Arcadia Education

12/12/2023

K-12 enrollment trends: Why are public schools losing students, and which states are seeing enrollment growth?

Public-school enrollment in the United States has been on a downward trend for several years, a decline expected to continue. The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) has projected a 1.4-million-student drop in public-school enrollment between 2022 and 2029. Where will these students end up going? If interested in reading more find the article here:

Public-school enrollment in the United States has been on a downward trend for several years, a decline expected to continue. The National Center for

10/30/2023

President of Arcadia Education, Erik Twist, joined The Seth Leibsohn Show to discuss the importance of the in young children's lives and the absence of objective truth and moral order in the modern world of education.

Erik Twist, Principal Partner and President of Arcadia Education, joins Seth in studio to discuss education in America, the importance of the teacher in young children's lives, his recent commencement address at Great Hearts Lincoln Preparatory Class of 2023's graduation, and the absence of objectiv...

10/23/2023

The EdTech Overtake by Erik Twist & Keri D. Ingraham

With the spotlight on EdTech and emerging technology like AI, what does this mean for K-12 education? More importantly is it helping build the fabric of civil society?

Read the full article in RealClearEducation here:
https://www.realcleareducation.com/articles/2023/05/11/the_edtech_overtake_110861.html

By the end of 2023, it is estimated that the education technology market, commonly referred to as EdTech, will reach a value of $270.5 billion. A 16% compound annual growth rate is expected during...

10/12/2023

On the second episode of Schooling America, Erik Twist & James Felton take a deep dive into Patrick Lencioni's model for fostering organizational health, a subject that James is deeply passionate about.

This episode is a must-listen for educational leaders and administrators who aim to elevate trust, morale, and productivity within their institutions. James offers invaluable insights into how schools can achieve not just functional but cohesive and thriving teams, thereby fulfilling their mission with greater efficacy and impact.

10/11/2023

On the first episode of Schooling America, Erik Twist and Todd Davis discuss leadership & how judicious decision-making can galvanize teams and steer organizations towards their mission. Whether you are an educational leader striving for excellence or an administrator seeking to invigorate your team, this episode offers a treasury of wisdom on leadership, strategy, and the audacity to innovate.

10/07/2023

In this compelling episode of Schooling America, we are honored to host James Felton, a renowned leadership coach and organizational health expert. Known for his transformative work with Fortune 500 companies as well as burgeoning startups, James is a trusted consultant in the methodology of Patrick Lencioni, author of seminal works like "The Five Dysfunctions of a Team" and "The Advantage."

Our conversation dives deep into Lencioni's model for fostering organizational health, a subject that James is deeply passionate about. With a client portfolio that includes diverse companies like The North Face and Ruggable, James brings a wealth of experience to the table. More pertinently, he has invested significant time working with school leadership teams, understanding the unique challenges they encounter in cultivating a vibrant team and school culture.

This episode is a must-listen for educational leaders and administrators who aim to elevate trust, morale, and productivity within their institutions. James offers invaluable insights into how schools can achieve not just functional but cohesive and thriving teams, thereby fulfilling their mission with greater efficacy and impact.

10/06/2023

In this enlightening episode of Schooling America, we are joined by Todd Davis, the co-founder and former CEO of LifeLock, and a longtime board member and parent at Great Hearts Academies. Todd delves into the captivating journey of LifeLock, sharing insights into the audacious advertising campaign that catapulted the company into the national spotlight. Beyond the world of identity protection, Todd brings his seasoned perspective to the table on the essence of effective leadership. Drawing from his experience in both the corporate realm and the educational landscape, he explores how judicious decision-making can galvanize teams and steer organizations towards their mission. Whether you are an educational leader striving for excellence or an administrator seeking to invigorate your team, this episode offers a treasury of wisdom on leadership, strategy, and the audacity to innovate.

10/05/2023

Introducing the Schooling America podcast with host Erik Twist. Schooling America covers issues & ideas relevant to in American . We bring in experts who reflect on topics that affect , organizations, and the children & families they serve.The first two episodes will be released October 10th!

09/27/2023

What are the best measures of the quality of education in a state?

How do we know if schools, from kindergarten to college, are doing a good job serving Montanans?

To answer these we partnered with experts from Arcadia Education to launch a new expose´ series on education in MT.

In this kickoff piece, we start with U.S. News & World Report’s rankings of education quality across the 50 states. As a starting point, we use this report to compare Montana with the 7 Mountain States around it – Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, Nevada, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.

Montana ranks sixth among the eight states in the Rocky Mountain West on U.S. News’ overall ranking of education quality.

Why does Montana hold such an unimpressive standing among the Rock Mountain States? Click the link in the comments to find out why.

09/26/2023

School Leaders Can Mitigate the Teacher Hiring Crisis
by Erik Twist, Lauren Grudem, & Keri D. Ingraham
High -turnover rates are surpassing the decline in student enrollment numbers, creating a nationwide trend of teacher shortages. With decreasing interest in teacher-education programs, face immense pressure to quickly fill vacant positions. The article delves into the challenges school leaders encounter, emphasizing the importance of a comprehensive and thoughtful hiring process, building a supportive culture, and focusing on teacher retention strategies to address this growing dilemma.

The teacher-hiring crisis is far from over. High teacher-turnover rates are outpacing the sharp decline in student enrollment numbers in K-12 public schools. Consider just a few examples of the...

09/19/2023

For new and veteran , the start of the school year is an exciting but stressful time. Here are the top five concerns every teacher has returning to the classroom:

https://arcadiaed.com/2023/08/supporting-the-noblest-of-professions/

It turns out that how their handle these apprehensions are a litmus test of whether know how to support their teachers in doing what we believe is a powerful vocational calling and the noblest of professions.

Trusted independent school consultant Arcadia Education has decades of combined experience to provide the biggest challenges teachers have going into...

09/07/2023

🔎 What schools and families looking for? 🔍

According to Jan. 2023 survey by School Choice Week , 53.7% of parents considered choosing a new school or learning environment for the 2023-24 school year.

Understanding the market area your school is serving and the competition is key to successful enrollment.

The team at School Choice Week surveyed American parents to hear what they think about K-12 education options in 2023.