It's the third year of the New Gen Leaders program within the park system. The program provides entry-level paid part-time work for students ages 16 to 18 in underserved Broward neighborhoods.
The Supreme Court's dismantling of affirmative action earlier this year sent chills down the spines of higher education and K12 leaders alike over fears that students won't have equal access to college. New data from the U.S. Department of Education reveals just how widespread the practice was.
There are tens of thousands of educators with children in their classrooms who just want an opportunity to reach their full potential. That is only going to be possible if we give teachers the time, training and technology.
If you've built a career pathways program, you know it's a complex undertaking that requires outreach and collaboration with local business and organizations. If you're only in the preliminary phase, the good news is those who have developed successful initiatives have plenty of lessons to share.
Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools' newly hired superintendent, Denise Watts, shares with District Administration her 100-day plan, which includes her "Community Conversations" initiative that she believes is important in becoming the "lead learner" for her community.
The Community College Research Center at Columbia University Teachers College has developed a new framework urging colleges and K12 districts to work together to ensure students take dual enrollment courses with vision, preparation and an eye toward postsecondary success.
"We cannot afford that kind of backsliding on a national scale," U.S. Education Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona said during a press call outlining tips for colleges and K12 schools on how to work together to ensure a diverse student body.
"We must drastically scale up our cyber skills to deliver this future, keep America secure, and ignite the next generation of American innovation," reads a first-of-its-kind government plan released on Monday that aims to meet the growing demand for cybersecurity professionals.
Superintendent Kirt Hartzler makes a bold claim about Union Public Schools that would fill any leader with pride or envy: "We truly are a high-poverty yet high-performing school district."
