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Chicago Public Schools Issues Joint Statement on Negotiation With Chicago Teachers Union
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 19 -- Chicago Public Schools issued the following joint statement by Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and CEO Janice K. Jackson on the negotiation with Chicago Teachers Union:
"While we continue to bargain in good faith and have made progress, we still have not received full, written counteroffers on class size or staffing - the two core issues that CTU has identified as being essential to resolve in order to reach an agreement. It is crucial that CTU provide such counteroffers if we are to move this negotiation to a resolution. Today, we received a partial counteroffer on class
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CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 19 -- Chicago Public Schools issued the following joint statement by Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and CEO Janice K. Jackson on the negotiation with Chicago Teachers Union:
"While we continue to bargain in good faith and have made progress, we still have not received full, written counteroffers on class size or staffing - the two core issues that CTU has identified as being essential to resolve in order to reach an agreement. It is crucial that CTU provide such counteroffers if we are to move this negotiation to a resolution. Today, we received a partial counteroffer on classsize, after having updated our offer on Thursday. And we have yet to receive a counter to our updated offer on staffing, which we put forward yesterday.
"These negotiations must move more swiftly so that we can get students back into school as fast as possible. Our team has been turning around thoughtful counteroffers at a rapid pace. We are hopeful that CTU will meet that pace tomorrow so we can bring this process to a fair and responsible end.
"We will continue to work hard at the bargaining table, but given that critical issues have yet to be resolved, we do not at this time anticipate classes will resume on Monday. We will update families tomorrow once we have certainty about the potential for school on Monday.
"A full list of resources and supports for students and families is available at http://www.cps.edu/contingencyplan."
Chicago Public Schools Issues Joint Statement on Negotiation With Chicago Teachers Union
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 18 -- Chicago Public Schools issued the following joint statement by CEO Janice K. Jackson and Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot on the status of the negotiation with Chicago Teachers Union:
"From the start, our team has focused on building equity and targeting greater supports and investments to the areas of greatest need. We believe this is a vision we share with the Chicago Teachers Union, and so we are encouraged that today's negotiations were productive and yielded real movement on a number of key issues, including staffing for clinical groups, special education, and supports
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CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 18 -- Chicago Public Schools issued the following joint statement by CEO Janice K. Jackson and Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot on the status of the negotiation with Chicago Teachers Union:
"From the start, our team has focused on building equity and targeting greater supports and investments to the areas of greatest need. We believe this is a vision we share with the Chicago Teachers Union, and so we are encouraged that today's negotiations were productive and yielded real movement on a number of key issues, including staffing for clinical groups, special education, and supportsfor Students in Temporary Living Situations (STLS).
"Today, we also presented an updated offer on staffing that would go above and beyond the unprecedented public commitments we made over the summer to hire hundreds of additional social workers, nurses and case managers while prioritizing resources for the schools that need them most.
"With this new offer on staffing in addition to our updated offer on class size, we are working to address the core issues that CTU has said are central to reaching an agreement - in writing.
"A strong sense of urgency and willingness to compromise on both sides will be essential to reaching a deal, and we are committed to bargaining in good faith so that we can create the fair agreement our students, families and teachers deserve."
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools: Serving Students Outside the Classroom
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Oct. 18 -- Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools issued the following news:
Mary McGowen has been serving Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools students for 41 years - in the cafeteria instead of the classroom.
McGowen is the cafeteria manager at Mallard Creek Elementary. She joined the district on March 1, 1978, and is the longest-serving employee in CMS School Nutrition Services.
"I thoroughly enjoy what I do," McGowen said. "It can get stressful, but when you add in our scholars, they take the stress away. I'll keep going as long as I have good health and am doing a good job."
Staci
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CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Oct. 18 -- Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools issued the following news:
Mary McGowen has been serving Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools students for 41 years - in the cafeteria instead of the classroom.
McGowen is the cafeteria manager at Mallard Creek Elementary. She joined the district on March 1, 1978, and is the longest-serving employee in CMS School Nutrition Services.
