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Coro is such a great program for both the cohort and the employers. Read more about this and other innovative leadership programs at #umsl #ciac #communitydevelopment #ecodevo

Since everyone is talking about the Thunder, we might as well talk about Thunder Fellows as well….. The third cohort is a wrap. Here are a few highlights: - Over $700,000 in scholarships awarded to our high school seniors - 100% of our HS graduates to attend college this fall - Two (2) HS graduates earned four-year, full-tuition scholarships (University of Tulsa) - Three (3) HS graduates to attend HBCUs (Clark Atlanta, Howard, Spellman) - Three (3) College Fellows received summer internships (so far!) Here are a few easy ways you can engage with our program: Advocate & Recruit – Encourage students & families to join our mailing list at www.ThunderFellows.org for the latest updates on the summer application process Follow Us! – Stay connected across social media platforms (@ThunderFellows) Contact Us! If you or your business would like to host an intern, present a class/presentation, drop me a message. #ThunderUp, #AlwaysOnward, #OnceAFellowAlwaysAFellow

The school year gets hectic, and it's easy to fall behind and hard to catch up. We get it! That's why we designed our summer programs: to instill good academic habits BEFORE school begins. Go to https://lnkd.in/gmw9m8_Z to learn more!

Are you ready for summer school? Join our 2024 Summer Planning Workshop on Jan. 31. Discover how to create an exceptional summer school program that bridges learning gaps and empowers students with valuable new skills for the next school year: https://hubs.li/Q02hDPST0 Who it’s for: 🎯Educators, program coordinators, and school leaders involved in summer learning programs What you’ll learn: 📘The art of effectively gauging the impact of your summer learning program 📙Proven strategies for accurately measuring academic progress

Brian Raines thoughtfully explains the continuing challenges faced by those of us who come to the profession from atypical circumstances. He also exemplifies the life-changing power of higher education. As we continue to grapple with the many challenges facing higher ed, it is essential to stay focused on stories like Brian's. I often wonder what the world would be like had we not spent most of human history excluding people from education and limiting their potential based on accidents of birth. While we will never know what we could have created, it is clear to me that destroying a system that in a very short time has created incredible intellectual capital, improved the human condition immensely, and overall made our world a better place is foolish. Yes, higher ed needs to be made better. We need to prioritize student success and support, we need to embrace meaningful intellectual diversity, we need to be better citizens of the spaces we occupy. However, there is no scenario in which those shortcomings warrant the wholesale destruction of the best system of education the world has ever known. Many of us on the inside know this and are fighting to protect one of our country's most valuable assets. Those of you on the outside need to join us in the fight. The world's most creative and successful economy was built on the foundation created by higher education. Destroy the foundation and the structure will crumble.

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Whether you join us for the five-week RISE Summer Learning Program or work with us year-round, we deliver stellar results. See how we boosted proficiency in Maryland's largest school district, led D.C. partner schools to top PARCC ELA scores, and achieved an average 57.4% year-over-year growth on state exams in our partner schools. Dive deeper to discover the lasting impact we make: https://hubs.li/Q02B9QTB0

The science of learning and development tells us that belonging is a critical building block. What if every child learned in a place that fostered pride in their identity? It’s already happening at the NACA Inspired Schools Network! #futureofeducation #futureoflearning #k12innovation

Want to learn all about Collegiate and our Head of School? Watch this Executive Insight with Dr. Rob Macrae!

Super fun time speaking with current marketing students at University of Portland - including a few students I’ve previously had in class! Hopefully my hot takes weren’t too hot 😄 Some highlights: - Don’t blanket add people on LinkedIn; invest in relationships with contacts you make like you would anyone else! - Your grades don’t matter as much as your ability to demonstrate responsibility and follow through (which more often than not ends up being reflected in your grades anyways). - Leverage college as an opportunity to learn how to think critically and connect with folks who hold different perspectives and experiences than you. Empathy and wisdom will take your career higher and farther than solely focusing on being a high performer by yourself. We need to be able to serve alongside others!