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As Kansas City's business school, we believe that learning goes beyond the classroom. From the moment they arrive at UMKC, Bloch students are exposed to experiential learning and alumni mentorship opportunities. Our newest accelerated degree program, More in 4, embodies that mindset. Sparked by Nathaniel Hagedorn (MBA '04), founder and CEO at NorthPoint Development, More in 4 allows students to earn both their bachelor's and master's degrees in just four years. Wondering if you qualify or know a student who may be interested? Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gDkAYJyt

a crazy (unexpected) sign of tech slowdown: MBAs used to flock to wharton’s semester in San Francisco. It was over enrolled each year hundreds of MBAs would apply, and only 90 or so would be accepted so what's enrollment this year? have heard thru the grapevine it’s just 14 students why you ask? the reason I’ve heard is MBAs are scared off bc they’ve heard MBAs aren’t getting hired in tech anymore to anyone out there who is close to this: - can that really be why SF program is down? is there anything else driving it? Comment or DM me - is tech hiring really down that much for new MBAs? Who is hiring MBAs? Comment below either way it’s a shame. it's a great program (I did it years ago) — follow me Mike Hinckley

I'm looking forward Times Higher Education's Student Success summit, where I will be diving into one of the most discussed and contested value propositions for generative AI in education: personalized learning. As the capabilities and shortcomings of GAI technologies continue to develop at a frenetic pace, and as learning- and education-centered examinations of GAI identify opportunities and challenges that go beyond the hype cycle, the slogans, and the influencers' talking points, we need to unpack what we imagine when we invoke the "personalized" in educational settings, how we implicitly are conveying an understanding (or not) of how learning happens and what enables it, and the alignment (or not) between GAI technologies and the relationships we want to build with and among our students.

Grateful for the opportunity to spend a lot of this week engaged in capacity interviews with charter school boards across Louisiana. Each conversation reinforces what distinguishes a strong board—and so much of what I have learned over the years as an operator and evaluator about how to assemble the right governing team. ✅ Embrace Diversity: Build a board that challenges your perspective. It's easy to gravitate towards familiar faces, but the real growth comes from integrating diverse viewpoints, experiences, and backgrounds. This diversity will drive innovation and strengthen your school community in ways you might not expect. ✅ Understand the Balance Between Governance and Management: Prospective board members must clearly distinguish between governance ("how well") and management ("how will"). Boards should focus on overseeing the school leader and themselves—nothing more, nothing less. School leaders are responsible for school performance.  If your board manages a high-functioning leader and a high-functioning board, you WILL have a high-functioning school.  Overstepping into management disempowers school leaders, while a lack of accountability can lead to complacency. Finding that balance is crucial. ✅ Master Accountability Metrics: Ensure your board has someone who deeply understands accountability metrics. I've seen boards well-versed in finance and operations miss the mark because they lacked context on their state's academic accountability system. The right data, interpreted correctly, is key. Your board should be comparing your school’s performance to peer institutions and national benchmarks. Without this context, data is just numbers, and numbers alone won’t drive student success. Feeling energized by the meaningful work this week, even though these 4-hour long Zoom marathons got me needing ALL.THE.BEVERAGES.

#Trailblazer Happy New Year Everyone! Our first Trailblazer of the year is... Amy Sherman, President and CEO of Economic Literacy Colorado! #yesAND to understanding MONEY. Bruce Montgomery and Gail Montgomery had an inspiring conversation with her, diving deep into the challenges and goals of financial literacy education. 𝑳𝒊𝒏𝒌 𝒕𝒐 𝑭𝑼𝑳𝑳 𝒗𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒐 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔! They explored crucial insights, touching upon the significance of engaging tools such as apps and games to teach finance, the pivotal role of soft skills in the workplace, and valuable advice for leaders navigating the ever-evolving landscape. Amy's forward-thinking vision for the future is nothing short of remarkable! 🌟 She envisions expanding Economic Literacy Colorado's impact to neighboring states, creating internships for underrepresented students, and advocating for financial education accessible to all. 🌍 WE LOVE THAT! Wouldn't it be amazing if all of our youth had access to incredible resources to learn more about managing money? Well, thanks to Economic Literacy Colorado - they do! Thank you, Amy -for your passion on this issue, for being a trailblazer, and for creating the wave of knowledge with your amazing staff and board of directors! Sloan Smith, CAIA, CPWA®Daniel Katz, CFA Todd Vanosdoll, Elizabeth Donley, CPA, Michelle Adams, Eric Bush, CFA, CAIA, Lisa Cashman, Peter Coors, Ryan Harris, Stephanie Hartman, PhD., Roger D. Hudson, Adrienne (Adi) Leonard, Christina Martinez, Jenny Pettit, Luis Ramirez, Nancy Rimington, Christyle "Style" Russell, MBA, Sandy Shoemaker, Tory Tripp, and Ben Wayne Don't miss out on this enlightening discussion—check it out AND be part of the movement towards a financially literate future! #financialliteracy #success #education #leadership #success #finance

