Broadening Learning Opportunities: A Deep Dive into Keeping Kids Engaged
Join Dr. Heather B. Weiss from the Harvard Family Research Project at the 67th National Seminar of the Education Writers Association. Explore how to address the Opportunity Gap that limits learning for economically disadvantaged children, and the vital role of family engagement in education. Discover innovative solutions that extend learning opportunities beyond traditional K-12 settings, including out-of-school programs, community resources, and digital media, aiming to create a more inclusive learning environment for all.
Broadening Learning Opportunities: A Deep Dive into Keeping Kids Engaged
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The 67th National Seminar Education Writers AssociationAfternoon Deep Dive on a Timely Topic: Keeping the Lights on to Keep Kids LearningBROADENING THE FRAME FOR LEARNING: TIME AND OPPORTUNITY DR. HEATHER B. WEISS Director, Harvard Family Research ProjectHarvard Graduate School of Educationwww.hfrp.org May 20, 2014 Nashville, Tennessee
EDUCATION = SCHOOLS? RightorWrong? • www.hfrp.org
THE EDUCATION PROBLEMBehind Current Education Policy, Funding, and Practice • K-12 schools are the only places where and when children learn – this assumption is wrong. • Research shows economically and otherwise disadvantaged children have less access to non-school learning opportunities. • This Opportunity Gap substantially undermines learning and school success. • www.hfrp.org
Research says… LEARNING EQUALS • Effective schools • Supportive families • Early childhood services • Health and social services • Out-of-school and summer learning • Libraries, arts and cultural institutions • Community schools and other community supports • Digital media • Colleges and universities • Others??? • www.hfrp.org
Time to Change the Conversation…WHERE DO YOU LEARN? The National Writing Project is bringing students, parents and educators together to answer the question: “Where do you learn?” Join the conversation by tweeting using the hashtag #wherewelearnto share examples of where you learn and your reflections about how you support anywhere, anytime learning. • Learn more at http://digitalis.nwp.org/site-blog/where-do-you-learn-wherewelearn/6024 • See http://www.hfrp.org/family-involvement/fine-family-involvement-network-of-educators/fine-newsletter-archive/april-fine-newsletter-making-it-real-connected-learning-in-the-digital-age • www.hfrp.org
THE POWER OF AFTERSCHOOL, SUMMER, AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING • www.hfrp.org SOURCE: Expanded Learning & Afterschool: Opportunities for Student Success
40 YEARS OF RESEARCH TELL US FAMILY ENGAGEMENT IS… • A very powerful predictor of school and life success • Important anywhere, anytime, not only at school but at home, in the community, afterschool, and during the summer • Critical for helping children and families access ALL learning opportunities • Important from birth through secondary school and beyond • Not an event, but an ongoing process • Lower (and especially important) for families impacted by income, racial, and ethnic inequities and immigrant status • www.hfrp.org
IMAGINING A NEW WORLD OF LEARNING FOR 21ST CENTURY SUCCESS • www.hfrp.org
AN EXPLOSION OF COMMUNITY INNOVATION: Connecting Learning & Reducing the Opportunity Gap Pittsburgh Chicago • Nashville • San Francisco Boston • Cambridge • Providence Others??? • www.hfrp.org
