Linked Learning

Early bird pricing for Pathway Design Fundamentals ends TODAY! Part of the Professional Learning Series, this two-day virtual workshop bringing together newer pathway teams that are interested in designing or developing a Linked Learning pathway using the Linked Learning Silver Standards. The workshop will focus on the structures and practices that underpin the design of equitable Linked Learning pathways. Participants will use the National Equity Project’s Liberatory Design Framework and Linked Learning Silver Standards to design, develop, and improve their pathway program of study with a focus on equity and impact. Space is limited -- be sure to register your team today! https://na.eventscloud.com/ereg/newreg.php?eventid=581273&

Career awareness doesn't start in high school -- just ask six year old Sam! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9TLZBZ3eo8&feature=youtu.be

Happy Halloween from the Linked Learning Alliance! Have a safe and spooky day!

Congratulations to all the amazing CTE teachers who won the Harbor Freight Tools for Schools 2020 Prize for Teaching Excellence. CTE teachers play a vital role in making learning real and relevant for students around the country. https://youtu.be/lCFnsqMkKjQ

In this time of a pandemic and the movement for racial equity and justice, Linked Learning pathways provide students with new and creative opportunities to connect, learn and express themselves through civic action. Through Linked Learning, young people are encouraged to develop the self-agency and motivation to vote and mobilize, hold leaders accountable, and keep advocating for themselves and their communities. Join us on Wednesday October 28, 2:30pm PST to hear from Linked... Learning students and educators who are leading efforts to advance social justice and racial equity in their communities through action civic projects and coursework tied to the industry theme of their pathway. Learn how Linked Learning pathway design fosters academically rigorous, student-centered projects that provide students with opportunities to dive deeply into a real-world topic or issue of their choice; develop the research, analysis, writing, and oral presentation skills needed for postsecondary success; and prepare them to engage in lifelong civic discourse and action. https://forms.gle/bySBjekxxMW5XLeu7

On Wednesday October 14 at 3pm PST, join California Department of Education for national updates on virtual #CTE during #COVID19. RSVP here: https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_39x92bCURFC5RtHc5u0hWg

Did you know high schoolers can serve as poll workers during elections? As we face poll worker shortages during COVID-19, young people can step up to serve their community during this important election!

Happy World Teacher Day, Linked Learning! We could not do the work we do without you. Thank you for all you do for your students and your community. We appreciate you!

Get set up for civic success -- pre-register to vote! California youth who pre-register to vote will have their registration become active once they turn 18 years old. Why pre-register? Academic studies and electoral analyses show that voting behavior is habit-forming. If you vote, you will likely keep voting. If you don’t vote, you probably won’t start. Its important to engage early on to create a habit of voting and civic engagement.

Developing an effective Cradle-to-Career Data System is key for the Linked Learning field, as it will help to both monitor student results and support continuous improvement efforts for college and career preparation initiatives. We encourage the field to participate in one of the upcoming Community Engagement Webinars to learn more about the proposed data system for California and to provide feedback on the approach. The webinars are designed for different audiences: Oct. 14..., 2020: 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. (Researchers, advocacy organizations, and policymakers) Oct. 14, 2020: 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. (Students and families and community-based organizations) Oct. 15, 2020: 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. (Practitioners and educators) Oct. 15, 2020: 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. (Estudiantes y familias y organizaciones a base de comunidad) (Ofrecido en español) Please register by October 7, 2020! https://cadatasystem.wested.org//community-engagement-webi