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  • Students in New Tech Network Continue to Outpace National High School Graduation and College Persistence Rate

    Students in New Tech Network Continue to Outpace National High School Graduation and College Persistence Rate

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    updated: Sep 25, 2018


    NAPA, Calif., September 25, 2018 (Newswire.com)
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    New Tech Network (NTN) announced today that its students outperform national high school graduation rates for the eighth year in a row according to the 2018 School and Student Success Report. Students graduate from high school at 94%, ten percentage points higher than the most recent national average available. NTN alumni continue to persist in college at 83%, five percentage points higher than the national average.

    New Tech Network partner districts strive to address educational inequity by supporting the redesign, creation, and development of schools that intentionally seek to close the opportunity gap while preparing students for an ever-changing career environment.

    The staff of Memorial Early College High School is very proud of our scores. In particular, accomplishing a 97% in student achievement and a perfect score on closing the gap. We focus on providing students with real-world skills through quality learning experiences. Our students are assessed daily on communication, collaboration, and critical thinking – each an essential skill for careers today.

    Meredith Pappas, Principal

    “Every student deserves access to schools where they feel engaged and connected to their peers and their community and are able to develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills as an everyday experience. We also believe that teachers and administrators stand ready and willing to implement proven innovative methods that better prepare all students for life after high school,” said President and CEO Lydia Dobyns.

    In the Texas Education Agency A-F grades, NTN schools in Texas consistently scored top grades with many scoring in the A range. While students attending traditional schools gain content knowledge, students at NTN schools are equipped with 21st Century skills, further preparing them for success both in traditional assessment settings and after graduation.

    NTN high school students demonstrated an average of 42% more growth in higher order thinking skills. Critical thinking skills were measured using the College and Work Readiness Assessment Plus (CWRA+) administered by Council for Aid to Education (CAE). This nationally normed assessment uses realistic tasks to assess four domains of learning: analytical reasoning and evaluation, writing effectiveness, writing mechanics, and problem-solving and compared NTN high schools against largely private schools based on a 4-year average.

    “The staff of Memorial Early College High School is very proud of our scores. In particular, accomplishing a 97% in student achievement and a perfect score on closing the gap. We focus on providing students with real-world skills through quality learning experiences. Our students are assessed daily on communication, collaboration, and critical thinking – each an essential skill for careers today,” said Principal Meredith Pappas.

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    Media Contact: Krista Clark

    kclark@newtechnetwork.org

    Source: New Tech Network

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  • New Tech Network Awards Commandant of First State Military Academy for Exemplary Leadership

    New Tech Network Awards Commandant of First State Military Academy for Exemplary Leadership

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    Leader Patrick Gallucci is recognized at the New Tech Annual Conference.

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    updated: Jul 31, 2018


    NAPA, Calif., July 31, 2018 (Newswire.com)
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    New Tech Network awarded Patrick Gallucci, Commandant of First State Military Academy, with the prestigious Susan Schilling Legacy Award for his exemplary leadership. The award was presented in St. Louis at the New Tech Annual Conference (NTAC), where 1,400 teachers and education leaders from across the country and Australia convened.

    Commandant Gallucci has led First State Military Academy, located in Clayton, DE, since January of 2015. First State Military Academy is a 9-12 public charter high school where all cadets are members of the Marine Corps JROTC program. The Academy serves a diverse student population and is the first military academy to partner with New Tech Network.

    I believe that the New Tech Network model is synonymous with MCJROTC: leadership, collaboration, agency, and problem-solving.

    Patrick Gallucci , Commandant

    Gallucci took on the challenge of hiring new teachers, creating a new school, and implementing a new program with grit and perseverance.

    “We just welcomed our first graduating class. Each cadet that has been with the academy since 2015 was recognized as an official plank owner. A title to one of the planks from the original drill deck was presented as a reward for the efforts and diligence that laid the cornerstone for what is to become a highly regarded and successful part of education within the State of Delaware,” said Gallucci.

    The Commandant preaches “culture over content” and stresses the value of distributive leadership. He has created a sustainable model by encouraging teachers to focus on leadership skills with a growth mindset and to be invested in the students they are teaching.

    “I believe that the New Tech Network model is synonymous with MCJROTC: leadership, collaboration, agency, and problem-solving. I have successfully strived to form a single school culture between Marine instructors and teachers. One that promotes a growth mindset,” said Gallucci.

    The conference theme, “Power of Us” was a deep-dive into the idea that a connected network is essential to addressing the most complex challenges that schools face today. The conference theme was enhanced with the release of, “Better Together: How to Leverage School Networks for Smarter Personalized and Project-Based Learning” a new book co-authored by NTN President and CEO Lydia Dobyns and Getting Smart CEO Tom Vander Ark.

    “Better Together” gives context to one of the modern era’s most important educational innovations and provides smart strategies for collaborating in school networks to achieve the promise of personalized and project-based learning for all students. It also explores the challenges schools face when innovating in isolation.

    “New Tech Network’s foundational belief is that schools get better by being part of a community. We think school networks hold the best potential for solving the most complex challenge we face today: closing the opportunity gap for all students, no matter where they live,” said Dobyns.

    About New Tech Network

    New Tech Network, a national non-profit organization, is a leading design partner for comprehensive K-12 school change. We coach teachers and school leaders to inspire and engage all students through authentic and challenging work. The New Tech model combines pervasive project-based learning, an engaging school-wide culture and the real-world use of technology tools and resources. We support the whole school through three key structures: professional development events, coaching, and Echo, the NTN project-based platform.

    New Tech Network students consistently outperform national high school graduation and college persistence rates. The network consists of more than 200 schools in 26 states and Australia.

    Source: New Tech Network

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