsibility, shaping graduates into not just skilled professionals but also conscientious global citizens. In an era of rapid technological and industrial change, the adaptability and resilience fostered by a liberal arts education are crucial, equipping individuals to learn new skills and pivot their careers as needed. Moreover, by engaging with diverse cultures, histories, and philosophies, students develop empathy and effective communication skills, essential for building strong relationships and leading with understanding in both professional and personal realms.

Since joining the board of the Yleana Leadership Foundation last year, I've learned so much about the challenges and inequities that effect first-generation and BILPOC applicants and students as they seek a higher education. If you'd like to learn more about the evolving landscape, please sign up for this panel discussion next week.

There's still time left to apply!🎓 Using a unique cohort-based approach, the Master of Public Affairs (MPA) degree program is geared toward mid-career professionals who want to advance their skills in public and nonprofit leadership, policy, and program analysis. 🌐📊 https://ow.ly/21MV50Qy4tl

Did you know you can use your Perkins funding on UDL professional development? The Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V) recommends UDL for state leadership and professional development. Find out how to use Perkins Funding to deliver UDL-based professional development, improve work-based learning, and create innovative solutions to local issues. https://ow.ly/Ameu50QFF1O

How can those of us focused on racial equity in education and philanthropy make a greater impact and do our part to guide the nation toward justice? One way, according to SEF COO Dr. Kenita Williams, MPP, EdD is to challenge one another to find more ways to build, support and expand research-based leadership programs focused on racial equity in education. Hear more about leadership for education equity from Dr. Williams in Grantmakers for Education's latest Member Insights. https://lnkd.in/eXQUNX_e

Recognizing exceptional commitment, innovation, and effectiveness in education, the PPSTA aims to celebrate educators who excel in instructional competence, leadership, community involvement, and student impact. | READ: https://loom.ly/Kq5HgK0

Tracy Filosa, Managing Director and Head of CA Institute, shared insights and best practices for public university endowments at the AGB Foundation Leadership Forum in Los Angeles. She also noted how the most forward-thinking institutions use their #endowments for more than simply balancing budgets. Joining her was John Han, CA client and CFO and VP of Administration at the University of Hawai‘i Foundation, who discussed how they’re utilizing their endowment and other key learnings. Learn more about the strategic and expanding role the public university endowment plays here: https://ow.ly/uP6a50QH9S0

All followers Discover #TheInternationalETB through the webinar exploring current and future opportunities for ETB leadership, professional development and funding at EU and International level across Schools, FET, OSD and Youth Services.

More great news from Hood College! Learn more about the Ph.D. program in Counselor Education and Supervision via the link below.

The 2024 ODK applications have been sent out! Take a look at the poster below to learn more about ODK- the National Leadership Honor Society.