“The HDCC essay was the most fun and engaging assignment the kids have done all year. They were so into it!” Tracy Park, 6th Grade Teacher at Wendell “I made sure to get out of work to watch my son receive his HDCC award. It’s a huge deal for him and us, especially because he […]
Broadening the Definition of College Dear Friends of HDCC: As HDCC wraps up its “High Five Year” since its inception in 2020, collaborating in ten school districts in Southern Idaho’s ranching and farming communities, I wish to thank you once again for your wonderful support and encouragement. As a long-time college counselor, my conversations with […]
Dear Friends of HDCC: In taking stock of HDCC’s five-year evolution in building a network of ten school districts and four educational partnerships with the primary purpose “to inspire the youth of rural Idaho to pursue educational opportunities beyond high school,” I want to thank each of you for your interest and engagement. I am […]
Collaborative Members: Bliss Bears, Wendell Trojans, Hagerman Pirates, Camas County Mushers, Glenns Ferry Pilots, Richfield Tigers, Shoshone Indians, Dietrich Blue Devils, Carey Panthers, Boise State University, College of Southern Idaho, and Idaho College Savings Program “Thank you so much for inspiring our kids. I love hearing their conversations as they research and learn about the […]
Dear Friends and Supporters of HDCC: I hope our HDCC year four winter update finds you well. I have just finished several weeks of travel to our nine collaborative school districts – Bliss, Wendell, Hagerman, Camas County, Glenns Ferry, Richfield, Shoshone, Dietrich, and Carey – where I hosted 35 aspirational workshops in grades 5-8. The scholarship application […]
A guest column which appeared in the Idaho Educational News and the Idaho Mountain Express on the importance and benefit of starting aspirational conversations with students at an earlier age. Originally posted on IdahoEdNews.org on August 18, 2023 I’m not exaggerating when I say that the back-to-school season is one of my favorite times of […]
Bags hosting a workshop for 5th graders at Camas County School Bags: “Do you ever dream about what you want to do or be when you get older?” “I want to be a truck driver.” “I want to be a geologist.” “I want to be a baker.” “I want to be a professional skier.” “I […]
To better gauge HDCC’s work in its five school districts after two years with an eye towards continuous quality improvement, we asked our collaborative superintendents to respond to the following questions. What follows are their collective responses and insights. (Quotes appear in the order of Q1 respondents.) What have been the greatest benefits of HDCC’s […]