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Still time to nominate a Superintendent for the Charles Binderup 2022 Superintendent of the Year award. Process is simple.
Nominate a Superintendent via email to Tim Taylor at Tim@ssda.org. See attached.
Press Release: Bret Harte Union High School District Hires New Superintendent https://www.ssda.org/article/661204
Mental Health Curriculum and Courses to be required by 2024. Much needed but a lot of work and staffing issues lie ahead.
https://edsource.org/2022/new-law-on-mental-health-curriculum-goes-into-effect-with-start-of-the-new-year/665417
Great article about status of schools week 1 of 2022.....and having many leaders from SSDA nation part of the messaging.
https://edsource.org/2022/high-covid-rates-staff-shortages-and-confusing-legislation-challenge-schools-reopenings/665426
The Bret Harte Union High School District is seeking a proven educational leader to be Superintendent! SSDA is leading the Superintendent search. Learn more: https://www.ssda.org/page/jobs
Register now for the SSDA 2022 State Conference in Sacramento from March 6-8! https://ssda.regfox.com/2022-ssda-state-conference
SSDA is looking for a beautiful design for its 2021 holiday card and we want to showcase one of your student's art! More information: https://www.ssda.org/article/590364
As an ed leader-try to obtain facts about critical race theory..it is the hot topic for the 21- 22 school year.
https://www.edweek.org/leadership/what-is-critical-race-theory-and-why-is-it-under-attack/2021/05?utm_source=nl&utm_medium=eml&utm_campaign=eu&M=64202651&U=&UUID=921a550caa4055415d36e861c98335fc
Build Back Funding proposals keeps decreasing....Now down to 1.8 trillion. Huge focus continues for early education---which aligns to CA TK and UP goals. https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2021/10/28/build-back-better-framework/
The CDE Emergency Services Team recently created a list of funding opportunities related to disaster recovery and mitigation available to school districts. Click the link to access the list, quick guides, applications, and fact sheets. https://www.ssda.org/article/564566?org=ssda
Never thought I would see the day that board meetings would need support from Homeland Security. Supt Packard, Gibson and Ray thanks such strong leadership!
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2021-10-05/covid-vaccine-mask-fury-shakes-up-california-schools
California Announces First State To Add Covid-19 to Required Vaccinations To Attend School. #timssda #acsa #schoolmandates
6 Great Tips For Site Principals To Start Your Week
https://www.edweek.org/leadership/6-tips-for-principals-to-survive-and-thrive/2018/10?utm_source=nl&utm_medium=eml&utm_campaign=eu&M=63972703&U=&UUID=921a550caa4055415d36e861c98335fc
SSDA teamed up with Girard, Edwards, Stevens & Tucker for the 2021-2022 Virtual Personnel Institute. The first session, COVID-19 Mandates, is next Friday, 10/8, at 9 AM. Register here: https://ssda.regfox.com/personnel-institute
Governor Newsom signed a $15 billion bill to help fight climate change, wildfires, and the drought! Read all about it here: https://tinyurl.com/2mkv7bdt
Listen to the latest episode of the School Stuff podcast with Tim Taylor and special guest Dr. Justin Cunningham!
Apple: http://ow.ly/htpB50Fkc8v
Spotify: http://ow.ly/8UF450Fkc8r
WHY ARE SCHOOLS NOT DOING MORE OUTDOOR CLASSES?
https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/if-outdoor-learning-is-safer-during-covid-why-arent-more-schools-doing-it/2021/09?utm_source=nl&utm_medium=eml&utm_campaign=eu&M=63461113&U=&UUID=921a550caa4055415d36e861c98335fc
SAVE THE DATE: Our Annual Conference will be March 6-8, 2022 in Sacramento. More details will be sent out next week! Can't wait to see everyone!
Hot off the press! Read the SSDA September/October Newsletter here: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1541804/SSDA_2021_SeptOct_Final.pdf