Claudettes summer institute reflection

July 2013

Cohort 7 Washington D.C. Summer Institute

Claudette JacksonJuly 21-28, 2013

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SUNDAY, JULY 21, 2013 11:39 AM

Saw others at DFW. That was a nice surprise! Sadly, Peggy won't bejoining us. Ready to get checked in and run to Whole Foods. Sotired!

SUNDAY, JULY 21, 2013 1:05 PM

Waiting for the Metro. Do we take Justin's instructions or Hopstopapps? Hmmm…


Its picture time…Hello everybody!

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Orientation meeting





China town



China Town



Dinner at Tony Chengs…mmm Mongolian bbq

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Yummy cabbage

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MONDAY, JULY 22, 2013 7:24 AM

Up bright and early (earlier if you think about the time change) andready to begin the day.

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It's class time with Dr. Rose.Thoughts for the day:What is the name of our course? Problem Solving and StrategicPlanningWhat is trust?Trust is the lubricant that makes an organization work.What must every effective administrator be able to do?Delegate and Empower



Dr. Haynes presentation at theNewseum.Great point: taking away pray in school removed religion fromlearning.

Questions to ask to determine whether to allow 1st amendment withreligion in schools.Are they Sincere?Is it a Burden?

Question to schools:Do you have a compelling state interest in saying no?Is there any less restrictive way. Can this be accomplished any otherway?

This is mandatory in Texas.

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FBI exhibit at the Newseum.



Toys from the G Men era


MONDAY, JULY 22, 2013 2:28 PM

*Office of Vocational and Adult Education: *

Primary efforts are now with the HS Redesign Act (bringingcollege and career readiness to life)

Would like to fulfill second part of Presidents 2020 goal of everyAmerican having access to one year of post secondary education.

4 Core PrinciplesAlignment (between industry, schools, parentsCollaboration (lacking between secondary and post secondary)Accountability (limited number of measures)Innovation

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Great presentations but sooooo many questions

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Moonlight tour time!

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Cohort 6 on the tour bus and ready to go

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TUESDAY, JULY 23, 2013 7:21 AM

Dr. Zipperlen's class.UNITED STATES


Waiting to go in Capital

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Coffee with Senator Cruz

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Senator Cruz stating his focus on economic growth.



Senator Cruz and Cohort 7“Education Funding”


TUESDAY, JULY 23, 2013 1:16 PM

Michelle Chin, Senator Cornyns education advisor

Multiple offices staffed by a deputy to handle constituent casework.

Focuses mostly on policy work in Washington.

Committees very important in the House. Very structured rulesfor debate and controlled by majority party.

In the Senate, there is still some importance. Ratio of powerdetermines who has more power. More collaboration.

Supportive of federal financial aid and increasing pell grants.

In next two weeks, senate may compromise on loan rates

making it lower than 6.8%.


TUESDAY, JULY 23, 2013 4:58 PM

Arrived at Marcel's prior to our visit to the Kennedy Center.


WEDNESDAY, JULY 24, 2013 8:13 AM

Religious Panel

Deacon Bert L'Homme, St. Francis De Sales Church

Defined by Matthew 28: 11-204 Pillars: Catholic Identity, Academic Excellence, Accessibilityand

Affordability, Governance

Over 99% from catholic schools in area graduate and go tocollege.Teaching students how to be good member of their community.

What a religious institution is:Majority of staff, clients, and teachings have to be that religion

Fine of $2,000 a year if they can't meet this definition of what areligious institution is….if this is passed…Freedom ofConscience debate

Rev. Susan Taylor - Scientology

Only 65 years old.

Don't have schools but interested in educationL. Ron Hubbard made a breakthrough in how to study educationPeople are taught how to study and this is done all over theworld.

Three barriers to learning somethingmisundertsood or the not understood work

lack of mass (people need to touch and feel it)skipped gradientScientologists are against drugging of kids.

Lance Walker - LDS

God is light and truthThe Church has 4 institutions Brigham Young in Utah, Hawaiiand two two-year optionsNo secondary private school systemApproach to education depends on where they live.

They see education as something that starts in the home. Theylearninn in homes, schools, and churches.

Seminary for HS kids about an hour before classes begin.Usually in

someones home. This is where they learn scriptures. This waysheavily if a student applies to one of the four institutions.

Church takes multiple positions on a broad array of issues.

Margaret Siddiqi - Islamic Society of North America

Angel Gabriel squeezed the Prophet Mohammed tightly and said“Read” meaning: seek knowledge…not just about your creatorbut about that which is around us.About 350 US Islamic schools and no set method of teachingSaturday and Sunday schools to learn to read Arabic

A lot of errors in earlier textbooks explaining Islam. Continuallyworking with textbook companies to correct this.


WEDNESDAY, JULY 24, 2013 1:18 PM

AASA

History:

Established in 1865 and part of the National educationAssociation at that time.

Broke off and became their own organization.

Committed to working with school superintendents.

Mission is to advocate for districts across the country because itis important to have knowledgeable and effective superintendents.

Advocates with Capital Hill, textbook sponsors, etc

Only group to oppose NCLB

Membership:

51 chartered affiliates and 7 regions

Interesting:

There are superintendents with 10 districts under their watch butin some cases the district may have only 100 students or even 0!

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Kennedy's Grave

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THURSDAY, JULY 25, 2013 9:06 AM

Baptist Joint CommitteeAround for more than 75 yearsCongregationally basedMany baptist groups come together to support BJC

Everyone should have a voice

In DC for the ability to lobby

Mission is to defend religious livery for all and standing up fortheir principle that religion must be free.

They do this because religious freedom is the foundation ofBaptist

life…historical issues with European persecution.

Voluntary spirit of claiming religion is a part of Baptist life.

Work day to day in 3 major parts:Interpreting cases about religious libertyFile friend of the court briefs-monitor all bills dealing withreligious freedom filedKeep churches and organizations educated


THURSDAY, JULY 25, 2013 1:23 PM

American Association of Community CollegesWorks with AACC commissions: there are 6

Big project- STEM education Annual conference of all project directorsMentor links- provide support to colleges in early stages ofSTEMPlus 50- strengthen and enhance programs for older studentsDiversity, equity, and inclusionInternational programs (VELT program with China)

Student Aid ProgramsWorkforce Development, Perkins

They work with tax policy and informs membership of issues.

Desires to tell story with data about who Community Collegesare.

Voluntary framework of accountability

See the Spelling Commissioner Report

Desire to get info out and make sure data is out there reflectscommunity colleges

Really focusing on bold initiatives to redesign educationWorking with veteransVenturing into cyber security


FRIDAY, JULY 26, 2013 8:30 AM

National Center for EducationStatisticsOverview:

Primary mission is collecting statistics and diffusing information.Report facts and make recommendationsThey have undergone many changes in names and splitsestablished as NCES in 1965In 2002 incorporated under Institute of Education ServicesOne of the largest in terms of budget and smallest in terms ofemployees (able to contract out)

Information can be received via the NCES newsflash

Early Childhood Longitudinal Study:

Consists of three studies - focused on ECLS-KDesire to collect data to inform the way children are prepared forschool.Areas of interest: school readiness, transitioning in school,relationship inexperiences and performance, growth from childhood toadolescence.Components of study: child, parent, teacher, schoolReviewed many things including parental involvement.Updated study to ECLS-K 2011 adding more information andmore frequent reporting.Assessment Data and Research on Inclusion and ExclusionNAEP mandated by Congress in 1969Produce data at national, state and large urban school level.Work with a policy board NAGBTwo principle components: Main and long term trendThey have a variety of data tools available one of which is NAEPData Explorer.Dealing with issue of inclusion and exclusion for NAEP testing.Now offer NAEP accommodations. This resulted in increasedaccommodations and decreased exclusion rates.

High School Longitudinal Studies

ELS:

Emphasis on college access and choice and factors influencingtransition.Multiple perspectives on students educational experiencesComparison with previous cohortsFour waves of ELSUpdate in 2014 will provide college transcript info

HSLS:09

Interested in student pathways, decision making, STEM coursetaking, state linkingParent, counselor and administrator dataPost secondary StudiesTrying to generate a national picture of students enrolled in postsecondaryeducationWhat happens after they achieve their degree?Questions are answered with a set of studies: NPSAS, BPS,B&B, and PETS

Purpose of NPSAS is determining how students pay for college.This islegislatively mandated.Used to understand programs like Pell and Stafford.Beginning Postsecondary students BPSPurpose is to describe educational progress, persistence,degree attainment, and work experienced of first time studentsduring 1st, 3rd,and 6th year.

B&B: provide information concerning graduate education, workexperiences and life after bachelors.

PETSgather transcripts for all longitudinal participantsThis is to give a more complete picture of a students educationalexperienceIt is a link between academic performance and outcomes.

Licensing NCES restricted use data filed for Research

Difference between privacy and confidentiality.Law usually confers status of confidential on the information.Privacy Law Privacy Act of 1974 Governs collection,maintenance, use and dissemination of personallyidentifiable information about individuals maintained by Federalagencies Education Sciences Reform ActIndividually identifiable data about students families and schoolsmust remain confidentialConfidential information protection and statistical Efficiency ActProtects personally identifiable information collected under apledge of confidentiality.Not following this law can lead to class E felony and fines up to$250,000 and/or five years in prison.There is a disclosure review Board to ensure standards are met.Maintain confidentiality through a variety of methods like deletingsensitive variables.The license itself is a contract between the researcher and theinstitution.

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FRIDAY, JULY 26, 2013 10:11 AM

Heritage FoundationDiscussed their stance on k12 education and removing Title 1 funds.

Mission is to return to core family values.


SATURDAY, JULY 27, 2013 11:58 AM

Holocaust Museum

I felt like I was knowledgeable about the atrocities, but this tourtaught me so much more. I am appalled at how we as human beingscan feel so righteous and superior that we are willing to take thelives of others in an effort to cleanse and maintain power. Mybreaking point was at the end of the tour. A video giving the accountof man who helped save some mothers and their children broke myheart. It is harder to accept the plight of the Jews and othersaffected by the Holocaust because i think about what I would haveto do as a mother to survive if history were to ever repeat itself.

SATURDAY, JULY 27, 2013 6:10 PM

Old Ebbitt Grill

Great way to end our time in DC…Good food and good company inan historic 'saloon'!


SATURDAY, JULY 27, 2013 9:08 PM

Reflection

All things must come to an end. Our time in D.C. has beeninformative. Not only have I learned more about my cohort members,I learned more about our education system and the office/agenciesthat work to provide resources. I only wish that as a highereducation practitioner, there were more relevant meetings pertainingto my work. I tried to glean useful information out of each session weattended, but a separate track (or time away from the big group)focusing on agencies in the D.C. area such as NASPA and CASwould be information that could be used directly in the majority ofthe Higher Education cohort member's careers. I understand thismay change with each cohort.

Of the sessions we attended, I found the religious panel to be mostimpressive. I was able to access more information aboutScientology, which I can use in the classroom. I also appreciated theconfidence and gusto with which Deacon L'Homme spoke. I thoughtof a colleague that would have thoroughly enjoyed a conversationover coffee with him.

I don't see any future impact from this trip on my work as an

educator, but I do see the influence this may have had on the P12members in the cohort.

I have learned from this experience, that it is a challenge travelingwith a large group of peers for an extended period of time. It takesflexibility and collaboration. I have learned I miss my truck. I wasable to navigate the Metro with relative ease, but there is nothing likehopping in your own vehicle and going where you need to go. I alsolearned that life after dissertation may not involve working at aninstitution of higher education and that I may want to keep myoptions open to looking at agencies like AACC.

You could almost cut the party lines with a knife from agency toagency. It was clear, even though some tried to present themselvesas neutral (for the sake of the presentation I would assume), whichside they were supporting. The conservative right always concernsme especially when weaving religion into the picture of politics andeducation.

In all, it was informative and interesting. I realized how much I didnot know and what I need to learn (using NCES as a majorresource).

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