Dear Friends and Colleagues, As we are all keenly aware, the Federal education policy landscape is constantly evolving. In order to keep up in this ever-changing environment and provide our clients with the highest-quality support and advice, Penn Hill Group has expanded its services and staff. Earlier this summer, we announced the addition of convenings […]
On August 3, 2016, Penn Hill Group Principal Danica Petroshius participated as a panelist at Every Hour Counts’ Third Annual System-Building Institute in Chicago. Every Hour Counts is a coalition of organizations that work to increase access to quality learning opportunities, particularly for under-served students. Danica presented on a panel about effective advocacy at the […]
On July 26-27, 2016, Penn Hill Group provided strategic convening support and content expertise to the Mozilla Foundation, who along with facilitation support by the IDEO Design for Learning team, held a design convening in Aurora, Colorado for states interested in exploring competency-based education and digital credentials. At the convening, Penn Hill Group’s Danica Petroshius […]
On July 14, Danica Petroshius, Penn Hill Group principal, participated as a panelist in the 2016 Reimagine Learning Plenary, a gathering of leaders who participate in the Reimagine Learning Fund created by New Profit. The panel focused on the opportunities created for diverse learners by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Danica helped attendees understand […]
The National Council for La Raza (NCLR) recently held its first annual Education Summer Institutes. The event highlighted four NCLR Education programs, the National Institute for Latino School Leaders (NILSL), Padres Comprometidos, Children Investigating Science with Parents and Afterschool (CHISPA) and the annual Leadership Institute for Latino Literacy (LILL). Penn Hill Group’s Danica Petroshius and Ruth Lopez […]
The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) held a meeting for members of the State Collaborative on Assessment and Student Standards (SCASS) last week, where Principal Alex Nock spoke. The event was intended to offer information to satisfy the professional development and technical assistance needs of chief State school officers and State educational agencies. […]
The Florida School Boards Association, Inc. (FSBA) recently held its Annual Summer Conference, where Principal Alex Nock gave the final day’s keynote address. The event was focused on providing Florida schools with the resources necessary to navigate the educational landscape. Nock discussed the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and what its passage means for school […]
A quick look back at the news from last week, compiled by Penn Hill Group: HOUSE The House is in recess and will return on Tuesday, July 5. The House Education and Workforce Committee passed the following bills by voice vote: H.R. 5529, Accessing Higher Education Opportunities Act; H.R. 5530, HBCU Capital Financing Improvement Act; […]
A quick look back at the news from last week, compiled by Penn Hill Group: HOUSE House Republicans released a new set of proposals focused on poverty, opportunity and upward mobility, the first piece of their policy agenda, A Better Way. This included recommendations for strengthening early childhood development, supporting at-risk youth, improving career and […]
Penn Hill Group Principal Danica Petroshius served on a panel during the Association of Public Television Stations (APTS) 2016 Public Media Summit with J. Keith Kennedy, former staff director of the Senate Appropriations Committee; former Rep. Steve LaTourette (R-OH); and Dom Ruscio, appropriations consultant. The APTS Public Media Summit is the largest annual gathering of […]
