Alliance Blog

This week, we share stories about more deeply integrating career-technical education, the impact of COVID-19 on high school graduation rates, getting disconnected youth back on track, and more.

The Linked Learning Alliance is launching a new network, the Linked Learning Certification Support Network!

October is shaping up to be a busy month here at the Linked Learning Alliance, and across our districts! We are looking forward to seeing you at upcoming workshops, webinars, and network meetings throughout the month. We're also excited to share a new set of tools and resources designed to support pathways at the school and district level from creation to continuous improvement.

Happy October, Linked Learning field! In this week’s What We’re Reading, we share articles covering COVID-19’s impact on high school graduates, computer science course access in California high schools, dual enrollment, and more. Plus, a very special video highlighting a Linked Learning teacher named Los Angeles County Teacher of the Year.

The Linked Learning Middle School Network brings together middle school educators in Linked Learning districts to expand and deepen college and career learning opportunities for their students. We are excited to launch the 2021-22 network, beginning in October.

Happy Friday! In this week’s What We’re Reading, we share articles covering how school districts successfully navigated the COVID-19 pandemic, a new fund proposed to support students as they persist through higher education, changes to the College Board CSS Profile, and more.

The Linked Learning Alliance is pleased to announce the appointment of Fred A. Jones, Jr. to the Alliance’s Board of Directors.

This week, we highlight articles focused on assessment, workforce development, student supports in California, plus an exciting student voice opportunity. Thanks for tuning in to What We’re Reading!

I hope everyone enjoyed the short week! In today’s news roundup, you can find pieces on updates to COVID policies in schools, gender inequities in higher education, decreases in test scores for college admissions, and more.

The school year is gearing up, the Alliance is looking forward to connecting you with events and resources to support you this year. In this week's newsletter, we are excited to announce applications for this year's Linked Learning Fellows program, share our first student alumni network event of the school year, and celebrate summer internships.