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An affordable (free) option for postsecondary education
Competition once again trumps the status quo in the postsecondary education sector. The “affordability” factor is consistently cited as a barrier for many seeking to continue their postsecondary education. But, did you know you can learn from some of the most prestigious universities for free? Thanks to technology and a change in mindset a growing number ...
The big three goals.
Welcome! The J.A. & Kathryn Albertson Foundation is a private family foundation committed and striving to be a catalyst for positive educational change, reform and improvement in Idaho. Our mission is to improve education in Idaho. Currently, the Foundation’s main educational focus areas include the following: High School is Not Enough (Postsecondary Success) Find the Right Fit (Educational ...
You Should Know
Relevant data and information in the hands of citizens and policymakers is a key to continuous improvement of the education system and student achievement in Idaho.A data-driven strategy guides the improvement of high quality instruction, increases in student standards and engagement, and the deployment of resources.The J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Foundation’s You Should Know Outcomes ...
Find the Right Fit
Finding the right fit is not about one type of education being better than another, but about access to options that best fit a student’s preferred learning style — because not everyone learns in the same way. Finding an option that fits include private schools, charter schools, virtual schools, homeschooling, a traditional public school or ...
High School is Not Enough
ALL Idahoans need an education that prepares them for college or 21st century careers. Unfortunately, we’re falling behind in educational attainment which directly impacts our ability to earn a living, compete in the global marketplace and retain young leaders. Our political and economic standing in the world is being jeopardized, which may affect the very ...
Idaho College Access Network Summit Take Aways
The JKAF team attended the Idaho College Access Summit (I-CAN) yesterday at BSU and came away with a number of important take-aways. - A high level of awareness was generated about the problems associated with a lack of post high school educational attainment and its impacts civically, economically, our political position in the world, as well ...
Meridian Teen wins the second Go On essay contest
Patrick Adams’ essay describes his goal to become a good citizen. Patrick Adams, 16, was already having a great day on Monday, when he found out he won the second J.A. and Kathryn Albertson and Idaho Statesman Go On essay contest. “You totally made my day,” Adams said. A student at Rocky Mountain High School, Adams is involved ...
West Side students:racking up college credits, saving cash
West Side High School in Dayton, Idaho started offering college level courses to their students in 2001. What started as a desire by Superintendent Melvin Beutler to expand the course offerings for college bound students has turned into the model for Distance Education programs in the state of Idaho. Mr. Beutler contacted nearby Utah State University ...
Idaho Statesman “Go On” Challenge Contest Update
Rebecca Nazer won $275 in the May, Idaho Statesman “Go On” Challenge contest. June’s contest is coming up. All contests are open to Idahoans, statewide. Click here for details. http://www.idahostatesman.com/idahogo/ Congratulations Rebecca for your winning essay: “Why Do I Want to Go On?” by Rebecca Nazer, Nampa Imagination is anchored in the hearts and minds of all children as ...
Apprenticeship: Learn While You Work
Apprenticeship is a form of education that allows an “apprentice”, novice or beginner, to learn about a specific trade or craft from a “master”. Apprenticeship is one of the oldest forms of education. Programs date back to the Middle Ages when master craftsmen would take in young people and provide them food and housing in ...
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