Georgia and Alabama Share Best Practices
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On June 3, 2011 members of the Lt. Governor's office hosted representatives from the Alabama Lt. Governor Kay Ivey's office and various industry leaders from Alabama. The group, including Chuck Carver, Director of Economic and Community Affairs, Keith Karst, Vice President of Trenholm Tech Board and Division Manager for Alabama Power, and Bonnie Evans, Chamber Representative, visited the Central Educational Center to look at Georgia's College and Career Academy model. Read more....
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'College for All' Campaign Getting a Second Look
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After years of intense focus by American policy leaders and educators on college readiness, a growing chorus is calling for schools to better prepare students for futures that might not include four-year degrees. A recent Harvard University report synthesized concerns that had long been simmering as the country's dominant education push has been to raise academic standards and make more young people into successful college students. By pressing students onto a college path, some observers wonder, are we shortchanging students whose future plans might not include a baccalaureate degree? Can we create preparation options that truly open all doors for all students? Read full article in Education Week......... |