@CADeptEd has released an update regarding the Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum. The goal is to ensure that the curriculum is written to encourage cultural understanding of how different groups have struggled and worked together. https://www.cde.ca.gov/nr/ne/yr20/yr20rel06.asp
over 5 years ago, SSDA
The Office of Public School Construction will conduct free workshop to discuss how to be eligible to access Full-Day Kindergarten Facilities Grant Program Funding. Workshop is set for Feb. 25 and next round applications open April 1, 2020. http://ow.ly/KC9I50y4glW @CalifDGS
over 5 years ago, SSDA
2020 marks the 20th anniversary of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act. In light of this milestone @CADeptEd will conduct a webinar to address the growing response of America's schools to child trafficking on January 30th. http://ow.ly/nFhp50y4hpt
over 5 years ago, SSDA
Today we honor Holocaust Rememberance Day. Today we remember the pain and suffering millions endured, Learn about how you can observe from home. #HolocaustRemeberanceDay http://ow.ly/6YhP50y2okA:
over 5 years ago, SSDA
The Great Kindness Challenge takes place this entire week. @CADeptEd is encouraging teachers, staff and students to participate in the initiative presented by @KidsforPeace
over 5 years ago, SSDA
There are less than three days for a chance to submit a name for the Mars 2020 Rover! You can help vote or submit an essay to include the name of NASA's next rover: http://ow.ly/Lv1U50y4euV @NASA #NameTheRover #NASA #ScienceEd #SSDA #ADAMatters #SmallsGoBig
over 5 years ago, SSDA
The possibilty of a new California State University may be closer than you think. With many of the 23 campuses around the state facing over crowding legistlature has funded a study to see whether and where the next one it be built. http://ow.ly/oLWb50xXzLO EdSource
over 5 years ago, SSDA
In 2014 Kings Canyon Unified School District was the first to launch an all-electric school bus in the United States. Fast foward to 2020 see what other schools are placing orders and about the Volkswagen diesel settlement. @GreenCarReports http://ow.ly/5Xzz50xXyok
over 5 years ago, SSDA
Have you heard of Public Surplus? It is an online agency specifically created for public agancies selling suplus property! Sell anything from school buses, computers and chickens! This service is free to all SSDA members. To learn more contact alyssa@ssda.org #SSDA #PublicSurplus
over 5 years ago, SSDA
California High School Rodeo Association contestants taught their rodeo skills to disabled youth in the area. Participants were able to engage in mock bull riding, barrel racing, goat tying and more! http://ow.ly/kNVU50xXvEH #Tehama
over 5 years ago, SSDA
Connect your students to the right mental health services in your area. @sbh4ca provides you with a local guide that includes evidence based practices and creative collaborations. #KingsCounty #LakeCounty #RiversideCounty #SantaCruzCounty http://ow.ly/T0gO50xXwju
over 5 years ago, SSDA
Schools today are closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Here are a few meaningful ways to talk with your students tomorrow about why yesterday was not a 'just because' day off. Via WeAreTeachers | @WeAreTeachers #MLKjr #MLK https://www.weareteachers.com/martin-luther-king-activities/
over 5 years ago, SSDA
State Sup't @TonyThurmond appoints Elizabeth Dearstyne as Director of the School Fiscal Services Division. Read more about Dearstyne's career history - click here: http://ow.ly/ysUT50xXtmr
over 5 years ago, SSDA
Webster Central School District in New York has launched a student-run IT help desk. In doing so, students spanning from freshman to seniors have gained numerous benefits and giving them just the experience they need. http://ow.ly/3INk50xXur7 @EdDiveK12 #2020Classroom #SSDA
over 5 years ago, SSDA
Red Oak Elementary School in #VenturaCounty is one of the few schools to intoduce a new course on gender identity. #2020Classroom California School News http://ow.ly/rnNr50xVcdk
over 5 years ago, SSDA
U.S. Secretary of Education @BetsyDeVosED announces that the @usedgov is taking steps to protect religious liberties on campuses and faith-based institutions. The departments proposed rule addresses 5 general areas of importance: http://ow.ly/zdvz50xXqu1
over 5 years ago, SSDA
Early education has been placed as a high priority by #CA Governor @GavinNewsom The state has been facing challenges in sustaining and building on the progress that children make with PreK-3 alignment. What does this mean for the state? Your District? : http://ow.ly/d3xW50xVbsx
over 5 years ago, SSDA
ICYMI: @GavinNewsom has proposed a nearly $1 billion budget to tackle teacher preparation and shortages. #Prop98 is also set to cover improving the performance in low-performing districts and expanding K-3 alignment. http://ow.ly/DcQ550xVaWB
over 5 years ago, SSDA
Let’s Pass Proposition 13 and improve facilities for our students. Great article as to why? https://www.bakersfield.com/news/big-changes-could-be-in-store-for-school-districts-if/article_5c5af05e-333f-11ea-a44d-73042126d9e6.html
over 5 years ago, Tim Taylor
Let's get smalls and rurals noticed! @FulbrightTeach Teaching Research program provides an opportunity for K-12 educators to pursue individual projects, conduct research, and share their expertise with local teachers and students. https://oas.irex.org/fulbrightdast/Logon?ReturnUrl=%2ffulbrightdast
over 5 years ago, SSDA