RAPSA is proud to announce that Ben Chida will be the Keynote Speaker for the RAPSA Forum. Ben Chida has had a challenging educational journey and is using his personal encounters as a way to reshape the California education system. As part of the California governor’s council for career education, Ben Chida and other leaders See The Story
Transformative Practices as a RAPSA Forum 2024 strand aims to engage practitioners, researchers and policymakers around high-leverage instruction, student engagement, transformative pedagogy, supportive learning environments, work-based learning, and CTE that foster student engagement and drive improved educational outcomes for At-Promise students. The goal for this strand is to effectively and efficiently meet the needs of See The Story
We are pleased to report the theme of the RAPSA 2024 conference, Bridging Futures: Fostering Equity Through Innovation and Empowerment. The conference is seeking presenters that are eager to share their knowledge and experience in improving the lives of At-Promise students. Schools all over California are actively working to create change and make progress towards See The Story
Thank you for your continued support in making a difference in our At-Promise students and the lives of Opportunity Youth! A couple quick items below include a summary of why RAPSA is a vocal advocate of using the term “at-promise” instead of “at-risk” and a profile of a long-term member of the RAPSA Network, Momentum See The Story
ICYMI, the Reaching At Promise Students Association (RAPSA) relaunched in 2024 with new and increased member services, new leadership, and new national professional development opportunities. RAPSA brings value to you as a member: Professional Development Opportunities Gain access to powerful learning opportunities throughout the year with thought leaders, researchers, foundations and dedicated educators focused on creating more equitable See The Story
We are reaching out to wish you a Happy New Year and remind you that RAPSA continues to work diligently to serve educators focused on at-promise students! We hope 2024 is a year in which you choose to engage with RAPSA to transform the lives of at-promise youth. RAPSA’s overarching mission is to support educators See The Story
Congratulations to This Year’s Award Winners! For the last six years RAPSA has made the commitment to recognize individuals who have shown Vision, Heart and Courage when it comes to the At-Promise community. Please join us at the awards hour as we congratulate some dedicated people and students as we showcase their message. Each See The Story
The global health pandemic has shined a harsh light on the vulnerabilities and challenges humanity faces. It has provided a clear picture of existing inequalities—and a clearer picture of what steps forward we need to take, chief among them addressing the education of more than 1.5 billion students whose learning has been hampered due to See The Story
Nominate a Student, Teacher, or Policy Maker! These awards are intended to recognize the extraordinary promise of our students, educators, and policy makers for the amazing work being done to support them across the country. The award ceremony is a celebration, not a competition. View last year’s award winners. Nominations close October 22. This year, five scholarships See The Story
Alternative Accountability in Practice RAPSA’s Forums provide up to date information about progress on meaningful accountability policies for schools serving at-promise students. As states increasingly adopt alternative accountability policies, school leaders are challenged to design systems and pedagogies that put alternative accountability in practice. The following session by Eskolta School Research and Design See The Story