Over the last four years, over 1,250 students have gone through our undergraduate program, Rem on Campus–participating in transformative consulting projects that drive real change for local small businesses. This semester we’re excited to welcome even more students into our community as we expand across North America and enter Europe! Applications for Rem on Campus Fall 2024 are now open and we cannot wait for all that’s to come. A sneak peek: 📊Strategizing with local businesses to address their most pressing challenges 💻Gaining hands-on experience in consulting, project management, and problem-solving 🫱🏻🫲🏾Connecting with industry professionals, mentors, and peers who share your passion If you’re an undergraduate interested in exploring a career in consulting and eager to make a difference in your community, we cannot wait to read your application. Visit https://lnkd.in/eZteUi8 to learn more and submit your application today! #RemOnCampus #ConsultingOpportunities #CommunityImpact #Marketing #Finance #ApplicationsOpen #Fall2024 #Consulting #UndergradConsulting #BusinessStrategy #ConsultingCareer #CampusConsulting #StudentExperience #ProfessionalGrowth

As we near the end of another educational chapter, it's the perfect time to forward plan! ✨ Step Into Teaching is ready to put in the work for you this summer, scouring your region for the most promising graduate teaching talents while you relax and soak in the sun of your well-deserved break! ☀️🌴 We know you're caught in an end-of-year whirlwind 🌪️, but take a brief pause to think ahead. Chat with us before the deck chairs are out! 📆 Schedule a call and seize the golden opportunity to explore your school's unique needs with our regional education partners. 🗣️✨ Our curated service focuses on the ideal alignment, pairing the ultimate graduate with your school's culture and aspirations. For those crucial learning support, teaching assistant, or academic mentor positions for the next school year, we're here to ensure they're filled by hearts eager to make a lasting impact. 💖 When you choose Step Into Teaching, you map out a clear trajectory for our grads and reap multiple benefits for your school 🎓➡️🏫. Imagine a stellar academic year placement blossoming into a permanent addition to your team - without any additional finder's fees - or fostering their journey to become the teachers of tomorrow. We recognise budgets are stretched and the future is a puzzle, but starting our dialogue before summer can lay the foundation for an outstanding 2024/2025. 🌟 Let's discover the graduates who'll leap into September armed with inspiration and zeal to uplift your students 📚✨. Whether your summer days include a little bit of work or a moment of downtime, we can arrange interviews or meet & greets to fit your schedule 📅🤝. Our education consultants are lined up for a no-pressure chat so just shoot us a message 💌 with when you are available over the next week, and we'll make sure our talk is fruitful and timely. Together, let's craft an academic year that starts as a success story! 🏆 For more info, journey to stepintoteaching.co.uk or dial us up at 01926 968901📞. Let's transform education into the crowning event of September! 🍎🎉 #Education #TeachingJobs #GraduateProgrammes

As we near the end of another educational chapter, it's the perfect time to forward plan! ✨ Step Into Teaching is ready to put in the work for you this summer, scouring your region for the most promising graduate teaching talents while you relax and soak in the sun of your well-deserved break! ☀️🌴 We know you're caught in an end-of-year whirlwind 🌪️, but take a brief pause to think ahead. Chat with us before the deck chairs are out! 📆 Schedule a call and seize the golden opportunity to explore your school's unique needs with our regional education partners. 🗣️✨ Our curated service focuses on the ideal alignment, pairing the ultimate graduate with your school's culture and aspirations. For those crucial learning support, teaching assistant, or academic mentor positions for the next school year, we're here to ensure they're filled by hearts eager to make a lasting impact. 💖 When you choose Step Into Teaching, you map out a clear trajectory for our grads and reap multiple benefits for your school 🎓➡️🏫. Imagine a stellar academic year placement blossoming into a permanent addition to your team - without any additional finder's fees - or fostering their journey to become the teachers of tomorrow. We recognise budgets are stretched and the future is a puzzle, but starting our dialogue before summer can lay the foundation for an outstanding 2024/2025. 🌟 Let's discover the graduates who'll leap into September armed with inspiration and zeal to uplift your students 📚✨. Whether your summer days include a little bit of work or a moment of downtime, we can arrange interviews or meet & greets to fit your schedule 📅🤝. Our education consultants are lined up for a no-pressure chat so just shoot us a message 💌 with when you are available over the next week, and we'll make sure our talk is fruitful and timely. Together, let's craft an academic year that starts as a success story! 🏆 For more info, journey to stepintoteaching.co.uk or dial us up at 01926 968901📞. Let's transform education into the crowning event of September! 🍎🎉 #Education #TeachingJobs #GraduateProgrammes

This month marks the 17th anniversary of our John Hancock MLK Scholars Program, and we’re excited to welcome another outstanding group of 22 young Boston-area adults into the program. Participants, 16-18 years old, will spend their summer with us tackling meaningful job experiences right here in our corporate offices and in other community-based organizations in the city.    Since its inception in 2008, our MLK Scholars Program has invested more than $16 million to provide 6,000 young adults with meaningful job experiences. One of the primary goals of the program is to level the playing field for young people who don’t have equal access to the work experiences and networks that are key to building long-term skills, self-confidence, and financial empowerment.    The program provides guidance on career readiness and financial literacy to help participants grow as leaders in the office, the classroom, and the greater community. The program also benefits local nonprofit organizations that employ MLK Scholars, providing them with an opportunity to engage Boston’s diverse student population in potential career paths in their industries – with some students even returning as college interns and full-time hires after college.    As we welcome another group of outstanding students this year, I can’t help but think of a quote from our program’s namesake, who once said, “the function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education.”    I couldn’t have said it better myself.

As we approach summer (hiring season in education), here's a friendly reminder for leaders/decision makers in any industry: