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We scale developmental education reforms so that every student is set up to pass credit-earning courses in English and math in their first year of college. strongstart.org Denver, CO Joined April 2017-
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During the #SSTFLNC23, attendees participated in interactive workshops led by developmental education reform experts. Check out resources and session recaps from this year’s event to learn more about the field’s latest developments 👉 bit.ly/3DsFJfO #highereducation
Thanks for the great meeting, @_Strong_Start. I learned, laughed, and caught up with amazing partners.
That's a wrap on the #SSTFLNC23! Thank you to the presenters and attendees who joined SStF as we embarked on a new chapter. Our team looks forward to continuing the momentum of developmental education reform. See you at the 2024 LNC! #equity #highereducation
Attending #SSTFLNC2023 with many higher Ed leaders in Minneapolis. Proud to represent @CSNCoyote and @NSHE!. Looking forward to learning transformable policies to improve higher education students’ learning.
Need we say more? #SSTFLNC2023
Welcome to Day 2 of the #SSTFLNC23! Get ready to learn how SStF's Network partners prioritize equity, our upcoming State & System Policy Framework, the benefits of shortened academic terms & ways educators can integrate social justice with mathematics. #highereducation
Day 1 of the #SSTFLNC23 is complete! Today's events amplified students' experiences with developmental education reformed models, featured discussions with former SStF scaling sites & connected colleagues from across the nation through interactive workshops. Stay tuned for Day 2.
We're live from the @_Strong_Start Learning Network Convening in Minneapolis, MN. Enjoying the student panel discussion moderated by Dr. Susan Munoz from @ColoradoStateU #SSTFLNC2023
Have you read our most recent #Newsletter? The latest edition features a research brief from our partners at @UofSC's National Resource Center for The First-Year Experience and Students in Transition. Don't miss next month's newsletter! Sign up here 👉 lnkd.in/gbbgFNk7
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