Small School Districts' Association

A recent study has been conducted that reports 'teens who sent more text messages over the study period actually reported feeling better (less depressed)" - Contrary to the belief that smartphones and social media damage the mental health of adolescents. http://ow.ly/qZUg50vKrIg

#happyntionaldogday from all of us here at SSDA. Tag us to have your four legged friend featured! Also click the link to learn about how owning a dog promotes better cardiovascular health. 🐶🐶🐶 http://ow.ly/y0Bu50vKrSu

Are you quick to grab your cellphone when taking a break from the work in front of you? Here is some interesting information on how it could result in poorer performance. http://ow.ly/jNjf50vGfrV

Behind every great Superintendent is an even better Executive Assistant! Register for SSDA Executive Assistant Academy on October 24-25, 2019 in Santa Cruz, CA! http://www.ssda.org/news

New Member Benefit! Let SSDA Help You Sell Your Surplus Classroom Products! SSDA is teaming up with Public Surplus to offer SSDA members a FREE way to sell their surplus equipment and supplies, from computers to desks to even vehicles! http://www.ssda.org/article/127877

New University of Vermont research shows that city parks are lifting moods as much as Christmas. With the average high being in the upper 90's, SSDA encourages you to make your way to a local park this weekend ! ☀️🔥 ow.ly/jImT50vG0Ko

Learn how co-creating a comfort zone and conveying pride are among the 14 tips for a successful school year. http://ow.ly/u0bp50vDyY7

🔥 Wildfire season is upon us 🚒 Use the air quality guidance tool provided by California Air Resources Board and California Air Pollution Control Officers Association to determine how school activities will be affected when air quality is poor. http://ow.ly/Ii5O50vDukf

The California State Board of Education is now accepting applications for the 2020-21 Student Board Member position. Any student who is a CA resident that will be a senior in the 2020-21 school year is encouraged to apply. Click the link to learn more ow.ly/uLUI50vDQa0

Register by August 21, 2019, to join State Superintendent @TonyThurmond , the CDE, and the San Bernardino Superintendent of Schools for a video conference to discuss the free Project Cal-STOP violence prevention and Youth Mental Health First Aid trainings. https://www.facebook.com/CAEducation/posts/2304241616280184

Mark your calendars because September 30, 2019 is the last day for local education agencies to submit annual progress reports. Instructions, training videos, and PowerPoint presentations are available on the Proposition 39 program website. http://ow.ly/qA5k50vyOab.

Congratulations are in order for @rhgauna , new superintendent of Byron School District! Your 23 years of continued support to your students and community do not go unnoticed. http://ow.ly/2CNf50vyNlc

Sending warm wishes to our SSDA members at Paradise Unified School District as they reopen for their first day of school. Here is to a successful year! http://ow.ly/MHWB50vyKED

SSDA member Forestville Union School District Starts Year On Strike. Sad day for the community, staff and students. Hopefully resolution comes quickly. https://www.sonomacountygazette.com/sonoma-county-news/forestville-teachers-strike-as-school-opens-with-substitutes-to-start-the-school-year

Virtual Reality and AI coming to the football field. Great way to reduce injuries. https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/27347621/virtual-reality-robotic-tackling-dummies-how-dartmouth-shaping-future-football

‪#RuralEdChat 5:30 pm Tonight! Join @try_rebooting for a #RuralEdChat on Classroom Procedures to start the year off right! Learn and share best practices. #CARuralEd #SSDA #TuesdayMotivation #CAMTSS ‬#MsYorksClass

Registration now open for SSDA's Fall 2019 Superintendent Summits! http://www.ssda.org/article/123892?org=ssda

Thanks Donors Choose for helping so many teachers and schools! Teachers if you don't ask you---you won't receive. https://edsource.org/2019/donations-help-teachers-dreams-come-true-in-oakland-and-across-the-country/615893

#CAMTSS conference full of great energy and student centered discussions. #Biggsusd #BCOESTORY. 3000 attendees!

The students and staff of Trona Joint Unified District are going to need help. SSDA, CDE and others are working together with Superintendent Keith Tomes to get school ready on time! https://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-earthquake-trona-ridgecrest-20190708-story.html