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📢 C-BEN Member Highlight A recent Inside Higher Ed article penned by Jessica Blake delves into how eight community colleges in California are developing unique programs to aid adult learners in achieving their degrees with greater speed and efficiency. At the heart of these initiatives is the competency-based education (CBE) model, which prioritizes skill-building and mastery over traditional grading systems. Our very own Lisa McIntyre-Hite, Ph.D. describes the CBE model as a “backwards design approach” to teaching and learning, emphasizing the importance of determining the core competencies students need to master and then designing the curriculum accordingly. To dive deeper into the details and learn more about the steps California community colleges are taking, do read the full article on Inside Higher Ed: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gsXqDUVw

📣 Reach University couldn’t be more proud to join our partners at the Pathways Alliance in celebration of today’s tremendous milestone for inclusive, high-quality #TeacherApprenticeships! 🎉 As #apprenticeship programs grow, we need a benchmark for high-quality apprenticeship models into #K12 teaching. In collaboration with federal, state, and local education and workforce leaders and U.S. Department of Education, the Pathways Alliance has created the National Guidelines for Apprenticeship Standards for K-12 Teaching Apprenticeships published by the U.S. Department of Labor. These guidelines outline the requirements and responsibilities that apprenticeship programs should fulfill, representing a significant milestone for nationwide apprenticeship programs. Review the guidelines: https://lnkd.in/ekQxE2FS #K12TeacherApp #TeacherApprenticeships #TeacherShortageSolutions

“The way we think about college students is changing,” - Danica Hays, Dean of the College of Education. Danica and Kenny Varner, Associate Dean for Academic Programs & Initiatives, gave insight into teacher apprentice programs in an article with The Christian Science Monitor. Using the Nevada Forward Initiative as a model to serve those interested in starting an apprentice program. 💡 🔗 Read the full article at https://lnkd.in/gTgxWemd

As apprenticeship programs grow, we need a benchmark for high-quality apprenticeship models into K-12 teaching. In collaboration with federal, state, and local education, workforce leaders and the U.S. Department of Education, our partners at Pathways Alliance has created the National Guidelines for Apprenticeship Standards for K-12 Teaching Apprenticeships published by the U.S. Department of Labor. These guidelines outline the requirements and responsibilities that apprenticeship programs should fulfill, representing a significant milestone for nationwide apprenticeship programs. Review the guidelines: https://lnkd.in/ekQxE2FS

Today, we're proud to join our partners at the Pathways Alliance in announcing the release of National Guidelines for Apprenticeship Standards for K-12 Teacher Apprenticeships published by the U.S. Department of Labor. Teacher apprenticeships stand to serve communities with the greatest need for well-prepared teachers. As the number of teacher apprenticeship programs grows nationally, these guidelines would not only support programs to expand access and affordability into the teaching profession, but also to uphold a commitment to quality practice opportunities that enable aspiring teachers to hone evidence-based instructional skills—ensuring that they engage all students in rigorous, equitable, and affirming learning. As Zully Sanchez, a graduate of Dallas College's apprenticeships program, shared in her remarks at the U.S. Department of Education and Labor event on educator shortages today: "My experience as an apprentice helped me feel prepared and understand the different tasks and roles teachers play in the classroom and students' life going into my first year of teaching...We were able to learn skills and form lasting relationships within our community." Over the last eight months, the Pathways Alliance (of which DFI is a co-founder) has worked in close partnership with federal, state, and local education and workforce leaders to set these guidelines. Notably, our VP of External Affairs Patrick Steck co-chaired the working group that authored this framework, alongside David Donaldson (National Center for Grow Your Own) and Jacqueline King (American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE)). Learn more about how the U.S. Departments of Education and Labor are expanding registered teacher apprenticeships and investing in #edprep programs: https://lnkd.in/gJUCT-RF Access the National Guidelines for Apprenticeship Standards for K-12 Teacher Apprenticeships: https://lnkd.in/ekQxE2FS

The pipeline for new teachers looks like it won’t make up for the current staffing shortfalls. This and more in today's edition of The Sunriser:

Need a model for building your teaching apprenticeship based on the recently released National Guidelines for Apprenticeship Standards for Educator Apprenticeships? Check out the exemplary apprenticeship programs spotlighted by the Pathways Alliance. https://wkkf.co/5l1s

Today I will be attending my daughter Brydie’s graduation from High School. Brydie has made the most of every opportunity she’s had in learning, sport, the arts, and leadership. It has been so good to be part of the education journey of both my daughters, something I’m pleased to be able to continue in my role at The Smith Family where I see young people realise their potential when they have the support they need. That's why I want all young people to have the same opportunities as my daughters.   That’s what drives our team, supporters, and partners like The Australian Financial Review who today published our article that outlines our thinking on the future of Careers Education. We see this as an important priority in the National School Reform Agreement and we suggest that ‘our nation needs to totally rethink how we provide Careers Education in schools. We need more investment to scale up programs that are shown to be working. Schools require robust partnerships with employers to enhance students’ learning opportunities and networks. It’s not just about doing new things but also doing the right things, so initiatives must be rigorously tracked for effectiveness.’   As we say in the article, ‘2023’s Year 12 leavers have weathered the storm of COVID and its aftermath. I commend their tenacity. Now begins their next chapter, and my hope is they can all fulfil their potential, enjoy meaningful careers, and go on to live their best lives. When our young people thrive, so too does our nation.’   Read more here- https://shorturl.at/tDM16

An important look inside discussions at the House Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education Subcommittee about the need for school systems, businesses, and industry leaders to work together on solutions for providing workplace skills to young people, lowering barriers to these programs, and ensuring equitable access to curriculum. ⬇ "We need CTE programs that are available to all students, so they can explore careers that interest them — whether or not they require a four-year degree or an industry-recognized credential." https://lnkd.in/dhiNCu6v