Virginia is setting high expectations for every student with its new Performance & Support Framework for schools. Virginia is America’s top state for business.

Today at the #CTEInstitute, we launched the Tennessee Flagship Industry Partner Award, recognizing 49 work-based learning employers, nominated by local school districts for contributions & partnerships to improve student outcomes. Congrats to all! tn.gov/education/news…

Career and technical education can boost engagement, confidence, and skillsets for youth as well as serve the community. You knocked it out of the park, Mason County Career Center!

Feeling invigorated in the #MusicCity! Through powerful discussions with our state co-leads & insightful presentations from our collaborators, including Kotter, we’re examining the importance of sustainability. We appreciate everyone who joined us & shared their expertise.

We’re ready for any project, and we’re up for a challenge! That’s because our areas of expertise are diverse and always growing! Learn more about our team here: region5compcenter.org/about-us/our-t…

How do educational agencies lessen chronic absenteeism? We’re proud to partner with KY Dept of Education and other interested parties to develop strategies, dig into the data, and find meaningful ways to keep students engaged. bit.ly/4cXcIce

Last week, Lincoln Co. Schools unveiled their new ISM welding lab which includes 18 welding bays, increasing access to dual enrollment, industry certifications, and hands-on learning with industry-standard equipment for students at Lincoln County High School. #InnovativeSchoolModelsTN

ESSA encourages the use of evidence-based practices (EBPs) to promote student achievement, so our team is here to provide the breakdown in a new series. First up, what are EBPs and where can you find them? bit.ly/3WHXORh

Making connections – it's all part of the R5CC difference! We're able to connect educational agencies and interested parties to experts, organizations, and evidence-based tools and resources from across the nation. bit.ly/3A8g9OM

High-quality summer programs benefit kids and youth all year round!

How is it already August? With the last few weeks of summer, now might be the perfect time for engaging educators in professional development and team building exercises. This tool will help you build these lessons step by step. bit.ly/3WNvc9a

The WVDE is offering free mental health resources to those who care for children. These resources provide an on-demand library of parenting sessions, live virtual one-on-one parent coaching via a licensed therapist, and more. 🖥️ Learn more 👉 bit.ly/4ezwtYl. #WVEd

The Appalachian Future Educators program is the Rural Teacher Corps developed by Morehead State, a lead for RSC’s Appalachian Hub. One future educator, Gwen Akers, is researching how to infuse Appalachian culture into language arts education. ruralschoolscollaborative.org/stories/appala…

Our exploration of evidence-based practices (EBPs) continues. In this 2nd blog post, we look at the responsibilities of school leaders when it comes to implementing EBPs—and how these tasks can be shared with others to promote school and student success. bit.ly/3SEPGi4

Educator effectiveness – it’s all part of the R5CC difference! We work with our states to develop and support teacher programs, policy changes that lead to higher starting salaries for teachers, adult learning tools that promote engaging professional development, & so much more.

“Improving the Pipeline Strategies for Recruiting Teacher Residency Candidates” offers insights about recruiting from within, personalized recruiting, and more! Have unique recruitment goals? This brief is a great place to start. bit.ly/4cpmQcJ

Curious about Networked Improvement Communities? Join us for the next Networked Improvement Community of Practice (NICoP) session! Engage with educators, education leaders, and experts in continuous improvement on September 13 at 11:00 ET. Register: bit.ly/479jxVV

DYK teacher self-efficacy plays a major role in student success? Providing teachers with evidence-based practices + PD for how to implement them ensures they have the confidence in what they’re teaching, how they’re teaching it, & the end results. bit.ly/3YZXzCE

Our Networked Improvement Communities (NICs) are taking off…and for good reason! Grounded in implementation science and supported by experts, these communities break down siloes and bring people together. bit.ly/4dC85oa

Our spotlight on Teacher Apprenticeship Programs continues with Kentucky! Educators Rising focuses on middle and high school students with an interest in education-related careers. bit.ly/4dGr01b GoTeachKY