What is the Current Landscape for Postsecondary Competency-Based Education in the United States?
In State of the Field: Findings From the 2020 National Survey of Postsecondary Competency-Based Education, the American Institutes for Research (AIR) shares data from its third nationwide scan. An overarching takeaway is that despite any setbacks that could have occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic, interest in postsecondary competency-based education has grown. In Fall 2020, 3,217… Read More ›
For Students, Lived Experience = Expertise
As I watched the youth researchers deliver their project presentations during the conclusion of the YARI Project held in December 2020, I beamed with excitement, awe, inspiration and pride. After a formidably challenging year, to say the least, the youth researchers forged ahead and persisted to successfully complete their research projects. The final event did… Read More ›
2021 Youth Summit
Students and Educators for Equity (SEE) and Youth Restorative Justice (YRJ) aim to bring together a collective of student voices to highlight the effects of disproportionality on students, while providing best practices to address and dismantle disproportionality. The youth-led summit will elevate student perspectives in an effort to foster inclusive, humanizing and critical learning environments… Read More ›
Let’s Hear It from the Next Generation! Virtual Panels with Mastery Collaborative Youth Advisors
What do middle and high school students wish all adults magically knew about them? You’re invited to a conversation with Mastery Collaborative Youth Advisors, cohosted by the Mastery Collaborative (MC), CompetencyWorks, and KnowledgeWorks on April 22, 2021, from 3:30 – 5:30 PM EST. Please join as NYC public school students speak out about these topics and more: sense of… Read More ›
Reflections and Resources for Educators Facilitating Youth-Led Research
After concluding the youth-led research project, YARI, Director of the Youth Development Master’s Program at Rhode Island College, Victoria Restler, sat down to reflect on what educators, mentors and graduate students involved in the project learned from working with youth. What is your biggest takeaway from your involvement and role in the YARI project? I… Read More ›
Promising Practices and Recommendations for Designing Dual Enrollment for Students from Special Populations
In Dual Enrollment for Students from Special Populations: Improving College Transitions for English Learners, Students with Disabilities, Foster Youth and Young People Experiencing Homelessness, JFF explores promising practices and recommendations for designing dual enrollment with the assets and needs of these students at the center. Interest in dual enrollment opportunities in California is at an all-time high, enough… Read More ›
Student researches how historically marginalized students can pursue meaningful careers after high school
Everitt Price is part of the cohort of youth researchers in the Youth Action Researchers at the Intersection project. He researched the question: How can historically marginalized students pursue meaningful paths and healthy careers after high school?” Meet the Student Researcher Everitt Price (he, him) Family members: Mom, grandma and three sisters Favorite song: Dream On by Aerosmith What would people not know just by looking at you: I can dance. How you… Read More ›
Culturally Responsive Education Hub
Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT) focuses on providing quality education to all students, with curriculum and content reflective of their identities and school environments that are safe and supportive. The Culturally Responsive Education (CRE) Hub provides history, tools and resources to learn about and build the movement for culturally responsive education and ethnic studies. The site… Read More ›
Student and Teacher Agency in Action: the Self-Direction Toolkit Development Process
Researchers tell us and employers confirm that individuals who demonstrate the 21st-century skills of self-direction, communication, creativity and collaboration excel in post-secondary and career experiences. So the more schools can support the development of those crucial skills, the more we’ll be ensuring our graduates are successful in both the workplace and college. Figuring out how… Read More ›
Youth Examine How Their District Can Improve Education for High School ESL/ELL Latinx Students
Angel Feliz and Michellet (Michy) Brand are part of the cohort of youth researchers in the Youth Action Researchers at the Intersection project. They researched the question: How can the Providence public schools district improve their education for high school ESL/ELL Latinx students? Meet the Student Researchers Angel Feliz (he, him) Birthplace: Dominican Republic Family… Read More ›
Students Examine How Racial and Ethnic Backgrounds of Teachers and Students Affect Classroom Relationships
Laila Ibrahim and Amy Monroy are youth researchers involved in the Youth Action Researchers at the Intersection (YARI) project. They researched the question: How do the racial/ethnic backgrounds of teachers and students affect student-teacher relationships within the classroom? https://youtu.be/7Pxu0v6WTS0 Meet the Student Researchers Laila Ibrahim (she, her) Birthplace: Pasadena, CAFamily members: Parents and older sisterCurrent favorite book: A Brief… Read More ›
Students Explore the Advantages and Disadvantages Female Students of Color Face in Schools
Crissanny and Michelle are part of the cohort of youth researchers in the Youth Action Researchers at the Intersection project. They researched the question: What advantages and disadvantages do female students of color face in schools, and how does it affect their learning journeys? Meet the Student Researchers Crisanny Martinez (she, her) Birthplace: Dominican Republic… Read More ›