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How do we solve our most pressing challenges in recruiting and retaining great, diverse teachers? The Louisiana Board of Regents' Recruitment, Retention, and Recovery Task Force offers a great case study. At last week's meeting, state leaders shared that enrollment in their undergraduate and post-bac teacher preparation pathways saw dramatic increases (~25% growth across pathways). These shifts are, in part, due to specific policy actions this Task Force has recommended over the last 2.5 years to remove barriers and strengthen supports for aspiring and current teachers. At Deans for Impact we are proud to partner with the Board of Regents to expand access to practice-based, instructionally-focused teacher pathways. If you're a leader working to identify solutions to flip the script on teacher shortages, preparation, and well-being, let's connect and figure out how we can collaborate! Learn more about actions taken by the Louisiana Task Force here: https://lnkd.in/gmJb5gD7

As education leaders grapple with the ongoing struggle to recruit and retain a diverse teaching workforce, this Education Week article sheds light on key insights and successful strategies. From broadening the search for educators of color to fostering inclusive working environments, the journey to educational equity is a collective responsibility. Read more: https://hubs.ly/Q02dpmf40

💫N E W B L O G 💫 from Rebecca Lewis-Pankratz "As we navigate the journey of constructing resilience-oriented schools, we frequently grapple with the challenge of cultivating strong relationships with both struggling students and struggling staff, while also determining effective disciplinary methods that yield desired outcomes. Many schools find themselves on a path leading toward restorative practices and approaches. Our team has been diligently working on a framework that specifically addresses the aforementioned challenges, empowering staff to act as change-makers and undertake the demanding task of serving our most challenging students. Given the prevalent challenging behaviors in our schools, a balance of strong relationships and high accountability becomes imperative." Read more: https://lnkd.in/gm-MwVCc

Developmental education is a critical issue at community colleges, according to a new UPDATE on Research and Leadership piece by Nina Owolabi and Stacy Bennett, Ph.D. When first introduced, developmental education was considered a means to support students in their pursuit of college-level courses. More recently, however, much of the research and discussion about developmental education has had a decidedly negative tone. Read "Reforming Developmental Education in Illinois" at https://lnkd.in/g7Yzmp9M.

How are culture wars shaping California's school board meetings? Professor of Education Policy Julie Marsh shares her insights on KCBS Radio. In this segment, Marsh explores: The impact of political tensions on local education The role of school boards in navigating contentious issues Balancing parental concerns with educational priorities Click the link in the first comment to gain perspective on this critical education issue.

Our nation's young people depend on predictable access to well-trained and well-supported educators. Thus, we're encouraged by the U.S. Department of Education's new efforts to expand high-quality and affordable pathways into teaching, increase pay, and strengthen working conditions. 🔭 Yesterday, ED joined the Biden-Harris Administration’s Good Jobs Initiative, issuing a set of Good Jobs Principles for Education describing factors that comprise a more desirable teaching job. 👩🏫 Efforts like these are a big part of why we founded the Coalition to Reimagine the Teaching Role alongside Education Resource Strategies, Opportunity Culture, Teach Plus, and Arizona State University Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College. ⭐These principles are an important step toward making the teaching profession more dynamic, rewarding, collaborative, sustainable, and diverse. Learn more: https://hubs.la/Q02rLg0v0

In his State of the Union, the President said he wants to “expand high-quality tutoring and summer learning time and see to it that every child learns to read by third grade.” 📢 Though the Covid-19 pandemic has subsided, millions of kids are still feeling its effects in school. The average 14-year-old in the United States today is nearly a full grade level behind, and the gaps between students in low-income schools and wealthy schools are getting wider — not narrower. Teachers, principals, and district leaders know this. With strong bipartisan leadership from state and federal policymakers and an emphasis on evidence-based practices that are proven to work, we are optimistic that American schools can help get kids back on track and close longstanding opportunity gaps.

Join us tomorrow! This is going to be a fascinating conversation about the importance of teachers in our communities and what we need to do to support them and our children. #WGU #wguadvancement #teachers #webinar #meetingthemoment

The U.S. Department of Justice Community Relations Service, the DOJ COPS office, and The Ohio State University's Divided Community Project released a new publication: "Navigating Conflicts: A Guide for Campus Leaders and Public Safety Personnel.” I encourage those in higher education leadership and campus police/public safety to review this guide as students begin to return to campus. "The Guide is built on the understanding that conflict plays a valuable and necessary role on campuses, and that divergent views, robust discourse, and disagreement can produce new ideas and stronger relationships. The authors have designed this resource to help campuses move disagreements that are inherent to academic life towards peaceful outcomes, regardless of viewpoint." - DOJ.