The College and Career Readiness of U.S. High School Graduates
This report, one of the annual 50-state reports on each state’s adoption of college- and career-ready (CCR) policies as reflected in state standards, graduation requirements, assessments, and accountability systems. Having the right policies is necessary to ensure that students graduate academically prepared for college and careers, but policy alone is insufficient– implementation of policy matters. So… Read More ›
Twitter Chat on Competency-Based Education #21stEdChat
Brian Stack, principal at Sanborn Regional High School (NH), is hosting a Twitter chat this Sunday and the Nellie Mae Education Foundation invites you to attend! Join #21stEdChat this Sunday, April 17th from 8:00pm – 9:00pm EST to talk about competency-based education. You can connect with Brain and learn more about what he’s been doing… Read More ›
Designing and Implementing a Student-Centered ELO Program (Video Tool Suite)
This Students at the Center Hub video takes a look at the complex process of implementing a successful extended learning opportunity (ELO) in a student-centered high school. Follow the students and staff at the ELO program at Highlander Charter School as they explore the logistical side of anytime/anywhere learning and discuss what it can take to get students out of the… Read More ›
Speeding up High School Reform in New England
This article discusses college readiness. While high school graduation rates are high in New England, Nellie Mae Education Foundation President & CEO, Nicholas Donohue notes that college readiness is not. In this op-ed for The Hechinger Report, Donohue asks: What does it mean to be truly ready for college? Source Organization: The Hechinger Report Visit the Resource
Preliminary Implications of Maine’s Proficiency-based Diploma Program
This report was written by the Maine Education Policy Research Institute at the request of the state legislature. The post’s author also provides his commentary and conclusions upon reading the report. Source Organization: KnowledgeWorks Visit the Resource
Our Schools Our Future
Our Schools Our Future is a community group in Sanford, Maine with the mission to partner with parents, students and schools to amplify parent and youth voice in education so all students receive what they need to succeed. The group is working to grow public support for implementation of student-centered, proficiency-based learning in the district.… Read More ›
New England Secondary School Consortium
This organization, the New England Secondary School Consortium (NESSC), is a regional partnership that promotes innovations in the design and delivery of secondary education across New England. Five states—Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont—come together to promote equity and opportunity for all students. NESSC is coordinated by the Great Schools Partnership. The organization… Read More ›
Coalition of Essential Schools
This organization is a diverse network of schools committed to creating and sustaining personalized, equitable, and intellectually challenging schools. Coalition of Essential Schools (CES) provides opportunities for professional development and networking amongst member schools. CES Affiliate Centers provide technical assistance to schools committed to the CES vision. CES also advocates for local, state, and national conditions… Read More ›
The New Opportunity to Lead: A Vision for Education in Massachusetts in the Next 20 Years
This report, commissioned by the Massachusetts Business Alliance for Education, is a call to revamp the education system in Massachusetts in order to lead the world in preparing students for the demands of the 21st century. The report calls for an approach that focuses less on compliance to state mandates to one that creates conditions… Read More ›
Innovations in Developmental Education Redesign
This case study series documents the various approaches that eight Florida colleges have taken in responding to SB 1720. It highlights the decisions and processes colleges consider when implementing developmental education reform at scale, and captures lessons learned throughout the implementation process. The series is based on interviews and site visits Jobs for the Future… Read More ›
A Call to Action to Improve Math Placement Policies and Processes
This report, a call to action is based on a simple but important premise: The nation cannot allow college placement policies, processes, and instruments to undermine promising efforts to increase student success in mathematics and increase attainment of STEM credentials. Source Organization: Jobs for the Future Visit the Resource
Heavy Lifting: The State Capacities Required for Scaled Developmental Education Reform
This brief draws on the experience of four states in Jobs for the Future’s Postsecondary State Policy Network—Connecticut, Florida, North Carolina, and Virginia—that are among a very small number of states engaged in statewide developmental education reform. Developmental education is increasingly a target of reform for state policymakers. Rigorous research has exposed developmental education as a… Read More ›