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As we gear up for #BackToSchool season, the role of #AI in education is on everyone's mind. LinkedIn is chock full of AI resources for professionals, so it's only natural to consider how students can benefit too. An insightful and data-packed article from the International Literacy Association Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy explores, "How do students use ChatGPT as a writing support?" This article reveals how high school students are leveraging ChatGPT to enhance their writing skills, showcasing the potential benefits AI brings to the classroom. It's intriguing to see how the tools professionals use can also support younger learners. Imagine the possibilities when students have access to the same innovative technologies that enhance productivity and creativity in the workplace. The article provides fascinating data on student use of ChatGPT and highlights its positive impact on their educational experience. As we continue to explore AI integration in various fields, it's exciting to consider how these advancements can shape the future of education. Dive into this open-access read and discover more about the role of AI in empowering student success! Read more here: https://lnkd.in/g2ZtfcUq How do you think AI tools like ChatGPT can transform education? Share your thoughts! #EdTech #StudentSuccess #Innovation

Celebrating more achievements from our Fort Wayne Ford NGL community! 🎉 Kudos to Edmond O'Neal III, our dedicated Community Coordinator for FWCS. His tireless efforts and leadership with the convening organization are truly commendable. Way to go, Edmond!

🎉 Proud to share exciting news from our Fort Wayne community! Congratulations to Shenita V. Bolton, Ed.S. on being named the 2024 National Council for Community and Education Partnerships (NCCEP)/ GEAR UP Professional of the Year! 🏆 This recognition is a testament to Shenita's unwavering dedication and commitment to creating and sustaining opportunities for every student, ensuring they are best prepared for the Monday after graduation and beyond. Shenita is an extraordinary leader, and we are honored to walk alongside her in implementing the FWCS Schools of Success. Check out the full video celebrating this incredible achievement below! 🎥⬇️ https://lnkd.in/gaY2nABV

Please read this op-ed from my colleagues at edc.org and lend your voice to oppose these proposed spending cuts. Our young people need #CTE and #workforcedevelopment now more than ever. This is one of the few bipartisan areas everyone can agree on - let's not hobble our #K12 students before they have even begun to make a difference in the world.

At Ford NGL, we believe in the power of an outward mindset. The Arbinger Institute's Outward Mindset experience is transformational and essential to our culture, helping us focus on our impact and fostering a team environment of continuous feedback and growth. Many of us grew up in a society that doesn't naturally prepare us to consider our impact, which means we often have deep habits and beliefs to unlearn. The Outward Mindset training was a game changer for us back in 2017, and since then, it has become a core element of how we operate. We just wrapped up our most recent training with a fantastic team outing exploring the beautiful city of Chicago, where we also celebrated our July birthdays! 🎉 We’re thrilled to have the opportunity to onboard and ensure our whole team experiences this transformative training. Together we continue to grow and make a positive impact! 🌟 Special thank you to Marvin Dejean for facilitating an invaluable experience. If you're curious and want to learn more reach out! We love sharing. #FordNGL #TeamCulture #ContinuousGrowth #OutwardMindset

Forbes' contributor @RayRavaglia dives in on the "2024 Female Students and STEM Report" by YouScience and Ford Next Generation Learning (Ford NGL) exploring why, despite women outnumbering men in college enrollment and increasingly majoring in STEM fields, their representation in STEM careers still lags behind expectations. Read on to learn more about the "winning combination" for tackling the career exposure gap. https://lnkd.in/gZf8ERwm #STEM #WomenInSTEM #CareerExposureGap #Education

We are proud to have collaborated with YouScience on the critically important 2024 Female Students and STEM Report: Breaking the glass ceiling. This must-read report includes: 📊 Insights and analysis of anonymized data from 233,000 female middle and high school students in the United States collected in 2023 🔍 Aptitude and exposure gap data for STEM career fields such as Computers & Technology and Health Science ✅ Recommended solutions from YouScience and Ford Next Generation Learning to engage female students in STEM and close the exposure gap “The solutions outlined in this report must be applied promptly. We can no longer overlook young women who have the aptitude but have not been exposed to these opportunities,” said Cheryl Carrier, Executive Director at Ford Next Generation Learning. “We are now equipped with the knowledge to do better, so we must.” Many female students have strong aptitudes for in-demand STEM careers like Advanced Manufacturing, Computers & Technology, Engineering, Architecture and Construction, and Health Science. However, there’s a significant interest gap, likely due to a lack of representation and the troubling reality that female students are not often encouraged to pursue STEM careers. Learn more and download the report today for actionable solutions.

Welcome to the Ford NGL family, Batesville, Indiana! We can't wait for your official designation this fall and look forward to the incredible impact we will achieve together. Here’s to a future where every student is #BulldogReady!

Although we're into summer now, on this #TBT we're celebrating a recent Anchorage School District achievement. The Anchorage School District (ASD) Business Academy, graduated its first cohort back in May. Launched in 2022 with University of Alaska Fairbanks, the academy offers high school juniors and seniors courses, mentoring, and internships to prepare them for their futures. Students earn college credits and gain real-world experience. Hear from students heading to the University of Pennsylvania, and others, who gained invaluable confidence. Businesses also benefit by building a talent pipeline and often hiring their interns. The academy movement is expanding across all ASD high schools, bringing diverse career programs to more students. Learn more about this milestone and students' bright futures here:

We're collaborating with YouScience on its inspiring mission to empower students to discover their innate talents. We believe that their resources and products have the potential to enrich the work our network is doing. Read our collaboration announcement here: