Session 34: Mobilizing the Business Community Around a Rigorous Course of Study for All Students

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The State Scholars Initiative brings together education and business leaders in 24 states with the goal of motivating students to take the “Scholars Core,” a rigorous high school course of study that gives young people an advantage in college and the workforce. Learn successful strategies to engage your local business community in promoting college and career readiness, share experiences in collaborating with business leaders, and discuss ways to evaluate the effectiveness of business education partnerships.

Presenters:
Terese Rainwater, program director, State Scholars Initiative, Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education, Boulder, Colo.
Karen Paulson, senior associate, National Center for Higher Education Management Systems, Boulder, Colo.
Diana L. Robinson, assistant director, Center for Governmental Studies, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Ill.