Current Issues in Education Stephen L. Pruitt, Ph.D. President Presentation Title/ Presenter First Name Last Name

Who Is the Southern Regional Education Board? Governors and legislatures of 16 states entered into an interstate compact to “advance knowledge and to improve the social and economic level of the southern region.” Compact was established in 1948 Provide support and services from pre-K through doctorial degree Stephen Pruitt | December 4, 2018

We can do more together States are at the core of our mission. SREB works side-by-side with states to improve education. Convene: We bring together legislators, educators, state agency leaders to share best practices and learn from one another. Track: We monitor progress in each state on key education measures so you have information you need to make good decisions. Direct service and support: And we also work hands-on in schools, with programs that build capacity to improve teaching, turn around schools and foster strong school leadership. We have targeted programs that, for example: help more minority graduate students earn their Ph.D.s and diversity the faculty on our campuses let students in your state attend a specialized degree program in another state without paying out-of-state tuition. train school counselors to help students plan for college and career Presentation Title/ Presenter First Name Last Name

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Key SREB Efforts Improve college and career readiness Increase postsecondary attainment including industry credentials and college degrees Expand economic prosperity by closing talent and opportunity workforce gaps Improve student learning environments Support state policymakers Provide research, recommendations and services to inform state education policy and improve outcomes for students Stephen Pruitt | December 4, 2018

Critical Issues in Education Teacher Preparation Changing Workforce School Climate Stephen Pruitt | December 4, 2018

Teacher Preparation Commission Report Stephen Pruitt | December 4, 2018

Teacher Preparation Recommendations Licensure Hold all new teachers to the same standard, no matter their route into the profession. Require all teacher candidates to meet the same high criteria for initial licensure, whether their preparation is traditional or alternative, undergraduate, post-baccalaureate or graduate. Adopt practice-based assessments of teacher readiness. Identify a continuum of teacher development and link it to the licensure system. Stephen Pruitt | December 4, 2018

Teacher Preparation Recommendations Clinical Experiences Place all teacher candidates in high-quality clinical experiences. Require programs to place candidates in high-quality clinical experiences. Develop and offer support and training for mentor teachers to effectively guide prospective teachers. If states fund stipends for full-year residencies, prioritize any available funding for candidates who intend to teach in hard-to-staff schools. Require programs to report on the quality of clinical experiences. Stephen Pruitt | December 4, 2018

Teacher Preparation Recommendations Data Systems Bring together data from across state and local agencies to inform improvement. Implement a statewide data system that synthesizes data on teacher development from various state and local education agencies. Disseminate the data widely, tailored to the needs of specific audiences. Empower change and expect improvement. Stephen Pruitt | December 4, 2018

Teacher Preparation Recommendations Partnerships Encourage strong partnerships between teacher preparation programs and local school districts. States should provide incentives and support for strong partnerships between teacher preparation programs and local school districts. Stephen Pruitt | December 4, 2018

Changing Workforce: Adult Education Stephen Pruitt | December 4, 2018

The Future We Face Changes in the demands of workforce Realities of the need for a scientifically literate society Stephen Pruitt | December 4, 2018

Changes in the Workforce Advances in robotics and AI hold the potential to reshape fundamentally the way we live and work. While we cannot yet foresee exactly how this fourth industrial revolution will play out, we know that gains in productivity and efficiency, new services and jobs, and improved support in existing roles are all on the horizon, alongside the potential loss of well established occupations… -Researchers with Oxford University, Carl Benedikt Frey & Michael A. Osborne Stephen Pruitt | December 4, 2018

Will there be enough jobs? What Many Ask: Will there be enough jobs? This is the wrong question! Stephen Pruitt | December 4, 2018

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Will there be enough people with the skills to fill new jobs? This is the correct question. Stephen Pruitt | December 4, 2018

Entry-Level Positions Based on Educational Attainment Lost jobs Gained jobs High school diploma Some college or associate’s degree Bachelor’s degree or more -4.8 million +3.5 million -300,000 +1.2 million +400,000 +4 million Stephen Pruitt | December 4, 2018

Job Losses & Gains (millions) Entry-Level Job Positions by Minimum Education Level High school or less Associate’s degree or some college Bachelor’s degree or higher Recession May 2007-2010 Recovery May 2010-2016 8 6 4 -2 2 -4 10 Added 400,000 jobs Lost 300,000 jobs Lost 7.3 million jobs Added 4 million jobs Added 1.2 million jobs Added 8 million jobs -8 -6 Job Losses & Gains (millions) Stephen Pruitt | December 4, 2018 Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2016

Employment Change (millions) Employment Losses and Gains by Education Level Employment Change (millions) Recession Dec 2007-Jan 2010 Recovery Jan 2010-April 2016 Net Gain 8.6 million 8 6 4 -2 2 -4 10 8.4 million people gained jobs 187,000 people gained jobs Net Gain 1.2 million 3.1 million people gained jobs 1.8 million people lost jobs Net Loss 4.8 million 80,000 people gained jobs -6 5.6 million people lost jobs -8 High school or less Associate’s degree or some college Bachelor’s degree or higher Stephen Pruitt | December 4, 2018 Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2016

Activities Automated by 2030 Stephen Pruitt | December 4, 2018

Multi-Generational Cliff Stephen Pruitt | December 4, 2018

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Federal Statutes States Can Use to Address Needs and Goals Every Student Succeeds Act, 2015 (ESSA) K-12 education Academics, well-rounded education College and career readiness Career and technical education (CTE) Secondary and postsecondary, youth and adults College and career readiness Perkins V, 2018 (Perkins) Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, 2014 (WIOA) Secondary and postsecondary education Youth and adults Workforce training, career readiness and success Economic development Stephen Pruitt | December 4, 2018

Connection Points: ESSA – Perkins – WIOA Governance Programs Equity Accountability, data, improvement Timing Stephen Pruitt | December 4, 2018

School Climate and Student Safety Stephen Pruitt | December 4, 2018 26

3 Dimensions of School Climate 1. Physical Space 2. Relationships 3. Instruction → Leadership Stephen Pruitt | December 4, 2018

Stephen L. Pruitt, Ph.D. Lee Posey President Stephen.Pruitt@SREB.org (404) 875-9211 Twitter: @DrSPruitt Lee Posey Vice President, State Services Lee.Posey@SREB.org (404) 962-9637