NEWSWelcome to the RAPSA Forum news page. We are frequently updating this section, so please visit soon to stay up to date with all of the latest Alternative Accountability news, events and trends near you.
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
RAPSA’s 10th annual summit provides attendees with answers and inspiration to tell the true story of their school, staff, and students. This year’s conference themes include topics that at-promise students and educators are currently facing. Unfortunately, many existing programs do not have measures in place to deal with these unique set of circumstances. This year’s confernce See The Story
Celebrate At-Promise Students and the Staff Who Serve Them! RAPSA’s annual At-promise student awards are now open for nominations. The Awards Event has become the seminal gathering of education, community and workforce leaders who serve at-promise youth. Celebrate with us by nominating students, staff and policy makers who represent the courage, heart and vision of See The Story
RAPSA is Proud to Announce Dr. Joseph Johnson as the Keynote Speaker for the 10th annual RAPSA Forum Joseph F. Johnson, Jr., Ph.D. Dr. Joseph Johnson is the Founding Executive Director of the National Center for Urban School Transformation (NCUST) at San Diego State University. NCUST identifies, studies, and promotes the best practices of high-performing See The Story
