Center for Schools and Communities Family Support Initiative, with support from the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) will host “Changing How We Care, Not That We Care: Supporting Children and Families During Ever-Changing Times” webinar on Wednesday, March 10 at 10:00 a.m. EST.
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Program helps develop science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) policy leaders in Pennsylvania and recognizes 35 members of the fourth cohort.
HARRISBURG, Pa., March 3, 2021 — PSAYDN announced the fourth cohort of the Pennsylvania STEM Ambassadors Program, which aims to shape the future of STEM education in the commonwealth by targeting vital policy conversations to legislative leadership in the areas of STEM Learning ecosystems, computer science, apprenticeships, state and federal policy for formal and informal education, and workforce needs.
A Black History Month Webinar from Center for Schools and Communities
Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, from 1 to 2 p.m. EST
Join us for our final session in this series as Shileste Overton Morris, Ed.D., director of the Center for Schools and Communities, interviews equity advocates Nikole Y. Hollins-Sims, Ed.D., educational consultant for the Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN) in Harrisburg, and Amber M. Sessoms, Ed.D., founder of Natural Inclination, to explore the intersections between equity and education.
Our guests will discuss the successes and challenges they have observed as they worked with districts and schools to prioritize equity and focus on systemic integration; and share strategies for teachers, parents and the community at large to support systemic equity efforts in schools.
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For me, February always brings the winter doldrums. By now I have settled into (or perhaps shed) my New Year’s resolutions and am anxious for spring, but warmer weather is still months away, and the months of the year seem to stretch before me. A mentor once told me that winter should be a time of rest and hibernation — a time to nurture ideas and projects that will come to fruition in the future.
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In recognition and celebration of February as Black History Month, the Center for Schools and Communities is pleased to offer three professional learning opportunities designed to advance knowledge and promote discussion on issues relevant to the African American experience and education. We remain committed to lead and support programs and initiatives to address systemic discrimination and injustice. We hope you join us — Act 48 credits will be available.
Reconsidering the Civil Rights Movement Through Primary Source Analysis
Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021, from 6 to 7:15 p.m. EST
Critical Examination of Race Narratives in Children’s Literature
Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021, from 6 to 7:15 p.m. EST
The Intersection of Equity and Education
Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, from 1 to 2 p.m. EST
Dena Simmons, Ed.D. kicks off our conference as Monday’s keynote speaker, and Ed Dunkelblau, Ph.D. wraps up our first day in his plenary session. Tuesday includes a plenary session from Luvelle Brown, Ed.D. Elizabeth Cushing is Wednesday afternoon’s plenary session presenter. Act 48 credits available.
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February’s Third Thursday
The Center for Safe Schools at Center for Schools and Communities welcomes you back for its upcoming Third Thursday webinar on February 18 at 3:00 pm. This month we will examine finding meaning and balance during these unprecedented times.
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We love reading about child development. Extensive scientific research has revealed the benefits of talking and reading with young children. In addition to encouraging bonding, these interactions promote vocabulary and content knowledge building. These exchanges can be effective in developing literacy and numeracy.
Read More The Center for Safe Schools is pleased to present the Bullying Prevention Third Thursday professional development series. This series is a way for educators, bullying prevention trainers, social workers, after-school professionals and a host of community partners to become more familiar with bullying prevention, social emotional learning, cutting edge research, trauma-informed approaches and many more topics that help support school climate improvement in-person and online.
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Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children’s Joan Benso Professional Development Fund supports nonprofit leaders in Pennsylvania’s child-serving fields to enhance their management and leadership skills. This year, Karen Lehman was among six individuals to receive the award. Karen is the Youth Development Program Manager at the Center.
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Never before has the American education system been put under a microscope — sometimes literally — the way it was in 2020. It was education’s worst year. But as the months crawled by, researchers kept collecting data and putting surveys in the field. They gave us a picture of which kids were most at risk of falling behind, how fast they might catch up with a dose of high-intensity tutoring, and why local leaders were deciding to reopen schools to in-person learning. Beyond the studies looking specifically at the effects of the pandemic, we continued to learn about the ways in which the nation’s 130,000 elementary and secondary schools make an impact on the lives of children.
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We are proud to be partners in the nationwide effort to close the gender gap in #STEM.
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