"I thoroughly enjoy what I do," McGowen said. "It can get stressful, but when you add in our scholars, they take the stress away. I'll keep going as long as I have good health and am doing a good job."
StaciBurchfield, area supervisor for School Nutrition Services, said she has known McGowen for 12 years and has been her supervisor for the last two school years. She said McGowen's years of dedicated service make her an asset to the School Nutrition program.
"Mary has always been a significant part of our team and we couldn't imagine the workplace without her," Burchfield said. "She ensures that each of her students is loved and cared for by her and her staff."
McGowen has been at Mallard Creek for 26 years and is part of a six-member cafeteria staff. Her team serves about 550 students, but she remembers when 800 to 900 students came through the cafeteria each day.
"When I first started, we did everything from scratch - the entrees, bread, even hamburger buns," McGowen said. "We used to have to pinch the dough. For 900 rolls, that can give you carpal tunnel syndrome."
That process changed over the years, from cutting the dough to using frozen yeast rolls and, this year, to using pre-baked rolls for the first time. McGowen has seen a host of other changes, including dietary regulations, food ordering and menu items, although some children's tastes never change.
"Chicken nuggets are about the best thing going," McGowen said. "And Mallard Creek likes broccoli, but if you have potatoes along with it, forget it. They'll eat the potatoes."
McGowen wasn't always in the food business. A native of Bristol, Tenn., she started work at Roses department store across the state line in Bristol, Va., when she was 16. She moved to Charlotte in 1963 and worked for Roses at Cotswold until the store closed in 1976.
With two of her three small children at Devonshire Elementary, McGowen spent a lot of time volunteering at the school. She eventually began working part-time in the cafeteria and became a full-time employee seven months later.
"I figured I could work in food service, but the only experience I had was working at Roses' snack bar," she said. "But I had worked in the toy and candy departments, and I related to the young people."
McGowen left Devonshire in 1993 and spent most of that year in the district's management training program. It included working three months at Beverly Woods Elementary before she joined Mallard Creek that October.
"I have a wonderful staff here, and we have a great principal and administration," McGowen said. "We all work together, and we work together well."
Outside of work, McGowen said she is most proud of her family, especially her children, who are all products of CMS and have military careers. She also has a generation of students who remember her from Mallard Creek, and she runs into many of them, usually in the grocery store.
"They come running up to me, and it gives me a good feeling," she said. "I've had a wonderful career. My goal is that I would like to see every student become a healthy eater, become healthy eaters as adults and graduate."
One-Year Anniversary With Akron Public Schools
AKRON, Ohio, Oct. 17 -- Akron Public Schools issued the following news:
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- Bridgestone Americas Hosts Experiential Learning Day
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Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (Bridgestone) and Firestone Complete Auto Care are celebrating the one-year anniversary of the collaboration with Akron Public Schools (APS) by hosting 90 students from East Community Learning Center (CLC) for an Experiential Learning Day at the Bridgestone Americas Technical Center (ATC) in Akron, Ohio. In July 2018, Bridgestone teamed up with APS to announce the new Bridgestone Academy of Applied Engineering and Technology, which
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AKRON, Ohio, Oct. 17 -- Akron Public Schools issued the following news:
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- Bridgestone Americas Hosts Experiential Learning Day
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Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (Bridgestone) and Firestone Complete Auto Care are celebrating the one-year anniversary of the collaboration with Akron Public Schools (APS) by hosting 90 students from East Community Learning Center (CLC) for an Experiential Learning Day at the Bridgestone Americas Technical Center (ATC) in Akron, Ohio. In July 2018, Bridgestone teamed up with APS to announce the new Bridgestone Academy of Applied Engineering and Technology, whichis located at a Firestone Complete Auto Care center within the East CLC's Automotive Technology Center. The Bridgestone Academy allows students to gain hands-on experience with automotive technology and procedures.
Following the Experiential Learning Day, Bridgestone will celebrate the anniversary milestone with the students from the Bridgestone Academy, along with Akron Public Schools Superintendent David James, United Way of Summit County President and CEO Jim Mullen, and Bob Lux, director of program engineering, Bridgestone, among others.
