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Post March 28, 2016

College Affordability

What policy changes have the potential to help families afford postsecondary education and boost college completion?

Post March 25, 2016

College and Career Readiness

High school graduation rates are up, but college attainment is flat. We must prepare more students to succeed in postsecondary study.

Post March 25, 2016

Teacher Preparation and Feedback

What actions can states take to improve the formal preparation of new teachers and create feedback systems for continuous improvement?

Events

Event July 8, 2019 - 8:00am - July 10, 2019 - 12:00pm

College- and Career-Readiness Standards Networking Conference
July 8-10, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland

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Event July 10, 2019 - 8:00am - July 13, 2019 - 12:00pm

Making Schools Work Conference
July 10-13, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland

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SREB News

Post February 6, 2019

Report Urges Action to Narrow 2030 Skills Gap

A new report from the Southern Regional Education Board urges leaders to look a decade ahead and prepare their states for changes that threaten to leave millions of people unemployed and millions of middle-skills jobs with no one to fill them.

News January 29, 2019 SREB News Release

Commission Recommends State Policies to Improve Teacher Preparation
SREB will help states consider recommendations on licensure, clinical experience, data and partnerships.

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From pre-K to Ph.D, education across a lifetime.

Post December 11, 2015

Early Childhood
The path to success in school and life begins in these critical first few years. Family, community and school all play significant roles in making sure children enter kindergarten ready to learn.

Post December 11, 2015

Early Grades
Children must master building-block skills such as reading and math in the elementary grades so they are ready for the big move to middle school.

Post December 11, 2015

Middle Grades
In early adolescence, interventions are critical to move students up the path to academic success and keep them from veering off course. No transition is more important than the often-difficult one from 8th to 9th grade.

Post December 11, 2015

High School
High school graduation is one of life’s great milestones, propelling adolescents into adulthood. During these years, schools must prepare students for as many options as possible: college, career and life as productive citizens.

Post December 11, 2015

Postsecondary
A credential of value after high school is an imperative in today’s workforce. States and postsecondary institutions must enroll more students, make college affordable, and focus policy and practice on helping more students complete degrees.

Post December 11, 2015

Adult Learners
It’s never too late to earn a credential, finish a degree, or add new skills. Students of any age improve their quality of life with more education, and communities prosper with a well-educated workforce.

Interactive Map March 27, 2018

SREB States
SREB works side-by-side with states to improve education. Click the map or menu to explore education in any of our 16 states.

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General information February 7, 2019

Unprepared and Unaware: Upskilling the Workforce for a Decade of Uncertainty

Retooling Adult Ed
An imperative for the 2030 workforce

Automation is changing the workplace. But the question isn’t whether there will be enough jobs in 10 years. It’s whether there will be enough workers with the skills to fill them.

General information January 30, 2019

There are no easy answers. Action has never been more important.

Improving Teacher Preparation

Explore state policy recommendations for licensure, clinical teaching experiences, data systems for continuous improvement, and partnerships between colleges of education and school districts.

Spotlight November 30, 2017

Ready to Read, Ready to Succeed
State Policies that Support Fourth-Grade Reading Success

What can states do to ensure that students read proficiently by fourth grade? This report presents states’ current progress on this milestone, which is crucial to a child’s long-term success, and offers recommendations for policies that can help make sure students leave third grade with strong reading skills.

Post October 12, 2016

State Accountability Plans
Navigate Trends, Policies, Actions on the SREB Insights Tool

Use these interactive reports on school accountability plans in 16 states.

SREB Insights is a user-friendly way to navigate complex education topics and inform decisions and practice.

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