Creating a Culture of Trust and Safety in Every Class
An Edutopia article about Symonds Elementary School and their use of morning meetings to develop kids’ social and emotional skills to prep them for learning.
April 29, 2021
Tag: Socially Connected
Communicating about Reopening Measures with Families Toolkit
This practitioner toolkit from the Parabola Project developed in partnership with Learning Heroes and Edge Research offers strategies for school leaders to understand family concerns and needs, define clear messages, and use effective communication tools and tactics to engage parents and caregivers.
April 29, 2021
Establishing Consistent, Two-Way Communications with Staff and Community
School District of Cudahy Superintendent Dr. Tina Owen-Moore shares how she established consistent, two-way communications with staff and the community.
April 29, 2021
News Coverage of a High School Play Streamed Virtually
Local CBS news affiliate reports on Cudahy High School’s virtual play.
April 29, 2021
Museum of Science, Boston – Model of the Atom Exhibit Rubric
Example of a project rubric from the Museum of Science, Boston on building a model of the atom, which mirrors an exhibit that can be seen in the museum.
April 29, 2021
Inspiring Careers: Dr. Samantha Russak of Southwick’s Zoo
A video recording of a live Q&A session on what it’s like to be a veterinarian with Dr. Samantha Russak of Southwick’s Zoo and students at Mendon-Upton Regional School District.
April 29, 2021
Career-Oriented Learning Work at Mendon-Upton Regional School District
David Quinn, Director of Technology Integration at Mendon-Upton Regional School District, gives an overview of the career-oriented learning work being done in the district in partnership with local organizations.
April 29, 2021
Creating Consistency for Family Engagement Touchpoints
In response to the pandemic, Cedar Rapids Community School district implemented a districtwide family engagement plan based around quarterly phone calls to surface needs and concerns from families. Learn how the district created consistent touchpoints to offer opportunities for family engagement.
April 28, 2021
Troubleshooting Common Barriers in Circles at Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Community School District implemented “Community Circles” as part of its social-emotional learning curriculum. The circles take place every morning in grades K-8.
This guide provides solutions to common problems educators may face in implementing circles, such as students being silent, the process taking too long, or students exhibiting behaviors that derail the circle.
April 28, 2021
Getting Started with Circles at Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Community School District implemented “Community Circles” as part of its social-emotional learning curriculum. The circles take place every morning in grades K-8.
This slidedeck provides guidance for educators on how to effectively implement circles with their students.
April 28, 2021