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50 state comparison of dual credit by the College in the High School Alliance — check it out.

https://www.ecs.org/50-state-comparison-dual-concurrent-enrollment-policies/This is a contemporary look at state-to-state data on dual enrollment.  The format allows for some really interesting insight into how states are advancing dual credit content and program access.  Read More

Sign up for an introduction to the new concurrent credit coordinator capacities being launched in late June, 2022

this webinar is designed for concurrent enrollment program coordinators in schools.  The new functions and communications capacities will help to manage teacher-coordinator planning for dual credit teachers to acquire Higher Learning Commission credentials and for meeting accreditation thresholds for receiving institutions.  To register go to: webinar registration Read More

Education Commission has published “State Policy Levers to Address Teacher Shortages”

“This Policy Guide highlights factors that impact teacher shortages across the country and provides key state policy levers to strengthen teacher retention, from interest in the field through career development”Teacher Shortage Policy Guide Read More

For a primer on concurrent credit, this report does a nice job of defining the basic elements

Guide to Concurrent Enrollment requirements, benefits and challenges Read More

Minnesota State’s Pathway to 18 webinar set for May 18th

Minnesota State hosts a Minnesota based platform for dual credit teachers to find graduate courses called, Pathway to 18.  Learn about unique bundling of courses to meet HLC credentialing for dual credit instructors and updates on potential tuition support for some school districts in the state.  This is the third in the series of webinars focused on dual credit teachers in MN.  Information on Pathway to 18 and webinars Read More

teacher pipeline challenges and policy formation need to hear from teachers first and often

This article by Damion Pechota and Tiffancy McDole provides a solid, objective voice for teacher engagement in resolving current and persistent teacher shortages.  the reports included in the piece are also very worth your time to investigate data reflecting current perspectives of teachers.  Read on!  Including Teachers’ Voices in State Policy Decisions Read More

Teacher Pipeline and Professional Development as a Solution

The challenges of talent development, particularly in a teacher shortage market, are often overlooked, when the opposite approach is needed.  This short read from NEW AMERICA https://www.newamerica.org/education-policy/edcentral/can-a-person-centered-approach-to-professional-development-help-retain-teachers/ makes that case Read More

Teacher Pipeline gets some renewed attention from US Secretary Miguel Cardona

U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona Calls on States, Districts, Higher Ed Institutions to Address Nationwide Teacher Shortage and Bolster Student Recovery with American Rescue Plan Funds MARCH 28, 2022 Contact:   Press Office, (202) 401-1576, [email protected] Today, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona will issue a nationwide call to action for states, higher education leaders, and schools to tap federal resources and work together to address the teacher shortage and aid student recovery. Today’s announcement builds on President Biden’s call in the State […] Read More

Research on demographics for Concurrent Credit enrollment – more evidence on access issues

  Naff, D., Assoicate Director of the Metropolitan Educational Research Conortium (MERC) of the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Education (2022). “Who Takes Dual Enrollment Classes? A Research Brief. Richmond, VA: Metropolitan Educational Research Consortium”. This research publication is a quick read on the unique demographics of Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment classes for students classified as economically disadvantaged and with respect to racial groupings.  It validates the combined discoveries of the benefits of college credit pathways while also pointing […] Read More

Best Practice for elevating a high school academic experience through dual credit

this article carried in Education Next and written by Wayne D’Orio portrays a great demonstration of the upside and outcomes of concurrent credit course offerings, where the relationship of a school district and a credit (granting/receiving) institution is key.  Bringing College into High Schools – Education Next Read More