Sure, there will always be a place for the golden standards in continuing and community education: foreign languages, art appreciation and the like, but programs across the country are pushing the boundaries for creative, engaging and exciting classes.
In a survey of school districts sponsoring bond issues in Minnesota, LERN determined that those who participated in community education were more likely to vote in favor of the bond issue, regardless of whether or not they had children in the system. In some cases, the..
You already know that customer testimonials are a powerful tool in a marketing director’s arsenal. They offer people a third-party assessment of a program’s quality – and they give a peer-to-peer recommendation that is so important in attracting today’s consumer.
No one jumps for joy when they receive a call for Jury duty, but a recent visit to the courthouse as a member of the jury pool turned out to be very informative for one LERN staffer. Before the selection process began, the judge took a few minutes to address the pool of..
Many LERN members want to know whether it is possible to track for the impact of the printed promotions they mail. The answer, says William Draves, President of LERN, is “absolutely.”
The following template has been developed by LERN Consultants to provide you with guidelines on how to prepare a report to your Superintendent or School Board. The goal of this template is to guide you in selecting information that will provide critical information necessary for..
The staff of the Bunker Hill Community College community education department has taken the art of making connections to another level.
When and why do you add new courses or seminars to your lineup?
If you and your staff are struggling to meet demand for new courses, or, if your current continuing education lineup is falling flat, there are a few places to look for guidance you might not have considered.