Glendale Elementary School District No 40’s Post

Today, the Biden Administration is calling on states, cities and towns, and schools to cultivate a “culture of attendance” and send a clear message that students need to be in school. 🏫 At this morning's Every Day Counts Summit at the White House, the Director of the Domestic Policy Council of the United States, Neera Tanden, referenced the new Digital Backpack 🎒 created by the National Partnership for Student Success Hub; a set of “Resources to Address Chronic Absenteeism in Your Community,” that includes a curated set of publicly available resources, including a selection of Examples In Action (spotlights with information on how districts have worked to address chronic absence in their communities). One of these spotlights is the successful relationship between our AmeriCorps Promise Fellows and Minneapolis Public Schools (utilizing the Check & Connect: A Comprehensive Student Engagement Intervention model!) Check it out (pun intended 🤣)! ServeMinnesota Office of Governor Tim Walz & Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan https://lnkd.in/e4W_pha4

The 2024 EL Summer Issue is a must read for all school and district educators. My particular favorite was the article written by Dr. Shadae Harris, former Chief Engagement Officer of Richmond Public Schools (RPS). In 2021, RPS, similar to other school districts, struggled with chronic absenteeism. More than 37% of students were absent 10 percent or more of the school year. As we all know, traditional methods often fail to disrupt this or to reengage/reconnect with students. Through Dr. Harris's innovative methods and collaboration with the community, RPS tackled this issue by focusing on relationships. The elements in this article are the foundational tools we need to make meaningful and sustained change within our schools. https://lnkd.in/esxF6mXQ

In our refreshed Blueprint coming soon, we explore how high-performing education systems work hard to bring people and institutions across the community together on behalf of young people. This piece by Dr. Cassandra Herring of the Branch Alliance for Educator Diversity offers examples of just that. "Trough community partnerships, we can build a pipeline of educators equipped to thrive in today’s classrooms on day one, delivering a more inclusive and equitable education system for all." https://lnkd.in/gqXevdDh

Investing in the learning and development of teachers means investing in the community. Creating a pipeline of success is what happens when community organizations comes together and open the access to resources.

From struggling to thriving: Adlai E. Stevenson Elementary's community-driven success story. Principal Tonya Hickman's leadership puts families first, sparking academic growth and trust. Challenges persist, but the commitment to community remains strong. #CommunitySchool #ParentEngagement #EducationSuccess #AdlaiStevenson #Education #edtech #EducationEquity #InclusiveEducation #NYCSchoolLeaders #NYCPrincipals #NYCEducators

Announced today: National Partnership for Student Success (NPSS) releases key resources for schools and districts looking to increase capacity in student support roles. These resources assist schools and districts looking for more supports to accelerate learning, reduce chronic absenteeism, and improve student well-being and mental health. Resources include: How to partner with higher education institutions for federal work-study jobs & pathways to community service How to leverage national service in schools with AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers How to connect with NPSS partners to help get more student support roles into schools and out-of-school-time programs. Read more. https://ow.ly/JLOI50QrT9X NPSS is a public-private partnership led by the U.S. Department of Education, AmeriCorps, and the Everyone Graduates Center, Johns Hopkins University, that helps schools, districts, youth-serving organizations, and state and local governments create, expand and improve programs supporting students through five evidence-based roles.

This is an excellent piece, and fits right along with what I just posted about the Snedden/Dewey divide. This part is especially haunting: "This May marks the 70th anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education ruling that school segregation is unconstitutional. De facto school segregation has nonetheless persisted, with the Economic Policy Institute reporting in 2020 that Black students are more than twice as likely to attend high-poverty schools as their white peers and that 60% of Black students are concentrated in high-poverty schools predominantly serving children of color. Many of these students are relegated to deeply underfunded “apartheid schools,” attended almost exclusively by low-income students of color. Battling the consequences of state fiscal abandonment like dilapidated school buildings, unsafe drinking water, and a revolving door of underprepared teachers, these schools have to work twice as hard to provide students with a quality educational experience—one that is rich in critical thinking, collaborative project-based learning, and opportunities for autonomously student-driven work. This “deeper learning” historically reserved for “elite” students is now in demand across the knowledge-intensive job market and postsecondary educational spaces awaiting students upon graduation. High-poverty schools with elevated teacher attrition struggle to provide these crucial skills, leaving graduates scrambling to catch up to compete with their peers. This failure is both a national problem and a signal that our civil rights work is not yet done." #education #equity #cathedralthinking 

Tonight the series starts about Highlands Community Charter School. I have not been involved with the organization in any shape or form for half a decade, but it doesn't surprise me to see these accusations. And I'm interviewed also; although I only could speak to the founding of the school, as that is what I have had first hand knowledge of. The big question is: Will this lead to a positive outcome, where the organization improves and is able to accomplish its mission? Or will accountability again be ducked? Or my biggest fear, will the knee jerk desire for "accountability" close down the school, that does so much good. I will help any way I can to have the positive outcome, not the bad. https://lnkd.in/gXuHEx9P

#LOSTTHEIRMINDS #CCISDWRONG #NOTSTRONG Corpus Christi ISD strengthens support for teachers, families with 2024-2025 cellphone rules As CCISD continues planning for the upcoming school year, the district continues to review input from families and staff to help ensure safe and productive environments at all schools. In response to growing concerns from teachers and families that cellphones are a significant distraction to the learning process and to fostering healthy social connections, the district will have rules in place to minimize the use of phones, smartwatches and other devices. “While we have been, and will continue to be, a leader in blending technology into the learning process where appropriate, we agree that phones have become a significant distraction during the school day,“ said Superintendent Dr. Roland Hernandez. “We are glad to join other districts around the state and nation in placing reasonable limits we are confident will immediately result in a healthier school environment.” For students in grades PK-8, communication devices, as well as ear buds and headphones, must remain turned off and put away during the school day, including testing days. The elementary school day is 7:50 a.m. to 3:10 p.m., with middle schools beginning at 8:50 a.m. and ending at 4:10 p.m. For students in grades 9-12, communication devices, as well as ear buds and headphones, must remain turned off and put away while in the classroom setting, including during testing days. Students will be permitted to use devices between classes and during lunch. Students needing to use a phone may request to visit the front office. All classrooms are equipped with phones that include emergency alert systems, ensuring assistance can be summoned quickly. Students accustomed to doing schoolwork on their personal device are reminded district-issued Chromebooks are available. “We understand this may be an adjustment for some of our students and families,” Hernandez said. “We appreciate everyone’s support as we work, every day, to help our students have the best possible learning environment, which includes minimizing distractions to foster learning and friendships.” The rules are rooted in district policy issued in 2018, which authorizes schools to follow guidelines set forth in the Student Parent Handbook and which authorizes consequences, including confiscation. Schools will work with students as they become accustomed to the consistent expectation that phones will be put away. If needed, consequences will follow progressive discipline principles, which begin with a reminder warning to follow the rules. Detailed information is available at ccisd.us and in the forthcoming Student Parent Handbook. The 2024-2025 school year begins Monday, August 12.

Empower your school community with the transformative tools to cultivate belonging and inclusivity. Dive into this essential guide on fostering an environment where every voice is heard and valued. Together, let's ignite a passion for learning and belonging in education. https://lnkd.in/gnJKM8EQ