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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 Observations and Feedback

What actions can states take to improve teacher observations and feedback for educators?

Events

Event July 9, 2018 - July 11, 2018

Networking Conference
July 2018 in Orlando

July 9-11, 2018
Orlando, Florida

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Event July 11, 2018 - July 14, 2018

High Schools That Work Conference
July 2018 in Orlando

July 11-14, 2018
Orlando, Florida

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Event November 4, 2018 - 8:00am - November 6, 2018 - 12:00pm

2018 Council on Collegiate Education for Nursing (CCEN) Annual Conference
November 4-6, Atlanta, Georgia

November 4-6, 2018
Atlanta, Georgia

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SREB News

News May 2, 2018

Gene Bottoms, Leader of School Improvement, Retires from SREB
Dale Winkler Named SREB Vice President for School Improvement

After a 61-year career of making school work for students, Gene Bottoms has retired from his role leading school improvement programs for the Southern Regional Education Board.

And after a two-year transition period, Dale Winkler now takes on those responsibilities as SREB vice president for school improvement.

“Gene Bottoms is a giant in the world of improving education for all students,” said SREB President Dave Spence. “What he has built will help students, teachers and states for decades to come.”

News February 15, 2018 SREB News Release

College Attainment Continues to Climb, Slowly
Trends are promising. Affordability is a challenge.

Despite recent declines in undergraduate college enrollment, trends in high school graduation and K-12 enrollment look promising for continued gains in education attainment rates, according to the latest Fact Book on Higher Education from the Southern Regional Education Board.

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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

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

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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

New on SREB Insights: 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.

General information March 28, 2016

Study in a specialized field

Pay in-state tuition rates at an out-of-state college.

The SREB Academic Common Market is a tuition-savings program for college students in SREB states who want to pursue degrees not offered in their states. More than 1,900 programs are available.

Students benefit by being able to enroll in uncommon degree programs – at in-state tuition rates.

States benefit by avoiding duplication of specialized degrees offered in neighboring states.

Colleges benefit by filling capacity to serve additional students.

Post September 18, 2017

What can program H learn from programs C and D?

Teacher Preparation Data Systems
State Policy and Recommendations

Building strong data systems on the education and early careers of teachers may be the single best way to improve teacher preparation. A report from the SREB Teacher Preparation Commission recommends a critical first step in efforts to improve teacher preparation programs.

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Gene Bottoms, Leader of School Improvement, Retires from SREB
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College Attainment Continues to Climb, Slowly
Trends are promising. Affordability is a challenge.

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