[bctt tweet=”Kelly shared so many amazing ideas of how to bring the local community into the classroom. This is a must-listen!” username=”powereduup”] Kelly Shrein is the 2022 Alaska Teacher of the Year. She has embraced her community in Anchorage, Alaska to create a more meaningful, authentic, and engaging curriculum. Students are constantly engaged in learning objectives that can have a … Read More
Show 76: Summer PD Series, Show 76
[bctt tweet=”Amazing ideas of how to bring your students to the local community and the local community to your students! Love your local! Thank you Laura for the great ideas!” username=”powereduup”] Creating meaningful, real world experiences for students can be a huge undertaking. Our guest co-host Laura Boyd showcases amazing ways to facilitate these experiences involving the local community. We … Read More
Community Members Supporting Schools
TL;DR: Community members can support schools a number of ways. They can Adopt-a-School, provide snack packs, gift cards, prayers, donations, reading time, angel trees, lunches, handwritten notes, and other donations. Social media can be a tool that community members use to support their local schools. Community Members Supporting Schools Community members have expressed concern that schools are failing communities and … Read More
Remembrance Day
TL;DR: Remembrance Day is observed on November 11th at 11AM. This post honors Remembrance Day and the importance of helping students make a connection to their community. “In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row” – “In Flanders Fields” by Canadian Army Lt. Col. John McCrae Growing up in Canada you learn this poem or hear it … Read More
Posting in a Pandemic
TL;DR: Positivity is important when communicating with families; however, in order to stay authentic, one should not be excessively positive. Tell the whole story, be honest and vulnerable, and prepare for a two-way dialogue when communicating with stakeholders. Posting in a Pandemic: Excessive Positivity Isn’t Always Authentic Leaders inspire vision and confidence in their organization, and schools are no different. … Read More
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