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Key takeaways from “Scaling Experiential Learning: Miami Dade County’s Summer Youth Internship Initiative”
Guest presenters: Garnet C. Esters, Program Manager, The Children’s Trust Lupe Ferran Diaz, Ph.D., Executive Director, Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) Department of Career and Technical Education Ann de las Pozas, Executive Director, Foundation for New...
Key takeaways from “You Belong: Meeting the College and Career Readiness Needs of First-Generation Students”
Guest presenters: Dr. Michael Preston, Executive Director, Florida Consortium of Metropolitan Research Universities Dr. Khristi Keefe, Early College Program School Counselor, Riverside High School Jonathon J. Milian, CAP Advisor, Jose Marti MAST 6-12 Academy FCAN...
Call for Presentation Proposals: Florida College Access Network 2022 Summit
Florida College Access Network is pleased to issue a call for presentation proposals for the 2022 FCAN Summit at the Embassy Suites Orlando — Lake Buena Vista South on May 10-11, 2022. The FCAN Summit is the premier event where education stakeholders from multiple...
Join us for Sept. 13 FCAN Webinar — Scaling Experiential Learning: Miami-Dade County’s Summer Youth Internship Initiative
Guest presenters: Garnet C. Esters, Program Manager, The Children’s Trust Lupe Ferran Diaz, Ph.D., Executive Director, Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) Department of Career and Technical Education Ann de las Pozas, Executive Director, Foundation for New...
Register today for Sept. 9 FCAN webinar — “You Belong: Meeting the College and Career Readiness Needs of First-Generation Students”
Guest presenters: Michael Preston, Executive Director, Florida Consortium of Metropolitan Research Universities Dr. Khristi Keefe, Early College Program School Counselor, Riverside High School Jonathon J. Milian, CAP Advisor, Jose Marti MAST 6-12 Academy FCAN Host:...
NCAN Guest Blog: FAFSA Completions Were Down, But We Can Get Them to Go Up
Bill DeBaun, National College Attainment Network With the start of the new school year, neither the upcoming FAFSA cycle (which opens October 1) nor the ongoing one (which funds students for the 2021-22 academic year) are probably front of mind for many districts and...
U.S. DOE temporarily halts select FAFSA verification processes for 2021-22 award year
On July 13, the U.S. Department of Education (USDOE) announced it was temporarily changing its financial aid verification process for the 2021-22 award year, effective immediately. In a press release, the Department notes the change is in response to impacts of the...
High schoolers report decreased well-being and interest in coursework, putting postsecondary plans at risk
As education professionals prepare to welcome students back in the fall, a summer report from America's Promise Alliance paints a picture of how high schoolers navigated historic upheaval in and out of school over the last year. The report surveyed around 2,500 youth,...
NCAN Guest Blog: How to Use Fit and Match to Increase Student Success
Bill DeBaun, National College Attainment Network Among students who entered college in the fall of 2014, about 60% completed a degree or certificate six years later. Stopouts represent lost time for students, significant financial burden in terms of loans, and...
IHEP study suggests rethinking common admissions practices
At FCAN, we believe that all Floridians need access to high-quality education after high school to build a talent-strong Florida. Yet, we know that opportunities in education and careers are inequitable, and there are significant gaps in degree attainment for Black,...