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Depressing news from the education sector continues ‘Number of teachers in England and Wales retiring early jumps by 40%’ This is not about being a Debbie downer it’s about using this a fuel to compel us to seek new possibilities for education. We are ready for it Sophia High School #digitaleducation #onlineschool #hybridlearning #schools #recruitment https://lnkd.in/eJdpS-cw

Strategizing for the Future: Education vs. Diploma in Parental Planning Welcome to a heartfelt discussion where we tackle the big questions every parent faces: Should we prioritize a sound education or focus on achieving a diploma for our children? This video delves into the importance of setting clear educational goals versus the conventional path of chasing diplomas. Join us as we explore effective strategies to secure a promising future for our children while keeping an eye on our retirement plans. #LampertEducationalResources #AffordCollege

"#Undergraduate #enrollment gains particularly come from #communitycolleges — accounting for nearly 59% of overall growth. #Communitycollege enrollment also increased by 4.4 percent compared to last year’s 0.1 percent decline." Joshua Bay piece for The 74 Media breaking down how, "Young Gen Z #students opted out of four-year institutions as community college enrollment rises — particularly among older students." https://lnkd.in/gnetJZGc #GenZstudents #communitycollegeenrollment #optingforcommunitycollege #highereducationalternatives #collegechoice #risingenrollment #educationoptions #alternativepathways #studentsuccess

High teacher turnover can hinder a school's ability to support and enhance children's learning, especially in disadvantaged settings. Retaining teachers in these schools is crucial for social justice, as frequent turnover can lead to poor educational outcomes for children.   As a Headteacher, I became quickly aware of the importance of retaining high-quality teachers. The school community must therefore be properly nurtured to enable all those within it to flourish educationally, professionally and personally. Having effective staff in a school is one way to ensure continuity and stability for children. Schools are all about people, so it is vital they remain caring, vibrant, creative and social institutions. In all schools there is a need for inspiring, resilient and caring teachers, who are in it for the ‘long haul’; teachers who are part of the history of the school, who know the children and their families well, and who contribute to providing a safe and familiar environment for young minds to think creatively, critically and independently. Read: https://lnkd.in/gjhDMHHT.

At the start of the Fall 2023 semester, West Kentucky Community and Technical College (WKCTC) experienced a significant decline in enrollment. KCTCS stated that these numbers tend to fluctuate, and both systems are observing a trend of enrollment increases and decreases. #enrollment #WKCTC #KCTCS #trends #communitycollege #technicalcollege #increases #decreases #westkentucky

May 1st typically marks a significant milestone for high school seniors - National College Decision Day. However, this year is different. With FAFSA delays resulting in fewer seniors pursuing college, universities are bracing for lower enrollment and revenue this fall. Enrollment management leaders will need to think outside the box and invest in non-traditional channels to address the gap we're likely to see once census data is available. If you're curious about how #adultlearners and #stopouts can help offset this trend, let's connect!

ALERT | SB 765 Provides More Compensation and Allows for an Exception to the Temporary Waiting Period for School Districts to Hire Retired Teachers | 05.22.2024   Beginning July 1, 2024, Senate Bill 765 (“SB 765”) will allow a limited-time exception to the waiting period for school districts to hire retired members of the California State Teachers’ Retirement System (“CalSTRS”). This bill also provides greater incentives for retired teachers to accept work with school districts.    SB 765 is part of the Legislature’s effort to address the educational workforce shortage in California. While employee shortages have been ongoing since before the COVID-19 pandemic, the pandemic has significantly exacerbated the problem. This hiring crisis is further compounded by the vast increase in teacher retirements since the pandemic. California ranks third among all states in the nation in severity of teacher shortages, with more than 10,000 teacher vacancies during the 2021-2022 school year. Click here to read more: https://lnkd.in/gMR2RVRh #AALRR #SB765 #CalSTRS #California #Education

While the thought of college education is a distant decision, the cost of higher education continues to rise. Parents bear the primary responsibility, but grandparents (or other relatives) can play a crucial role in alleviating some of the financial burden and ensuring their grandchildren have access to college or vocational education. In this article, we will explore two effective strategies that grandparents can employ to help plan for college expenses: https://hubs.ly/Q02mjlsT0

Community college students who stop out cite work and financial hardship as the main reasons why they left. A new report by NewAmerica Ed dives into how college leaders and state policymakers can both support and retain college students.

Community colleges are definitely winning by recruiting older students, but without the proper systems in place, we're going to see more strain put on staff. We've seen that institutions can thrive when changing their recruitment strategies, but that change has to be sustainable in the long-term. #CommunityCollege #CollegeEnrollment