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Schools are the heart of our communities. Building a strategic plan with the input of community members is vital. Schools and communities can dream about what education looks like in their community! https://bit.ly/3uKdZlM

A comprehensive school physical activity program reflects strong coordination across five components: physical education, physical activity during school, physical activity before and after school, staff involvement, and family and community engagement. How does your school keep students physically active? Learn more from the CDC here: https://hubs.la/Q029csFm0

Today marks the beginning of #TeacherAppreciationWeek! Please join us in supporting the #EDUCATORSforAmericaAct, which proposes several measures to invest in teachers and America's future. The act is a great first step to diversifying the educator pipeline by doubling the TEACH grants to $8k/year and strengthening educator preparation programs. Learn more about the EDUCATORS for America Act here: https://lnkd.in/g3dyEw37

A comprehensive school physical activity program reflects strong coordination across five components: physical education, physical activity during school, physical activity before and after school, staff involvement, and family and community engagement. How does your school keep students physically active? Learn more from the CDC here: https://hubs.la/Q029cfqz0

A comprehensive school physical activity program reflects strong coordination across five components: physical education, physical activity during school, physical activity before and after school, staff involvement, and family and community engagement. How does your school keep students physically active? Learn more from the CDC here: https://hubs.la/Q029cfRw0

Schools are the heart of our communities. Building a strategic plan with the input of community members is vital. Schools and communities can dream about what education looks like in their community! https://bit.ly/3uKdZlM

In 2018, community groups proposed a charter school as a solution at the long-struggling MPS North Division High School. Read about the debate from 2018, now repeating itself, from Alan J. Borsuk Milwaukee Journal Sentinel https://lnkd.in/g4Eh7ekg #MPSNorthDivisionHighSchool #CharterSchool #CommunityGroups #EducationDebate #EducationReform #SchoolChoice #EducationPolicy

This article by Mark Lieberman is so, so good, I had to read it twice. It succinctly describes so many of the challenges facing schools today while posing a fundamental question about our work. This is a must-read! This part is 🔥 🔥 🔥: "Meanwhile, the public school system we currently have is tightly intertwined with private interests. In recent decades, many states have authorized private companies—largely nonprofits as well as some for-profit corporations—to establish charter schools that receive public money but are privately operated. Curriculum companies dominate the lucrative market for textbooks. Wealthy investors hold the keys to schools’ capacity to fund long-term construction and renovation projects. And private foundations have poured money into public schools to help shape curriculum approaches, teacher-evaluation policies, and technology innovations."

The Compassionate Systems Framework is a key aspect of our pedagogical approach at Dulwich College (Singapore). It helps develop global citizenship and support community wellbeing. We are inviting educators from other schools to learn more about this on 4th and 5th March at the British Club. Only $100. The session will be led by Charlotte Ruddy and Jacob Martin. The sign up link is in the comments #compassionatesystems #dcsg

🌟 Let's tackle the root cause! 🌟 "Poverty isn't solely solved by schools—it's about enacting macroeconomic shifts that foster job creation with fair wages and accessible housing. Education is vital, but sustainable change requires addressing systemic issues. Let's advocate for economic policies that uplift communities and empower individuals. Dive deeper into this crucial discussion with 'Slaying Goliath' by Diane Ravitch. Explore more: https://lnkd.in/eGbh3BwC