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April 3, 2021
Dave Van Loo shared this resource: The Acceleration Imperative. In case you haven’t seen this, here is an incredible resource to assist with planning and prioritizing for the upcoming months and years. While elementary schools are the intended audience, there … Continue reading
March 19, 2021
To Do: Michael McDonald shared this study on learning loss during COVID. It’s worth sharing and discussing with your staff. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Check out this read on challenging coursework: https://www.educationnext.org/what-i-learned-in-23-years-ranking-americas-most-challenging-high-schools/ This read is particularly relevant as we were discussing this topic … Continue reading
March 12, 2021
I recently had a female teacher from one of our high schools reach out to me to share concerns about the “toxic masculinity” she has sometimes experienced in her time as a teacher. As I listened to her describe her … Continue reading
March 5, 2021
To Do: Yesterday you received an email inviting all staff to a virtual (Webex) meeting with Dr. Doug Reeves regarding a new district study on equitable grading practices. This will take place next Wednesday, March 10, from 2:30 – 4:00. … Continue reading
February 26, 2021
Our own Caldera High School was highlighted in The Bulletin today! At our principal meeting this week, Chris shared some programming his team has been developing. We spoke specifically of rethinking and aligning our science, math, and social studies scope … Continue reading
February 19, 2021
In the fall semester, as a part of the interdisciplinary learning expedition at Realms HS entitled the Power and Privilege, their new social studies teacher, Brad Horn (who happens to be a former journalist) had students conduct interviews of people … Continue reading
February 12, 2021
Interest in college is surging around the nation as more colleges drop the SAT/ACT requirement for admissions. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Please be sure your safety committee is implementing this process for your staff: RSSL requires that schools Create a simple process that … Continue reading
February 5, 2021
Thought provoking shares and think abouts: February is Black History Month! Here is the LINK to the work completed by the LEAD Cohort this Fall. I encourage you to look it over and share it with your staff. You may … Continue reading
January 29, 2021
We have landed on an MOU with BEA that we hope will be vetted by members in the coming weeks. Here is a condensed version of the MOU between the district and BEA. Please read this summary document carefully as … Continue reading
January 22, 2021
To Do: Please share this special invite is for any of your staff working with BRYT including building administrators AND district administrators: Our friends at BRYT have been able to pull together an opportunity for you to hear directly from … Continue reading