Retention and Faculty in the Trenches
Repackaged conversations I thoroughly enjoyed Rob Jenkins article, Retention in the Trenches (Chronicle of Higher Education, May 18, 2015) where he reminds us that the current focus on college completion…
Missouri Science Teachers Learn From Being in the Students’ Seat
What happens when you get elementary school teachers together for immersive, hands-on summer science workshops? It can be an electrifying experience, as participants in the Quality Elementary Science Teaching (QuEST)…
Unpacking the Word All
ALL: is it just the latest slogan or term that we throw around loosely in education? It sounds good: ALL students college and career ready, what is our school doing…
Student Voice in School Reform
In 2013, the school board in Philadelphia announced a plan to close 37 schools. The Philadelphia Student Union, an organized group of students that runs campaigns at the local, state, and national levels, showed up to the school board meeting dressed as zombies. They performed a choreographed routine to Michael Jackson’s Thriller and collapsed at the end. One of the participating students, Benjamin Franklin High sophomore Hausim Talbot, told the Philadelphia Inquirer, “We represent the students affected by the closing plan. Our hopes would be dead.”
Keeping Up With David Conley at EdImagine
It’s been a year since our founder David Conley transitioned from his role as CEO of EPIC, but he’s still a visionary leader for much of our work. His newest…
The Community College Challenge
The Takeaway Series With John Hockenberry, October 19-21-23, 2015 The Takeaway is a co-production of WNYC Radio and Public Radio International, in collaboration with The New York Times and WGBH…
Young Invincibles and Student Voice in Higher Education
With so many educational reform efforts underway across the country, student voice often gets lost in the myriad of recommendations coming from politicians, career academics, and professional educators. While out…
Connecting Credentials National Summit
As Aristotle said, we are “by nature a social animal.” We thrive on connections and partnerships. If this is true, and I do believe it is, then shouldn’t we be…
Days as a High School Principal – Chaos in the First Space
When I first watched this video, I cracked up because it totally reminded me of my days as a high school principal. Every night before I would go to…
Valley High School: Before and After Photos
We are currently working with Valley High School in Santa Ana, California, on an awareness campaign to redefine the school culture and perceptions. Leadership, students, and the community have collaborated…