Sentences with phrase «postsecondary system»

Understanding the educational transitions that students must navigate into and through postsecondary systems is critical to improving opportunities for all students.

A commission made up of college of education deans, state legislators, university presidents, heads of postsecondary systems, state and district superintendents, and leaders of nationwide organizations has released a report presenting recommendations for state policy related to teacher preparation data systems.

May 20, 2017 — Starting this fall, Minnesota students can submit their 10th - grade reading and 11th - grade math scores to the state postsecondary system to demonstrate college readiness & place into credit - bearing coursework.

There are two public postsecondary systems in the state — the Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) and the University of Tennessee (UT).

But, after nearly a decade, the state still faces significant challenges in smoothing the transition for students moving between its K - 12 and postsecondary systems.

Coupled with adequate and supportive advising, these earlier exam results might help students, parents, and teachers work together to fill gaps in students» skills before they enter the postsecondary system.

«Community colleges are really the critical piece of the postsecondary system that needs to be strengthened,» says Academic Dean Robert Schwartz.

In addition, she was a key leader in Tennessee's work to transform public higher education by aligning Tennessee's postsecondary system and the state's economic goals through changes in academic, fiscal, and administrative policies.

«By creating a more robust postsecondary data infrastructure, a student - level data network can begin to paint a more complete picture of student outcomes in our postsecondary system.»

Ultimately, we hope to transform our public education systems into coordinated college - and - career systems that link school districts, postsecondary systems, and workforce sectors.

The Great Lakes College and Career Pathways Partnership communities were chosen for demonstrating committed leadership and strong partnerships across K - 12 and postsecondary systems to support college and career readiness.

With its focus on supporting state efforts to prepare all students for college and career, the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) presents K — 12 and postsecondary systems the opportunity to invest in meaningful partnerships that provide targeted supports and acceleration opportunities to help more students graduate high school prepared to succeed in college.

As more K - 12 and postsecondary systems are working together on issues of college readiness, persistence and completion, better data — including postsecondary enrollment, remediation, and persistence — is necessary to support student success.

With its focus on supporting state efforts to prepare all students for college and career, the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) presents K — 12 and postsecondary systems the opportunity to invest in meaningful partnerships that provide targeted supports and acceleration opportunities...

This report from Jobs for the Future explores challenges facing underserved youth in the postsecondary system and offers eight recommendations for state policymakers to address barriers to entry and successful completion for such populations.

In Massachusetts, a state where remedial education costs upwards of $ 57 million a year, there is a great opportunity to break down silos and build partnerships across secondary and postsecondary systems that support student learning and facilitate the transition from high school to college.

The reports provide information on recent high school graduates enrolled in college, subdivided by district, school, college, and postsecondary system.

Minnesota's Technical Skill Assessment project (TSA), which was launched in 2009 and has since expanded to encompass 79 Career Pathways, demonstrates how states can develop a strong assessment framework by engaging the employer community and aligning secondary and postsecondary systems.

These states can and should serve as a model for others seeking to build and expand activities that align K - 12 and postsecondary systems to close equity gaps and improve the earning potential of our citizens.

Study researchers identified six major themes derived from the data gathered: (a) engagement, (b) a strong focus on student learning, (c) certification of knowledge and skills, (d) POS connected secondary and postsecondary systems, (e) POS raised the understanding of and respect for CTE among stakeholders, and (f) high - quality teachers made a difference in the delivery of programs.

Issue Brief: Linking Secondary and Postsecondary Systems — Lessons from Indiana Overview This trip provided participants the opportunity to experience the many facets of creating cross-system linkages by visiting schools and meeting with leaders of promising efforts in Indiana.