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Higher Education Awareness One of the first steps to increase higher education access for underrepresented groups is to raise their awareness and aspirations about the benefits and possibilities of higher education. Outreach and awareness programs can take various forms, such as mentoring, tutoring, college visits, summer camps, workshops, and online platforms, that expose students to different academic and career options, provide information and guidance on admission and financial aid processes, and foster a sense of belonging and confidence in their potential. Outreach and awareness programs can target students at different stages of their educational journey, from elementary school to high school, and involve various stakeholders, such as teachers, counselors, parents, peers, and role models. https://auv.edu.vn #auv #auvvietnam #auvscholarship #auvadmission

Workforce development shouldn't begin in high school, but rather earlier. Research has shown that students begin to lose interest and disengage in school during middle school years. Losing interest may lead to dropping out. Dropping out means losing the opportunity at a sustainable career. Middle school is the PRIME time to begin intentionally showing students the connection between school and the workforce. As a teacher, my heart is aching for all students to know how school connects to their future. If it doesn't, then what is the purpose of school? #Fulbright #FulbrightTeach #TeacherResearcher #WorkforceDevelopment #CareerExploration #CTE #MiddleSchool Association for Career and Technical Education Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) Baltimore County Public Schools AMLE

The very title of this article about returning adult students underscores the problem. An alternative title could be: "Why Is It So Hard to Get People Back in College Once They Stopped Out Because Higher Education Was Not Able to Meet Their Needs" Returning adult students have so many obstacles to overcome, not the least of which is the personal sense that they failed. More often than not, they did not fail; life simply got in the way and the structures in many higher ed institutions were not equipped to accommodate. We need to stop problematizing students on why they "quit" and take this as an opportunity for reflection in higher ed on how we serve. https://lnkd.in/gzNBhxq5 #highereducation #highered #highereducationleadership #returningadult #enrollmentmanagement #access #collegestudents #colleges #collegesanduniversities #collegeadmissions #admissions #enrollmentmarketing #enrollment

Much chatter these days about aligning what kids learn at school with what they'll need at work. Consider Mission Statements of two typical Midwest school districts: 1) "Educating each student to be a lifelong learner and and caring, responsible citizen" and 2) "All students will become responsible, independent learners capable of making informed decisions in a democratic society as well as in the dynamic global community" They sound great. But imagine squeezing "employable" in there! See the #4 in The Challenge and Promise of American STEM Education https://shorturl.at/pOX39 #TIES #STEMeducation #STEMcareers

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Dive into our article on diversifying career exposure in elementary education! Explore how we're opening doors to unique professions, igniting curiosity, and shaping future-ready minds. #Education #CareerReadiness

𝐖𝐞 𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐞𝐛𝐞, 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞? 💭🏫 Education is every child’s right and has the power to transform their lives. Providing them access to it allows them to reach their full potential and become society’s next leaders. As we prepare for the new school year, let’s remember that children are the primary stakeholders in their education. #VoiceofChildren advocates for child participation and asks decision-makers to listen and consider children’s opinions when creating academic policies and developmental programs for them. By involving children, we can create genuine student-centered learning environments and help them achieve their goals for themselves and the wider community.

If you've listened to myself or any of my colleagues at American Student Assistance in the last few years, you've heard us talk at length about #middleschool as the prime time to engage kids in #careerreadiness learning. This is often met with questions. And rightly so. Why middle school? Isn't that too young? How can middle school #careerexploration even work? A couple of months ago, I shared a resource we published that focused on learnings we obtained from providing grants to middle schools around Massachusetts for career exploration—the challenges, the triumphs, and the opportunities. Our piece in Medium (linked below) highlights these key findings and best practices, including first-hand testimonials from educators, administrators, and students who participated in these programs. ➡ https://bit.ly/47aG4kw If you've worked with middle school-aged kids to help them explore careers, what are some of the things you noticed? What were the most difficult and rewarding parts of the experience? As we continue to navigate this space, input from the community is critical.

What are the societal structures that have created an environment where college is seen as so high stakes and that have created campuses as complex bureaucratic structures? How can we in HE find ways to make our institutions more human-scale?

Happy National Higher Education Day! 🎓 Let's celebrate this day by educating students about scholarship opportunities and college readiness tactics! Share your best tip for students in the comments below! 👇 #NationalHigherEducationDay #HigherEducation #EducationMatters #CollegeLife #StudentSuccess #EducationGoals #FutureLeaders #HigherEd #EducationIsKey #EducationForAll #CollegeBound #EducationEmpowers #EducationFirst #EducationAdvocacy #EducationAwareness #EducationImpact #EducationEquality #EducationOpportunities #EducationInspires #EducationTransforms