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With the sunsetting on summer, we hope the SPARC, Summer Programs and Auxiliary Revenue Collaborative members are finding some time to rest before the 24-25 school year begins! Cheers to a few days off after summer programs end! 😎 #IndependentSchools #SummerPrograms #AuxiliaryPrograms #LeadershipDevelopment #ProfessionalDevelopment

How big can you dream? The Storm King School is the place for students who want to forge their own paths, explore their dreams, and discover their future potential. Here, students clarify their goals and ambitions, and then formulate the plans and acquire the skills that will make their goals a reality. #smgprivateschool #highschoolexchangestudents #f1students #smg #studywithsmg

In the first episode of our fourth season, Superintendent Mike Looney discusses the challenges of transitioning from middle school to high school with Riverwood International Charter School Counselor Jonathan Altidor and Riverwood Sophomore Nancy Guzman. Get some great advice and a few tips about how to make transitioning as smooth as possible. #FCSLTSS4 #FCSLTS #welcomebackFCS #FCSnews #FultonCountySchools

This speaks volume of the Treamis Leadership to promote merits and talents.

I am incredibly proud to share the remarkable achievements of Compton Unified Esports League (CUEL) and Whaley Middle School! Their unwavering commitment to education, innovation, and community upliftment is truly commendable. Let’s dive into the inspiring details: 🎮 Scholastic Esports Excellence: Whaley Middle School, home of the Warriors, has been at the forefront of scholastic esports. Through their esports programs, they empower students to excel academically and socially. These programs are not just about gaming; they’re about building 21st-century skills that prepare students for college and career success. 🚀 By merging game-based learning with STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), Whaley Middle School is shaping the future leaders of our community. 🌐 Bridging the Digital Divide: Whaley’s vision extends beyond the classroom walls. They are part of a broader initiative to provide modern, cutting-edge education to students across the entire district. Bridging the digital divide is their mission. By ensuring equitable access to technology and educational resources, they uplift not only students but also families and the entire community. 📺 KCAL News Spotlight: Did you catch the KCAL News Class Act morning show? It featured an amazing coverage of Whaley Middle School’s STEM programs. The spotlight showcased how Whaley is nurturing young minds, fostering creativity, and preparing them for a dynamic future. 🙌 Community Impact: Whaley Middle School’s leadership isn’t just about academics; it’s about transforming lives. They’re creating a ripple effect that reaches far beyond the school gates. 👏 Let’s applaud the educators, students, and families who make this possible! Together, we’re shaping a brighter tomorrow. 🌟 #ComptonUnified #EsportsLeadership #STEMEducation #CommunityImpact 🔗 Read more about Whaley Middle School1 🔗 Learn about CUEL’s mission2

Every day counts, especially Tuesdays! 💡 At City Year, our AmeriCorps members like Grace provide critical support, mentorship, and inspiration to students, empowering them to succeed academically and grow personally. It’s the consistent, day-to-day impact—like today—that makes all the difference. Let's keep showing up and transforming futures, one student at a time. 🌟 #CityYearChicago #EducationMatters #Mentorship #TransformativeTuesday"

Here’s an article on Indiana ChalleNGe grads that you won’t have to subscribe to. Way to go grads!

An absolutely positive article ‘from the voice of a young person who is vision impaired’ sharing how motivation and determination, combined with appropriate mentoring, and in school support - incorporating adaptations enables, the young person to have “agency “ in their positive future! This article and video clearly shows the key benefits of how new opportunities, equitable access to support and adaptation, can empower the young person to aspire to their strengths and have a positive mindset for a future, where they have a clear direction, real goals. Here is a positive example of the power of a role model with a lived experience, sharing his experiences for young people who are blind and vision impaired and professionals to hear! The above ‘access’ provisions too are well supported through the Curriculum Franework (UK) supporting specialist QTVI/ teacher knowledge, now a clear guide for teachers, schools (even for those not specialist in VI) and parents, The format is sequential and very easy to follow, showing the key areas for adaptation and access. The revised framework demonstrates core areas to extend students opportunities and learning and living. Young people who are blind or vision impaired in settings like at Royal National College RNC, get opportunities as articulated sharing their own strategies, the power of “like able , like minded” Thistlethwaite 2021, where “access to learning” and “learning to access” are a norm, McLindrn et al, 2019. This is evidence that a positive mindset, guided professional input, and being around like minded peers, truly motivates young people who are blind, vision. impaired to aspire, seek and attain their end goals of a full and active life beyond school, where they are fulfilled, be it through study, leisure, work having inclusive roles in their community! In supporting a young person’s aspirations, parents, educators, and leaders too need to know there is a ‘real’ and ‘accessible ’ pathway for all young people who are blind, vision impaired and or with additional support needs. We need to be the “agents of change ” McLinden et al, 2019, who can promote and navigate meaningful pathways through our own lived, or professional knowledge and experience, walking alongside young people who are blind and vision impaired. It is also imperative we continue to inform, promote accessibiiity requirements to statutory agencies, local and central government bodies, who set the guidelines in education, health, social services and community access. Too many budding young people who are blind and vision impaired get lost post school, ending up isolated with no clear direction once they lose the connectedness at school, through contact with their school QTVIs,TVIs RTVs and Hab teams, