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Region 5 Comprehensive Center, 2023
Research has shown that while the number of school-age children has steadily increased over time, the number of qualified teachers available to educate them has not matched this need. This topical brief shows the percentage of public schools across the nation with teaching vacancies and summarizes strategies implemented in Region 5 Comprehensive…
Descriptors: Teacher Shortage, Teacher Recruitment, Public Schools, Strategic Planning
TNTP, 2024
In 2021, TNTP published "Missing Out: Arkansas' Teacher Shortage and How to Fix It," describing teacher shortages in Arkansas, programs the state had in place to address shortages, and the extent to which teachers and potential teachers were aware of and interested in these programs. Since that report was published, Arkansas has…
Descriptors: Teacher Shortage, Teacher Recruitment, State Programs, Statewide Planning
Region 14 Comprehensive Center Projects Alignment to the "Raise the Bar: Lead the World" Focus Areas
Region 14 Comprehensive Center, 2023
In 2023, the U.S. Department of Education announced the "Raise the Bar: Lead the World" initiative to use decades of research and professional experience to transform public education and advance education equity. There are three focus areas: (1) Achieve Academic Excellence; (2) Boldly Improve Learning Conditions; and (3) Create Pathways…
Descriptors: Educational Research, Educational Change, Public Education, Equal Education
National Comprehensive Center, 2024
Equitable educational opportunities and outcomes are crucial for the success of all students. What can state and local educational agencies do to address inequities? This infographic shares resources, conditions for success, and examples of innovative models to ensure all students are set up to succeed.
Descriptors: Equal Education, Educational Opportunities, Outcomes of Education, Educational Quality
Forum for Youth Investment, 2024
State Quality Rating Improvement Systems (QRIS) can effectively support the improvement of school-age childcare programs by leveraging Program Quality Assessments (PQAs) alongside structured improvement planning and professional development. Real-world implementations in Arkansas, Michigan, and Pennsylvania underscore the impact and adaptability…
Descriptors: Child Care, Educational Quality, Educational Assessment, Educational Improvement
National Governors Association, 2021
One year after the COVID-19 pandemic forced state and school leaders across the nation and around the world to immediately close school buildings, the lasting impact on students is increasingly evident: Months of online learning and limited in-person interaction with educators, coaches and mentors have led to gaps in learning, and unknown…
Descriptors: Statewide Planning, State Policy, Acceleration (Education), School Closing
Shanda Hood; Joshua Girshner – International Society for Technology, Education, and Science, 2023
Data show that half of all students who have dropped/failed Survey of Calculus or Finite Mathematics at the University of Arkansas will drop/fail again. These students face a lack of motivation and a fair amount of anxiety toward mathematics. To make connections and create an environment in which they are comfortable discussing any issues with the…
Descriptors: College Students, Academic Failure, Mathematics Education, Courses
Kaul, Corina R.; Davis, Brenda K. – Gifted Child Today, 2018
In 2015, the U.S. Congress passed the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) that included provisions to support gifted and talented learners. The U.S. Department of Education's Consolidated State Plan template only required states to directly address the inclusion of gifted education under Title II, Part A: Supporting Effective Instruction (Section…
Descriptors: State Departments of Education, Academically Gifted, Elementary Secondary Education, Educational Legislation
McHenry, Kristen L.; Flora, Bethany H. – Journal of Academic Administration in Higher Education, 2017
A master plan in higher education is developed to address the academic and workforce needs of a particular state. The master plan helps serve as the roadmap for implementation of proposed strategies to reach state goals in education and degree attainment. In Tennessee, Drive to 55 is a state-wide effort to increase the number of Tennesseans with a…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Statewide Planning, College Planning, Content Analysis
Russel Anthony Alan Jones – ProQuest LLC, 2019
The purpose of this study was to understand the overall experience of the school improvement specialist position in schools within the state of Arkansas that were labeled in need of improvement. In the study, there were seven participants who represented a variety of schools including homogeneous, a low graduation rate, culturally diverse, an…
Descriptors: Educational Facilities Improvement, Specialists, Experience, Schools
Zavadsky, Heather; White, Kerri – Building State Capacity and Productivity Center, 2018
The role of state education agencies (SEAs) has been shifting from a focus on low-profile compliance activities to more complex and politically charged tasks, requiring more thoughtful communications with all stakeholders. In response to this shift, SEAs have increased their communications capacity by creating communication divisions and executive…
Descriptors: State Departments of Education, Organizational Communication, Strategic Planning, Information Dissemination
Soricone, Lisa; McDonnell, Rachel Pleasants – Jobs For the Future, 2016
As community colleges across the country look for ways to promote student success, the need for scaling effective approaches is critical. This guide builds on a framework of four phases of scaling developed in Job For the Future's (JFF's) previous publication, "Thinking Big: A Framework for States on Scaling Up Community College…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Educational Innovation, Educational Planning, Sustainability
Region 14 Comprehensive Center, 2023
During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond, state education leaders have been developing numerous innovative approaches to supporting high school students who are pursuing career pathways and preparing them for successful outcomes beyond secondary education. This topical brief summarizes state needs and strategies related to supporting…
Descriptors: High School Students, Career Pathways, Career Readiness, Educational Needs
Advance CTE: State Leaders Connecting Learning to Work, 2020
In a rapidly changing world, it is more important than ever for learners of all ages to develop the skills and experiences necessary to succeed in high-wage, high-skilled and high-demand careers of their choosing. Career Technical Education (CTE) is working with every state to help learners succeed, while also providing employers with skilled and…
Descriptors: Communication Strategies, Vocational Education, Statewide Planning, Audience Awareness
Ippolito, Andrew – Achieving the Dream, 2018
Now, more than ever, more adults must earn college credentials in order to earn family sustaining wages and to help fuel and sustain a robust national economy. That means that institutions of higher education must do all they can to help adult students enroll in college and complete a postsecondary credential. Achieving the Dream emphasizes a…
Descriptors: College Students, Adult Students, Career Choice, Community Colleges