Why new teachers are not prepared for today’s school climate Lisa Micou on March 7, 2024 at 4:30 pm

District Administration Read More ​ The state of the teaching profession—from teacher burnout and record numbers of resignations to fewer young people pursuing education degrees—continues to dominate the headlines. The real news may be those rare educators who have been at the same school or even in the same classroom for 20 or more years….

5 Tips for Teaching Yoga in Schools From A Superintendent of The Year from Erik Ofgang and Tech & Learning

5 Tips for Teaching Yoga in Schools From A Superintendent of The Year from Erik Ofgang and Tech & Learning

Thank you to @erikofgang and Tech & Learning for this original article, which you can find here. Massachusetts Superintendent of the Year, Dr. Barbara Malkas is leading a rejuvination in North Adams, MA, and focusing on self-care for herself,her faculty, and her students after the challenges of the pandemic, by introducing a yoga program in…

‘Hey, I grew that’: the Native American school that’s decolonizing foodways
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‘Hey, I grew that’: the Native American school that’s decolonizing foodways

Originally published by The Guardian at https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/mar/07/native-american-school-decolonizing-foodways At the Native American Community Academy in Albuquerque, New Mexico, food is much more than just nourishment. It’s a way to reconnect students with their indigenous roots and decolonize their diets and foodways from the impacts of colonialism and forced assimilation. The school, which serves students from over…

5 ways to teach like a pirate Ben Brazeau on March 7, 2024 at 10:00 am

eSchool News Read More ​ Key points: Use “hooks” to captivate students’ attention and foster excitement for learning Student engagement requires more than edtech tools PBL isn’t used enough–let’s change that For more news on teaching trends, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Learning is a dynamic process, one in which learners must be actively engaged….

How to direct a districtwide tech transformation on a budget Dr. April Kay Vauss on March 7, 2024 at 9:04 am

eSchool News Read More ​ Key points: Admins can take risks, learn to use new tools, and relying on the partners Solving the IT staffing challenge in K-12 education Now is the time to plan for next year’s technology upgrades For more news on IT transformations, visit eSN’s IT Leadership hub Irvington Public Schools is…

How district communications platforms bridge communities Dr. Matthew X. Joseph on March 6, 2024 at 9:57 am

eSchool News Read More ​ Key points: District communications platforms can have a transformative impact on school outreach 6 tips for communicating with emergent bilingual families Your top 5 school-home communication challenges, solved For more news on communications, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub In an increasingly interconnected world, it’s more important than ever to have…

Bill Requiring WA Schools to Carry Overdose Reversal Medication Heads to Inslee Grace Deng on March 6, 2024 at 2:30 pm

The 74 Read More ​ This article was originally published in Washington State Standard. Washington House and Senate lawmakers have unanimously passed a bill requiring all public, charter and certain tribal schools in the state to carry naloxone, an opioid overdose reversal medication also known by the brand name Narcan. Senate Bill 5804, sponsored by…

Great equalizer: Why this superintendent makes music a high priority Matt Zalaznick on March 6, 2024 at 12:05 pm

District Administration Read More ​ Superintendent Amy Carter couldn’t afford an instrument in high school, so she had to find another way into the band. She joined the flag corps and became its captain and got a band scholarship to Mississippi Valley State University. There, the band director inspired her to begin learning to play…