"As a company dedicated to advancing the automotive industry through intelligent technologies and products, Bridgestone is proud to celebrate this milestone that has provided a great deal of learning to the students of Akron," said Nizar Trigui, chief technology officer, Bridgestone Americas. "The Bridgestone Academy at the East CLC teaches students the latest technology, operational procedures and business practices used across the country at our 2,200 Bridgestone Retail Operations tire and automotive service stores. The collaboration between Bridgestone and Akron Public Schools supports our efforts and goals to make education accessible and inclusive to more people."
With the help of Bridgestone in 2018, Akron Public Schools retrofitted a portion of the existing automotive technology lab at the East CLC. Bridgestone donated materials, fixtures and point-of-sale systems that are used nationwide across the Bridgestone Retail Operations service network. Today, the East CLC Automotive Technology Center is a complete working automotive repair center with state-of-the-art software programs, a customer waiting area and equipment to service vehicles. All revenue generated from service and sales at the center is reinvested back into the program.
"The relationship between Bridgestone Americas and East Community Learning Center is helping our students gain relevant, real-world skills to be successful after high school," said Akron Public Schools Superintendent Dr. David James. "Not only are they learning technical and fundamental business skills, but they are also learning important professional skills needed for the workplace."
Over the past year, Bridgestone and APS have provided students with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience working with top-of-the-line automotive technology while learning the importance of retail and business acumen. As part of the program, students spend a portion of the semester training in the auto shop serving real customers, and they learn the technical aspects of the job by providing limited auto maintenance services to the local community. Students can also complete the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certified curriculum and earn certifications before graduation. After graduation, Bridgestone provides mentorship and internship opportunities to students in the Akron area.
The relationship between Akron Public Schools and Bridgestone was formed with the help of United Way of Summit County. United Way serves as a link between the College and Career Academies of Akron and local businesses to provide hands-on learning opportunities for students and to strengthen the education to employment pipeline in Summit County.
"A successful local economy requires a steady stream of new, talented, young professionals," said Jim Mullen, President and CEO of United Way of Summit County. "The future of our community is in our classrooms, and this program is helping to ensure students leave school with the skills they need to succeed."
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About Bridgestone Americas Inc.:
Nashville, Tenn.-based Bridgestone Americas Inc. (BSAM) is the U.S. subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation, the world's largest tire and rubber company. BSAM and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand tires to address the needs of a broad range of customers, including consumers, automotive and commercial vehicle original equipment manufacturers, and those in the agricultural, forestry and mining industries. The companies are engaged in retreading operations throughout the Western Hemisphere and produce air springs, roofing materials, and industrial fibers and textiles. The BSAM family of companies also operates the world's largest chain of automotive tire and service centers. Guided by its global corporate social responsibility commitment, Our Way to Serve, the company is dedicated to improving the way people live, work, move and play in all of the communities it calls home.
About Bridgestone Retail Operations:
Bridgestone Retail Operations LLC (BSRO) is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and operates the largest network of company-owned automotive service centers across the United States - including Firestone Complete Auto Care, Tires Plus, Hibdon Tires Plus and Wheel Works store locations. Credit First National Association and Firestone Complete Fleet Care operations are also part of BSRO. BSRO is a member of the Bridgestone Americas family of companies.
About Akron Public Schools:
Akron Public Schools (APS) enrolls more than 21,000 students and employs 3,000 teaching and non-teaching professionals in Northeastern Ohio. The district, one of the state's largest and most diverse, covers 62 square miles in a city of 195,000. APS educators are committed to rigorous teaching and learning, safe learning centers and community engagement to prepare young people to be well rounded and ready for the challenges of learning that follow in life. The goal of APS is to be the #1 urban school system in the United States. For more information about Akron Public Schools, visit AkronSchools.com.
About United Way of Summit County:
United Way of Summit County takes on the issues that matter most to children and families in Greater Akron. We pursue Bold Goals through forward-thinking strategies, innovative programs and hands-on work in our community. We team up with private and public leaders, local businesses and thousands of volunteers from across our community to create change that matters. Together, we are hand raisers. Game changers. Because there's a better future in store for Greater Akron, and the time is now to make it happen. Learn more at uwsummit.org.
