ESSA 2019 Conference

ESSA Conference Attendees

Several members of the Leading Ed Partnerships team and participants shared their experiences and expertise at the 2019 StatewideEvery Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Conference in the Leading Ed Partnership strand. Each presentation highlighted the innovative work of the Leading Ed Partnerships and provided valuable information to the conference attendees.

Avoiding the road to education hell

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Those who make policy, lead colleges, and serve students in the trenches must challenge the dichotomies that trap our thinking; ill serve our students; and propel us down the road to education hell.

Grapevine makes Forbes news

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The Center for the Study of Education Policy is excited to share that the work of the Grapevine annual compilation as been shared in a Forbes article. 

Birth-to-Third Grade Continuity Project: Looking Back Moving Forward

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The Center for the Study of Education Policy at Illinois State University just released a new report on birth-to-third grade alignment efforts from across the state of Illinois. The report was prepared by the Birth-to-Third Grade (B-3) Continuity Project for the Illinois State Board of Education.

Call for proposals for 2019 CCE Conference

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We hope you’ll join us on Thursday, July 18, 2019, at the ninth annual College Changes Everything (CCE) Conference—the state’s preeminent annual college access and success and career readiness event.

B-3 Continuity Conference – Request for Proposals

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The Birth-to-Third Grade (B-3) Continuity Project is seeking applicants to share about the B-3 advancements they have made in their communities at the upcoming 2019 B-3 Continuity Conference. Proposals from all eight B-3 strategies are welcome.

Participants needed in Leadership for Equity Micro-Credentials pilot

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For the past year, the Center for the Study of Education Policy has been working with the Tennessee Department of Education to turn the Tennessee Leadership for Equity Playbook into a cluster of four micro-credentials (MCs). Next Thursday, we are hosting a webinar regarding the work that has been done to date. In addition to

Leadership for Equity Micro-Credentials Webinar

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Leading Ed Partnerships is hosting a webinar on Leadership for Equity Micro-Credentials from noon to 1 p.m. (CST) Thursday, January 10. Join us to learn more about micro-credentials designed to boost leadership for equity.  A micro-credential is an assessment of a specific competency. Micro-credentials create an opportunity for educators to demonstrate their knowledge and skills. The