
Third grade reading proficency matters. Students who do not reach this benchmarch are four times less likely to graduate from high school on time according to an article on @educationweek
Learn how to make reading instruction much more efficient: http://ow.ly/voNP50xQrIw
#Reading

@TonyThurmond announces that he has met with a group of educational partners to dicuss ways that Local Control Funding Formal accountability system is giving districts what they need in order to improve student outcome. ITS WORKING - Read more here:
http://ow.ly/OSB850xQpm2

Statistics in Schools is offering resources unqiue to the grade or subject you teach. Subjects range from Sociology, Ell/ESl and Geography - just fill out this form: http://ow.ly/d7xr50xQq5p U.S. Census Bureau @uscensusbureau

New year, new goals! This a friendly reminder to get your Federal Student Aid application done sooner this year! Here is a link telling you everything you will need to get started! http://ow.ly/wBny50xQoLE

Bishop Unified School District is looking to fill a Superintendent position. There are 5 schools in the district & enrollment just over 2,000. To learn more check out the SSDA website: http://ow.ly/fOd850xOtqT To post a job in your district email corrie@SSDA #BishopUSD #CAJobs

2019 was quite a year for @HealdsburgHigh when two students launched a clothing and toy drive for children in Tijuana. The district also recieved WASC accreditation in February. SSDA spotlight story to come..
If you want to highlight your district email alyssa@ssda.org

The only germ SSDA wants you to infect you with is the #JOYGERM - today is #NationalJoygermDay. Joygerm Day is a reminder to be positive and spread kindness to those around you! What is going to be your joyful deed of the day? Let's may joy, contagious! http://ow.ly/A6az50xOsZX

Over the winter break @GavinNewsom signed Assembly Bill 48, which is the largest school construction bond in history. AB 48 will strengthen and upgrade school buildings throughout the state - this includes #rural communities.
#ADAMatters #AB48
http://ow.ly/415L50xM29F

2020 just might be the year where Rural California schools get their voices heard. Here is a documentary that focuses on the divide in California education by @EdDiveK12 http://ow.ly/oEkT50xM1vy
#ADAMatters #SSDA #CASSDA #SmallProblems #SmallEducation2020 #RuralEducation

New Year, New You - new nutrition for your school! The Dairy Council of California is kicking off the year with a #YouTube series, Ask A Nutritionist. Episodes will feature an expert providing free educational resources. #AskANutritionist @HealthyEating
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_AQcpMjNhkk&feature=youtu.be

@ED_Sped_Rehab shares tookits designed to help families take part in literacy expierences at home.
Familiarize yourself on how to support students with reading needs here: http://ow.ly/Hctm50xM0Ba
@NCILiteracy

New year means new events! Check out the SSDA/CCAP authorization workshopos we have planned. Registration is free - all you need to do is sign up! Visit our newsroom now!
http://ow.ly/WIp550xFA4D

Rural Communities:Higher Unemployment; Decreasing Population; Personal Income Lower; Higher Poverty Rates.Enough of Reports!Let’s Do Something!
https://www.inforum.com/news/government-and-politics/4845845-New-USDA-report-paints-grim-picture-for-Americas-most-rural-counties

Great Video about CA Rural School challenges!Let’s keep fighting for our students! https://edsource.org/2019/rural-california-an-education-divide-documentary/621528

HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM SSDA! We hope that you make this year YOUR year!

Proud to have some our members recognized as California Distinguished Schools! @AlamedaCOE @AchieveSupt ,Round Valley Elementary, Midway Elementary, Liberty Elementary (Sonoma) , Hickman Community Charter, and more!
https://www.cde.ca.gov/nr/ne/yr19/yr19rel85.asp

A decade in review: A look at the last 10 years for the nation's schools.
http://ow.ly/t6u950xFylh

Get a look at what is new for education in 2020. Here are the new laws covering topics ranging from cell phone use to suicide prevention:
http://ow.ly/LINe50xHzOY

New hope for smalls as new school bond rules on march ballot could be a possible solution. Among other experts our Executive Director, @TimSSDA is quoted! Thank you @CalMatters for shedding light on smalls.
http://ow.ly/a4wc50xFxtY

As the year comes to a close, lets take a look at some of the best in 2019. Catagory: Free iPhone apps / Free Andriod apps
http://ow.ly/jxL750xFvCt
https://www.androidauthority.com/best-free-android-apps-329422/