Kansas City Public Schools Students Make Academic Gains in 2019 State Report
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 17 -- Kansas City Public Schools issued the following news:
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- Accreditation status remains unclear until final science data is available
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Students in Kansas City Public Schools continue to make significant gains in their academic growth, according to the 2019 Annual Progress Report data released today to the public by Missouri's Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).
This year's APR data also highlights opportunities for improvement that are already being addressed by KCPS in academics, career and college readiness, attendance and graduation
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KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 17 -- Kansas City Public Schools issued the following news:
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- Accreditation status remains unclear until final science data is available
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Students in Kansas City Public Schools continue to make significant gains in their academic growth, according to the 2019 Annual Progress Report data released today to the public by Missouri's Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).
This year's APR data also highlights opportunities for improvement that are already being addressed by KCPS in academics, career and college readiness, attendance and graduationrates. KCPS officials are awaiting final results in science to determine if the school system has met the state standard for full accreditation.
KCPS students posted impressive progress in English Language Arts (ELA) and math that exceeded state expectations this year. KCPS produced overall improvements in ELA and math this year compared to 2018, while statewide results declined in both academic areas.
"As a school district, we've been working very hard over the last couple of years to help our students rise from one level to the next in terms of academic growth," Superintendent Mark Bedell said. "These results demonstrate how the academic structure that we've put in place is paying dividends. I am very proud of all our students, families and staff."
Public school officials in Missouri were only given access to 2019 science results on Oct. 16. KCPS accountability experts will be reviewing the data for accuracy and then reporting needed changes to DESE. Results in social studies were also not available this year due to the fact that that exam was new this year and was being field tested by state education officials.
DESE releases the APR to measure improvement based on several different factors for every public school and Local Education Agency (school district) in the state. These performance factors include, among other elements, Missouri Assessment Program and End-of-Course exam results, attendance and graduation rates, and career and college readiness.
APR points are accumulated for achievement and improvement in each category. School districts are expected to get at least 70 percent of the possible points in order to be considered at a "full accreditation" level.
State accreditation status is actually determined by a vote of the Missouri State Board of Education, which considers APR and DESE recommendations when making this decision. After losing provisional accreditation in 2011, KCPS earned that status back from the state school board in 2014. Since then, the school system has been steadily gaining ground under the leadership of Superintendent Mark Bedell.
Unlike previous years, DESE opted to not automatically provide APR scores in each category for school districts in the state this year. Instead, school districts will have to request those scores. It isn't known when those scores will be available.
Dr. Bedell has made it clear that full accreditation is one mark of progress but not the ultimate goal.
"KCPS needs to become a world-class public education system that produces graduates who are prepared to succeed in the modern global economy, achieve their dreams and contribute to their communities," Dr. Bedell said. "We've got a lot of hard work to do to get there."
Staff are already making changes across KCPS in order to improve results in academics, college and career readiness, attendance and graduation rates. Significant upgrades have been made to classroom technology and the training needed to use the tools effectively. More Advanced Placement classes are being offered and workforce development programs are being expanded at the high schools. KCPS has also intensified efforts to increase attendance rates through special incentives and awareness campaigns.
"Schools need support from our stakeholders if we're going to achieve our goals as an educational system," Dr. Bedell said. "One of the most valuable things our community members can do is to help us make sure that every student is at school and in class on time, every day."
Academic Progress Reports for individual KCPS students will be produced and distributed soon by schools to parents/guardians.
Clark County School District: Giant Mars Maps to Educate Next Generation of Explorers
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Oct. 17 -- The Clark County School District issued the following news release:
Clark County School District (CCSD) students from Kermit R. Booker Innovative Elementary School and Jan Jones Blackhurst Elementary school participated in an interactive presentation on Giant Mars Maps(TM) led by Aldrin Family Foundation's (AFF) ShareSpace Education Executive Director Jim Christensen. The presentations were held at two of the 19 schools that will receive the 25 feet by 25 feet vinyl maps of the planet Mars as part of the AFF Giant Mars Maps(TM) education package.
