Soft Skills: Key to Student & Workforce Success
Soft skills are crucial for student success & workforce readiness. Education should adapt, emphasizing collaboration, communication, and problem-solving. Meeting students where they are is vital.
Boosting Family-School Partnerships for Student Success
Family-school partnerships are crucial for student success. Clear communication, parental awareness of progress, and addressing the 'assumption gap' are key to bridging the achievement gap and supporting learning.
SEL Programs: Impact on Academic Achievement & Controversy
SEL programs, longer than 4 months, boost scholastic achievement. Meta-analysis confirms academic benefits. However, SEL faces controversy and rebranding efforts in some areas. Key: soft skills, education.
Parent Engagement: Strengthening Home-School Ties
LEAP Academy fosters parent engagement through volunteering, workshops, and family support, creating strong home-school connections and empowering families. Involves community and improves student outcomes.
Education Budget Cuts: US Dept. of Education Closure?
US Department of Education faces potential closure and $4.5B budget cut. Focus on school choice, charter schools, and efficient spending amid debate over student success and core subjects.
UVA-PLE: Driving School Improvement and Student Success
The UVA-PLE program helps schools improve student outcomes through leadership development, data-driven decision-making, and tailored support. Focus on long-term, sustainable change and improved teacher retention.