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🎊 📊 Exciting insights ahead! The Chronicle of Higher Education, Host Ian Wilhelm and a distinguished panel of experts in student support explore strategies for elevating graduation and retention rates in our evolving post-pandemic environment. Tiffany Buffumi - Assoc. Vice Provost for Student Success at The Johns Hopkins University, shares valuable perspectives on the current challenges students face, including pandemic related stress, anxiety, imposter syndrome, and the need for belonging. She mentions one of the main purposes of her role are redefining student success, supporting interrupted academic journeys, enabling the return of non-traditional students and addressing challenges of work, family, school, and mental health. 🌟 Sabrina Sanders, Ed.D.sheds light on her role in redefining student success within the California State University-Dominguez Hills system, focusing on supporting degree completion for students facing interruptions in their academic journeys, and how exploring the strategies implemented can bring back students, emphasizing social justice and equity. 🌟 Jillian Kinzie Admin, National Survey of Student Engagement (NESSIE) addresses the importance of paying attention to students' voices. Learn about the ongoing efforts to understand students' needs, fostering a new normal in higher education that prioritizes the quality of the student experience. Diving into the evolving conversation about engagement post-pandemic, recognizing the permanence of virtual learning and the significance of mental health considerations. 🚀 Goals for 2024: 🌐 Improve graduation, retention, and academic rates 🌐 Invest in platforms like Starfish for faculty-student engagement 🌐 Utilize text platforms for positive reinforcement and academic progress tracking 🌐 Journey towards a more student-centric approach 🌐 Contribute to the radical reimagining of student success in the post-pandemic era. Let's navigate challenges together and strive for an inclusive, equitable, and enriching academic experience. 📈 #StudentSuccess #HigherEducation #HigherEd #SIS #students

Our partners are doing great work making the case for high school students’ equitable access to postsecondary – both college AND career -- advising and the systemic approaches that we need to make it happen. In a new article, Janice Bloom explains that: “Doing this requires a whole school effort to build what we call “postsecondary access infrastructure” – school structures to ensure that every student has multiple exposures to a variety of postsecondary paths, that they receive personalized, expert, and culturally competent counseling and support with their exploration and application." https://lnkd.in/ekbcd8fB

Results for America and the Annenberg Institute at Brown University recently released a new EdResearch for Action brief, Strengthening School Connectedness to Increase Student Success, that highlights five proven strategies school leaders and teachers can use to help students feel more connected and engaged at school, including: ✔️ Measuring connectedness to establish a baseline, identify areas for improvement and monitor progress.  ✔️ Using explicit strategies, like greeting students warmly, to show students they care and know them as individuals.  ✔️ Quickly intervening in bullying situations.  ✔️ Encouraging participation in extracurricular activities, particularly those that offer students the opportunity to mentor or tutor.  ✔️ Embracing cultural diversity. Written by leading scholars – Robert Balfanz (Everyone Graduates Center, Johns Hopkins University), Angela Jerabek (BARR Center (Building Assets, Reducing Risks)), Krystal Payne (Network for College Success at the University of Chicago) and Jenny Scala (American Institutes for Research) – the brief encourages school leaders to simultaneously address all components of connectedness in order to promote student success. It also identifies three strategies to avoid. Read the new brief here: https://lnkd.in/dRyRGrGe

📣 The White House recently held the Every Day Counts Summit to address #ChronicAbsenteeism and #StudentEngagement. Amongst the new actions and resources that the Biden-Harris administration announced was our latest EdResearch for Action brief titled Strengthening School Connectedness to Increase Student Success. In a school setting, the dependable presence of caring adults, even just one, can set youth on the path to health and success. Take a student who is suffering from some hardship at home or in their community; Just them feeling seen and supported by school staff can serve as the promotive factor that buffers any toxic stress corroding their development and ability to learn. I am proud of this brief because it outlines the interpersonal, pedagogical, and policy methods for architecting care into school culture. Schools offer our country the unique opportunity and responsibility to systematize the "holding environment", where the full potential of each child can be actualized because they feel a sense of security and belonging. This is how our students experience school connectedness, and this is why our students show up for school ready to engage 🎒 📖 Learn more from the brief itself (and the White House summit Fact Sheet - https://lnkd.in/enuJ9XzA) below 👇

Exploring the power of relationships in education, a recent pilot across 49 schools has illuminated how focusing on connections can dramatically enhance both academic outcomes and attendance. The "student success systems" strategy, aimed at fostering a supportive and engaging school climate, has shown significant promise, especially in high-poverty areas. This approach underscores the critical role of emotional and social support in student achievement. https://lnkd.in/e-v5AqXA

This is a really fascinating article for me. As someone who is aware of the multitude of conferences and consultations on "rethinking education" that emerged before and after the pandemic, I'm left to wonder how much of these conversations are actually influencing the very persons they aim to help (i.e., students), and what are the barriers that need to be overcome to push innovations in education forward? https://lnkd.in/eGiZgXdn

Gaining admission to one of New York City's prestigious private schools is an arduous journey, often likened to the competitiveness of getting into elite universities like Harvard or Stanford. The process is a labyrinth of meticulous planning, strategic positioning, and unwavering determination. For families aspiring to provide their children with a top-tier educational experience, navigating this intricate maze can feel like an insurmountable task. However, with careful preparation and the right guidance, it is possible to successfully steer your child towards these coveted institutions. The stakes are high, as these elite schools offer unparalleled academic rigor, exceptional resources, and a nurturing environment that fosters intellectual curiosity and personal growth. Securing a spot in one of these institutions is not just about academic achievement; it's about unlocking a world of opportunities that can shape a child's future trajectory. In this comprehensive guide, we'll delve into the intricate world of NYC's prestigious private school admissions, providing insights and strategies to help you navigate this complex process with confidence.  https://lnkd.in/eWT2r_u6

Feeling understood, accepted and cared about by teachers and peers can boost students’ attendance, enhance their mental and physical health, and positively shape their futures. Yet not all students are forming those crucial connections at school.  Results for America and the Annenberg Institute at Brown University recently released a new EdResearch for Action brief, Strengthening School Connectedness to Increase Student Success, that highlights five proven strategies school leaders and teachers can use to help students feel more connected and engaged at school, including: • Measuring connectedness to establish a baseline, identify areas for improvement and monitor progress.  • Using explicit strategies, like greeting students warmly, to show students they care and know them as individuals.  • Quickly intervening in bullying situations.  • Encouraging participation in extracurricular activities, particularly those that offer students the opportunity to mentor or tutor.  • Embracing cultural diversity. Written by leading scholars – Robert Balfanz (Everyone Graduates Center, Johns Hopkins University), Angela Jerabek (BARR Center), Krystal Payne (Network for College Success, University of Chicago) and Jenny Scala (American Institutes for Research) – the brief encourages school leaders to simultaneously address all components of connectedness in order to promote student success. It also identifies three strategies to avoid. Read the brief now: https://lnkd.in/dRyRGrGe