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LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Oct. 17 -- The Clark County School District issued the following news release:
Clark County School District (CCSD) students from Kermit R. Booker Innovative Elementary School and Jan Jones Blackhurst Elementary school participated in an interactive presentation on Giant Mars Maps(TM) led by Aldrin Family Foundation's (AFF) ShareSpace Education Executive Director Jim Christensen. The presentations were held at two of the 19 schools that will receive the 25 feet by 25 feet vinyl maps of the planet Mars as part of the AFF Giant Mars Maps(TM) education package.
Following a briefintroduction by AFF President Andy Aldrin, CCSD Board of School Trustees members and Superintendent Jesus F. Jara, CCSD students listened and interacted with Christensen as he provided students with information on the characteristics of Mars, including the distance of Earth to Mars, the topography of the Red Planet and what traveling to Mars will look like in the future.
"Giant Mars Maps are a means for sparking creativity in kids while they sit, stand, walk, play and learn together," said Dr. Andrew Aldrin, president of AFF. "Our aim is to put maps into the hands of schools where we think they can do the most good, especially in underserved communities. Our goal is to ensure all kids get the chance to be exposed to STEAM using the excitement of space exploration and we are proud to now expand our reach to Las Vegas by partnering with Clark County School District."
"Community partnerships are vital for our Focus: 2024 strategic plan goal of ensuring all CCSD students are receiving an education that prepares them for the future," said CCSD Superintendent Dr. Jesus F. Jara. "The Aldrin Family Foundation's Giant Mars Maps(TM) and educational components will provide our educators an additional avenue to grow instruction and educational experiences in the district."
Along with the 19 Giant Mars Maps that will be donated to CCSD schools, the partnership between CCSD, The Public Education Foundation, Desert Research Institute (DRI) and AFF will help with the creation of four traveling Giant Mars Maps(TM) green boxes. The DRI will house the green boxes and can be used by schools throughout the district.
"The Public Education Foundation is proud to be a leading partner with the Clark County School District, Desert Research Institute, and the Aldrin Family Foundation in strengthening STEAM education, through the magic of space exploration, within our public school classrooms," said Judi Steele, President and CEO of The Public Education Foundation.
To view high resolution images from the event, click here (https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/10ZfOLsCK_TB79SRSGVu8Yn5KYTtsJgbS?usp=sharing).
To learn more about the Clark County School District, visit ccsd.net
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About the Aldrin Family Foundation
The Aldrin Family Foundation (AFF) strives to cultivate the next generation of space leaders, entrepreneurs and explorers who will extend human habitation beyond the Earth to the Moon and Mars. AFF's STEAM-based educational tools, curriculum and programs span from a child's first classroom experience through graduate school and professional programs. This vertical pathway unites explorers at all levels to learn from each other's vision for space, ultimately creating the first generation of Martians.
About ShareSpace Education
ShareSpace Education, one of the key organizations within the Aldrin Family Foundation, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to cultivating children's passion for science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) by providing innovative, interactive educational tools to schools, teachers and information education throughout the United States and abroad. Founded in 2016 by Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin, ShareSpace has reached more than 300,000 children and continues to grow its impact each year.
About The Public Education Foundation
The Public Education Foundation was founded almost 30 years ago by leaders from the public and private sectors who believed that improving our public schools was too big a task for a school district to take on alone. At any given moment, thousands of Nevada's children, families, and educators are benefiting from resources that The Foundation has strategically invested in schools, classrooms, and communities. Our flagship programs include: leadership academies for high-achieving teachers and administrators; a collaboration with the community to award more than $2.5 million in scholarships each year; an innovative family engagement program that coaches parents how to support their children in school and also how to find employment in the community; and, the Teacher EXCHANGE, which provides much-needed school supplies and materials to teachers. Over the years, we have supported educators and pushed the system to ensure our students succeed not only in the classroom, but also in life.
