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- Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA)
- 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC)
- Carl D. Perkins Act
- Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
- Higher Education Act (HEA)
- Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
- State-Level Policies
- Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)
Greater Rochester Afterschool Leadership Summit
This convening provided an opportunity for community leaders to discuss the value of an afterschool system as part of an interconnected system of services for …
Advancing Equity through Deeper Learning in Rural Schools (Charleston, SC)
This study tour in Charleston, SC addressed how high-need rural schools are addressing the challenges of preparing students for college & career success.
Moving the Needle for First-Generation College Students: Innovative Strategies to Support Completion
This webinar shared innovative strategies at the institutional and state level to improve of the number of first-generation college students earning a postseco…
- December 12, 2016
The Pendulum Swings Again, and Students Win
Betsy Brand discusses the shift towards a more human approach to improving learning by focusing on young people and what they need.
- December 12, 2016
First In my Family: Supporting First-Generation College Students
These are the stories of several first-generation college students and graduates, and this video explores their challenges, sources of support, and recommendat…
- December 5, 2016
Computer Science Education: Preparing Informed Decision-Makers and Innovators
Guest blogger Jim Stanton discusses the need for more robust computer science school programs.
- November 21, 2016
Keeping It Real: Building Bridges Between Employers and Schools
Guest blogger Jessica Juliuson shares insights on the pivotal role that close collaborations between employers and schools plays in supporting college and care…
Accountability for Alternative Education: Lessons Learned from States and Districts
This webinar explored the challenges and opportunities of accountability for alternative education settings.
- October 24, 2016
What Happens Behind the Scenes of Deep Student Learning?
Dr. Loretta Goodwin explains why deep, meaningful student learning often takes place behind the scenes.
- October 17, 2016
5 Challenges Facing the CBE Movement
Jenna Tomasello highlights five challenges facing the competency-based education (CBE) movement.
- October 11, 2016
First-Gen College Students and the Power of Peer Supports
George Knowles explains why one of the most effective sources of support for first-generation college students are their peers.
Competency-Based Education As A Strategy To Promote College And Career Readiness For All
This webinar shared recent CCRS Center products and tools around competency-based education.
- August 29, 2016
What Can States Learn About College and Career Readiness Accountability Measures from Alternative Education?
The Every Student Succeeds Act, 2015 (ESSA) provides states the opportunity to revise or design new accountability systems that include measures for all studen…
- August 22, 2016
Where’s the “Community” in Community College?
Carinne Deeds highlights the ways that first-generation students can find their niche in community college.
- August 15, 2016
Youth Courts: Empowering Youth Voices One Case At a Time
Louis Lainé explains the value of Youth Courts as mechanism to empower young people.
- August 8, 2016
ESSA’s “Non-Academic” Indicator: What Are We Talking About?
Jennifer Brown Lerner asks some hard questions about ESSA’s fifth indicator.
- July 25, 2016
Why the Buzz Around ESSA’s Fifth Indicator Worries Me as a Teacher
Andrew Shachat explains why he is worried about social and emotional learning within ESSA’s fifth indicator.
Building Pathways To Postsecondary Success For Vulnerable Populations
This convening highlighted strategies to support pathways to postsecondary success for youth involved in the foster care and juvenile justice systems.
ESSA and Understanding Accountability in Alternative Education
This convening highlighted the opportunities under ESSA to rethink accountability to ensure that all students, including those who attend an alternative school…
- July 11, 2016
Cracking the Code: Giving More Students Access to Computer Science
Loretta Goodwin explores ways to provide more students with access to computer science classes.