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Creating a Solid Foundation for Post-Secondary Readiness

A Wisconsin Public School Approach

• Dr. Patricia Neudecker

Oconomowoc WI Superintendent AASA President

Not A Game of CHANCE

A COMMITMENT to All Children To Prepare Them for the World They Will Live In

A PLAN

“Every child must graduate ready for further education and the workforce. We must align our efforts so all our students are prepared to succeed in college or a career.” — WISCONSIN State Superintendent Tony Evers

System Alignment

STANDARDS AND INSTRUCTION

*internationally benchmarked academic

standards *comprehensive literacy and math plans *early interventions (RTI) *flexibility for competency based and college credit in high school

ASSESSMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY

*progress monitoring *growth models

CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE PRACTICES

Culturally responsive practices account for and adapt to the broad diversity of race, language, and culture Nationally, race has been a predictor of success in schools for decades. Called “the achievement gap,” “the opportunity gap,” “the equity gap”―all phrases speak to the long- standing educational inequities in our system. Success is dependent upon attention and intention.

5300 STUDENTS 8% Minority population 20 % Economically disadvantaged 14% Disabilities 1% English Language Learners 96.5 % Graduation Rate Enrolled in College: 71% Enrolled in 4‐year College: 51% Enrolled in 2‐year College: 20%

High Expectations Articulated Curriculum -Core Standards and 21st Century Skills Quality Instruction with Interventions Career Exploration Student Planning for all Post High School Options College Testing and Benchmarking Community Involvement and Partnerships WorkForce Exploration and Development Mentoring Parent Involvement Flexible Scheduling-especially in upper grades Personalized Learning in Customized Environments

TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP “Getting learning right the first time-every time.”

A REGIONAL APPROACH PERSONALIZING LEARNING TRANSFORMING SYSTEMS

We must prepare ALL students for the world they will live in, not the world from which we came.

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• Special focus on underserved populations, especially low-income students, students
• f color, and first-generation college students.
• First-rate policy research capability and robust advocacy agenda to drive change in

policy and practices that support college success

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College Preparation & Access College Preparation & Access

All students deserve the highest quality education and an opportunity to participate in academically challenging courses to prepare them for success beyond high school. We develop evidence-based resources to help educators build a college-ready culture of high expectations and achievement. We work to raise awareness of the value and contributions of teachers and school counselors —who work directly with students, families and communities.

College Affordability & Financial Aid

All students should have access to an affordable and successful college

• experience. We offer research and recommendations to improve and simplify the

financial aid system so that enrollment and full participation in college is possible for all students. We provide institutions and policymakers with data to describe:

• The current state of college prices and student financial aid.
• Long-term trends in pricing and financial aid.

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College Admission & Completion

Making the benefits of higher education available to more people improves lives and strengthens our nation. We offer recommendations to simplify college admission and transfer processes, promote the educational benefits of diversity, and improve college completion rates. We develop evidence-based practices and policies to increase postsecondary attainment, particularly among students from low-income and minority backgrounds, and underserved schools and districts.

How We Work: Model for Success

Identify most pressing issues, directly related to the College Board mission, where we can make a difference Each area is supported by a portfolio of projects that are national in scope, grounded in policy research and data analysis, with potential to change policy and practice.

Data, Research & Analysis Policy Recommendations Collaboration & Member Engagement Advocacy & Communications Application to Practice

College Completion Agenda: 2011 Reports and Latino Edition

The Advocacy & Policy Center’s College Completion Agenda has been referenced in reports by NGA, The White House College Completion Toolkit and AASCU.

Young Men of Color

Next Steps:

• W. E. B. Du Bois Institute Partnership – Building research
• IHEP – Influence and shape policy
• APLU – Connecting higher education
• NASSP – Leading Diverse Schools
• I Am Change – Counselor Journal

Trends in Student Aid & College Pricing

School Counselor Advocacy: Own the Turf

• Campaign to mobilize school counselors to “own the turf” of college and career readiness

counseling—8,000+ Advocates

• New Website and Online Community
• Largest Annual National Survey– Kresge Funded
• Eight Components of College Readiness Counseling
• Principal-Counselor Partnerships and Tools

Five Ways Ed Pays: Houston

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Partnership for 21st Century Skills (P21)

Tim Magner, Executive Director

P21 Members

China

US US

China China

Hans Rosling: 200 Years That Changed the World Lifespan

20 40 60 80 500 50000 5000

Income

US

1900 1980 2010 2040 China

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P21 Framework for 21st Century Learning

21st Century Skills Framework

• Core Subjects “3R’s”
• Reading (English/Language

Arts)

• Mathematics
• Science
• Social Studies
• Economics
• Government
• History
• Geography
• Civics
• World Languages
• Arts & Music
• 21st Century Themes

– Global Awareness – Financial, Economic, Business & Entrepreneurship Literacy – Civic Literacy – Health Literacy – Environmental Literacy

• Learning & Innovation Skills - The 4C’s

– Critical Thinking and Problem Solving – Communication – Collaboration – Creativity and Innovation

• Information, Media & Technology Skills

– Information, Media & ICT Literacy

• Life & Career Skills

– Flexibility & Adaptability – Initiative & Self-Direction – Social & Cross-Cultural Skills – Productivity & Accountability – Leadership & Responsibility

P21 Framework for 21st Century Learning

Fusing the 3Rs and 4Cs

• A good education includes both
• Embedding the 3Rs and 4Cs

makes teaching and learning more relevant, engaging and rigorous

College AND Career

College Career

Citizenship

The P21 Framework defines what students need to know and be able to do for 21st century readiness in

21st Century Skills

Employer Perspective

• P21
• Conference Board
• Corporate Voices for

Working Families

• Society for Human

Resource Management

Of the high school students that you recently hired, what were their deficiencies? Written Communication 81% Leadership 73% Work Ethic 70% Critical Thinking & Problem Solving 70% Self-Direction 58%

Source: Are They Really Ready to Work? (2006) The Conference Board, Corporate Voices for Working Families, P21, and SHRM

Workforce Needs

What skills and content areas will be growing in importance in the next five years? Critical Thinking 78% I.T. 77% Health and Wellness 76% Collaboration 74% Creativity and Innovation 74% Personal Financial Responsibility 72%

Source: Are They Really Ready to Work? (2006) The Conference Board, Corporate Voices for Working Families, P21, and SHRM

Workforce Needs

2010 Critical Skills Survey

AMA and P21 surveyed 2,115 managers and other executives about the needs of the 21st century workforce.

Workforce Needs Has your organization identified these skills as priorities for employee development, talent management, and succession planning?

Skill Agree/ Strongly Agree Critical thinking 73.3% Communication skills 79.2% Collaboration/team building 72.3% Creativity and innovation 66.6%

Source: AMA/P21 2010 Critical Skills Survey, released April 2010

Workforce Needs Has your organization measured these skills and competencies during annual performance reviews?

Skill Agree/ Strongly Agree Critical thinking 72.4% Communication skills 80.4% Collaboration/team building 71.2% Creativity and innovation 57.3%

Source: AMA/P21 2010 Critical Skills Survey, released April 2010

How can we be intentional and purposeful about ensuring all students achieve 21st century

• utcomes?

Final Thoughts

Thank You!

tmagner@P21.org www.P21.org @P21CentSkills