Boston Public Schools and Regis College Announce Partnership to Provide Students and Staff Affordable Education Opportunities
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 17 -- Boston Public Schools issued the following news:
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- Discounted Graduate and Certificate Programs for BPS Staff and Full Tuition Undergraduate Scholarships for Students
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The Boston Public Schools (BPS) and Regis College have launched a new partnership to provide BPS employees with tuition discounts on graduate programs at the university and full-tuition scholarships to current BPS students who are interested in pursuing a major in education.
"Creating opportunities to diversify our teacher workforce and support the future careers of our students is
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BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 17 -- Boston Public Schools issued the following news:
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- Discounted Graduate and Certificate Programs for BPS Staff and Full Tuition Undergraduate Scholarships for Students
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The Boston Public Schools (BPS) and Regis College have launched a new partnership to provide BPS employees with tuition discounts on graduate programs at the university and full-tuition scholarships to current BPS students who are interested in pursuing a major in education.
"Creating opportunities to diversify our teacher workforce and support the future careers of our students isan important focus at BPS," said Boston Public Schools Superintendent Brenda Cassellius. "As we continue implementing programs that foster diversity and create career pathways, this partnership with Regis College benefits both our current educators and the many BPS high school students who are passionate about pursuing a career in education."
With the partnership, BPS employees are now able to enroll at Regis College and receive significant discounts of up to 25 percent for eligible on-campus graduate, doctoral and certificate programs and 10 percent off of online graduate programs.
Additionally, Regis will provide one full-tuition scholarship to a BPS employee accepted in the university's new Master's of Education in Student Support program beginning this fall. The university will also award two four-year, full-tuition Regis Diverse Educators scholarships to qualified BPS students who are entering the undergraduate education program as part of the partnership.
Candidates for the Regis Diverse Educators scholarships will be drawn from this year's cohort of students in the BPS High School to Teacher (HSTT) program. A district-wide initiative of the BPS Office of Human Capital's Recruitment, Cultivation and Diversity Department, HSTT recruits and develops culturally, linguistically and racially diverse high school students who are interested in a career in teaching. Built with students in mind, HSTT has a student support model that follows aspiring educators from freshman year of high school through post-college graduation.
In addition to receiving academic support, exposure to the teaching profession, basic classroom management, lesson planning techniques and obtaining college admission guidance, HSTT Scholars benefit from an inclusive cohort model that embraces diversity. In the last two years, HSTT has served 58 students in 16 BPS high schools with 94% overall identifying as students of color.
"We're proud of our long and distinguished history of educating tomorrow's educators," said Regis College President Antoinette Hays, PhD, RN. "This partnership with the Boston Public Schools guarantees that Regis will shape a new generation of educational leaders and teachers who will have a significant impact on Boston Public Schools students for years to come."
Regis College has 1,900 graduate students enrolled on-campus and online while maintaining small class sizes. Regis' undergraduate programs serve more than a thousand students in 25 majors. With its extensive online programming and satellite Regis North campus in Lawrence, the university provides the flexibility that many modern-day students seek as they fit their education around jobs and family life. For BPS employees, Regis will offer hybrid courses, where they split their time attending class on campus and engaging in coursework online.
To learn more about the partnership, visit the Regis College website (https://www.regiscollege.edu/admission/strategic-partnerships). For more information on the Boston Public Schools, visit http://www.bostonpublicschools.org.
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About Regis College
Regis is a leading university in greater Boston with nearly 3,000 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students in the arts, sciences and health professions devoted to engage, serve and advance in a global community. With a strategic graduate focus on health care, Regis was recently named a Center of Excellence in Nursing Education by the National League of Nursing for the third time. The intergenerational Weston campus includes a Children's Center, named 2017 Program of the Year by the National Coalition for Campus Children's Centers, and a Lifelong Learning program (LLARC) for senior adults with a passion for learning. Regis North, a satellite campus in Lawrence, Mass., offers public health and marketing and communications bachelor degree completion programs and a full-time accelerated bachelors in nursing program to students in the Merrimack Valley. Visit Regis at regiscollege.edu.
