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Honored to have received an invitation from Senator Jerry Cirino to present at the Ohio Senate Workforce and Higher Education Committee alongside Commissioner Regovich, Lakeland Community College President Dr. Ahuja, and Mentor Public Schools Superintendent Craig Heath. In the 14 months since we launched our unique collaboration, which embraces a paradigm shift in workforce education by aligning government, higher education, industry partners, and local K-12 institutions, the results have been extraordinary. This fall, both Mentor Public Schools and Lakeland Community College reached historic milestones, achieving the highest levels of college credit participation in the history of each institution. Mentor Public Schools achieved another significant milestone, with over 43% of junior and senior students participating in career technical education programs. Additionally, organizations in Lake County secured over $16 million in competitive workforce training grants, further advancing opportunities for workforce development. This partnership is built on a shared commitment to future-focused programming, ensuring all students are college and career ready by equipping them with the skills and opportunities needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving workforce. Our presentation is below. https://lnkd.in/gr2U_CxG Lakeland Community College Mentor Public Schools Mentor Area Chamber of Commerce Ohio ACTE Ohio Association of Comprehensive and Compact Career-Technical Schools (Ohio CCS) Ohio Association of Community Colleges Ohio Department of Education and Workforce Ohio Department of Higher Education Lake County, Ohio

Post Secondary Commission Event for reimagining higher education is a valuable wisdom generating event looking Head 2025+ to strengthen k12 preteens in particular, at Title 1 schools, as a start point. Here at Fairfax County*Alexandra Twin Town Geo of diverse multi ethnic culture, most title 1 preteens will not choose a path of a STEM education 4 year College degree. In fact, most such Title 1 poor neighborhood preteens will not be motivated or included to any college degree, based on many years of past records. 02. Now have to go to pilot Demo based on success model such as our virtual team based STEM Edu Preproposal. 03. please send a Carnegie POC for a personal small group meeting, perhaps cohosted by a nonprofit, 501-C3here, educate Fairfax CEO and newly elected Afro American Mayor of Alexandria, VA, as possible if ok for you. Thanks ,Avi **STEM Edu Title 1** Virtual my email icptwin45ATgmail.com public profile LinkedIn.com/in/cafetwin/

The University of Michigan’s expansion of its Go Blue Guarantee as early as next fall is a big step forward in making higher education more accessible. Programs like this—along with efforts at Wayne State University and other Michigan institutions—are opening new pathways for young people. These initiatives don’t just change lives; they pave the way for a future where equitable access to higher education is the norm. At Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit, we see the power of opportunity every day. Over the past 30 years, 95% of Mosaic alumni have gone on to college, with a 74% college persistence rate. As we prepare youth for post-secondary education and careers, programs like the Go Blue Guarantee help amplify their voices and create new possibilities. Let’s continue the work to turn possibilities into achievements. #EducationMatters #YouthEmpowerment #EducationEquity #PathwaysToPossibility

Five charter public schools in western Washington have achieved a remarkable milestone, with 68% of their graduates from the class of 2024 accepted into 4-year colleges. The schools, including Summit Olympus in Tacoma, Whatcom Intergenerational High School in Bellingham, Summit Atlas, Summit Sierra, and Rainier Valley Leadership Academy in Seattle, have demonstrated their commitment to academic excellence and student success. These charter schools serve a disproportionately high percentage of Black, Indigenous, students of color, and students from low-income households, providing them with an alternative learning environment that allows them to thrive. Summit Atlas, a charter school in Seattle, has maintained strong graduation and college acceptance rates, with over 95% of its students getting accepted to a four-year college. The school focuses on ensuring that its students are set up for success beyond high school, whether they choose college, other training, or a career. Despite the success of charter schools in the state, challenges remain, including less funding than traditional public schools. However, the schools are committed to ensuring that all students are set up for life-long success, and are advocating for equitable funding to support their mission. What are your thoughts on the role of charter schools in providing alternative education options for students and their families? Do you believe charter schools should receive the same funding as traditional public schools?

The narrative surrounding elitism in postsecondary education is harmful toward efforts in decreasing the wealth gap and fighting poverty. Postsecondary education offers societal and democratic value in addition to economic value.

Hope IS a strategy. Ignore the Harvard biz school pundits. Without strategic and purposeful optimism, we are doomed. So today I’m grateful to Complete College America for laying out in painstaking detail exactly why there is hope for higher ed— if only we are willing to fight and rescue it from its worst impulses. This essential report says the quiet parts out loud: ??Elitism rules the current system and that’s no accident. ??The primary problem faced by public colleges and universities? Underfunding. ??Higher ed cannot support a healthy democracy if it continues its privatized ways. We have to work on making it a public good available to all. Bottom line, this CCA report affirms what’s at stake and clarifies that students are humans first- and always. It reflects a real journey for CCA and one that thrills and inspires me. This is a #RealCollege must read ???????????????????? Way to go Yolanda Watson Spiva, Ph.D., BCC Dhanfu E. Elston, Ph.D. Charles Ansell #highereducation #affordability #basicneeds #democracy

It was such a pleasure sitting down with Dr. Aaron Thompson to discuss the power of Higher Education, how it's impacted his life, and how he is paying it forward. Follow the link below to listen now and be sure to give us a follow!

THEC along with the Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) announced today a new partnership with Ithaka S+R to expand educational opportunities for adult learners across the state. The Community of Practice will bring together leaders from Tennessee's community colleges to develop innovative strategies supporting degree completion for Tennesseans who have previously earned college credits but did not finish and cannot return due to account holds. Key Highlights: ?? A data-driven approach to improve higher education outcomes ?? Expansion of support for adult learners to achieve their educational goals ?? A commitment to making Tennessee a national leader in higher education success Read more here: https://lnkd.in/g553fYH4

?? Exciting News in Education Choice!?ExcelinEd?has just launched an incredible new resource called "School Choice Matters" - a comprehensive online tool that maps out educational choice policies across all 50 states. Key Features of this Game-Changing Resource: ? Detailed analysis of 40 different school choice policies ? Interactive state-by-state comparisons ? Deep dives into four core areas: Open Enrollment Charter Schools Private School Choice Homeschooling This launch comes on the heels of the inspiring?ExcelinEd?National Summit in Oklahoma City, where education leaders gathered to discuss how "Policy Changes Lives." The timing couldn't be better as organizations like?ACE Scholarships continue working on the ground to transform these policies into real opportunities for families. ?? Why This Matters: ? Parents understand that one-size-fits-all education doesn't work ? Every state has different approaches to school choice ? Policymakers need clear data to make informed decisions ? Families deserve access to educational options that fit their needs The tool helps bridge the gap between policy and practice, showing exactly how states can expand educational opportunities - the same mission that drives ACE Scholarships' work in providing K-12 scholarships to children from low-income families. Want to explore educational options in your state? Visit excelined.org to access this powerful new resource! #EducationChoice #SchoolChoice #EdPolicy #StudentSuccess #EducationEquity

A Forbes columnist highlights the success of the National Education Equity Lab, whose partners include #PennSP2. “Introduction to the Social Work/Social Policy Profession,” an SP2-produced pilot course, is part of the Lab’s curriculum of online college credit-bearing courses provided to underserved students in teacher-led high school classrooms.