Geneva 2020

KEEPING KIDS IN SCHOOL: Implementing a local expert program for geneva 2o2o

Maxwell Malbouf Hannah Meyer e zhao

Guided by the Strive Together model of collective impact. We believe the collective impact model employed in Cincinnati can be an effective organizational tool for us in Geneva (Geneva 2020).

Career and College ReadinessGraduation RateLiteracyhttp://www.hws.edu/about/geneva_2020.aspxCollective ImpactSuccessful collective impact initiative typically have five conditions: a common agenda shared measurement systems mutually reinforcing activities continuous communicationbackbone support organizations

http://www.nlc.org/images/Find_City_Solutions/IYEF/Capacity/fsg-collective-impact.jpgAn Expert ProgramGeneva 2020 requested help to research a local expert planThey were seeking a model to use in order to bring community members into the class roomThis was one of many items on an extensive list of requests

http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Guardian/About/General/2012/8/13/1344860791185/School-pupils-in-the-clas-003.jpg

New york state dropout rateshttp://schools.nyc.gov/NR/rdonlyres/33C83526-E062-4FB1-86BD-A95D8789960B/0/The_Class_of_2012_4Yr_Graduation_and_Dropout_Report.pdf2009 Cohort (2013 graduates) dropout rate: 8.3%2009 Cohort graduation rate for Geneva High School: 83.4%Geneva High school Dropout rateshttp://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED524955.pdf

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XXXXXXWhy students are dropping outThe number one reason students drop out is because classes are boringClasses are not relatable to real life81% of surveyed high school dropouts said that if schools had provided opportunities for career readiness and real-life knowledge it would improve students chances of graduating.http://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED513444.pdf

Who is dropping out88% were passing62% had Cs and above70% were confident they could have graduatedhttp://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED513444.pdf

HypothesisStudents drop out because they dont see the connection between course work and the real worldBy implementing a local expert program, where experts from the community come into classrooms to share their knowledge or skills, the gap will be bridged

Junior AchievementInitially reached out to other StriveTogether sites, but were told such a program didnt exist and recommended we contact Junior AchievementJunior Achievement Mission StatementJunior Achievement has worked with 4.4 million students per year and has 202,524 classroom volunteers from a multitude of professions

Volunteer video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZLeBFNIUVo

Questionnaire Sent out our Google Doc questionnaire to 196 Junior Achievement sites across all 50 statesLimited responses so began to call offices, starting with the National Site and then the closest to Geneva, Rochester, NYJunior Achievement model is the same at each siteAll information was available on the site, once we were told where to look

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http://bit.ly/JHG9C7Junior Achievements findings:recognizing the future

Junior Achievements findings:Making the connection

More than 8 out of 10 (83%) of alumni agreed that JA connected what they learned in the classroom with real life.Junior Achievements Findings:Real world skills

Educational ApproachJunior Achievement has programs in place that cater to each states standards of educationTheir lesson plans match up with the COMMON COREThese lessons do not take away from the curriculum but rather add a new dimension

http://corecommonstandards.com/images/state-standards/new-york-standards.pngThe Lost ResourceJunior Achievement was previously located at the Boys and Girls club but due to limited student participation, funding was withdrawnJunior Achievement already has a working model in placeCost?Alternatives?

http://lizbrunner.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/257.gifGeneva 2020 Disconnected Wish list:College and Career Readiness

Geneva 2020 Disconnected Wish list:Career and College Readiness Continued

Geneva 2020 Disconnected Wish list:Graduation Rate

Geneva 2020 Disconnected Wish list:Graduation Rate Continued

Geneva 2020 Disconnected Wish list:Literacy

Geneva 2020 Disconnected wish list:Literacy Continued

Need for Focus:Connecting and prioritizing the dotsOur research process reflects the needs for better management of Geneva 2020What matters and how do we solve it?Geneva 2020 needs to refine and prioritize.They have an objective, but they lack the tactics to realize it.

http://www.teachpreschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Teach-Preschool-Studio-and-Turtle-Shells-031.jpgOperations level committee Professionals to set priorities Execute tasksRefine tactics in order to realize objective

http://theyec.org/wp-content/uploads/bigstock-Five-Businesspeople-At-Boardro-4132768.jpgSource: Peter Northouse, Leadership: Theory and Practice, 3rd Edition, Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications, Inc., 2004, Page 9.

ConclusionWhile a local expert program does not make or break graduation rates, it does aid them in achieving new levels of successJunior Achievement has a program in place that they can successfully implement in Geneva and contact should be madeGeneva 2020 has leadership but lacks management and needs to prioritize, focus, and execute

Discussion If you have any questions please contact: Maxwell Malbouf E-Mail: Maxwell.Malbouf@hws.eduHannah Meyer E-Mail: Hannah.Meyer@hws.eduE Zhao E-Mail: E.Zhao@hws.edu

Thank You!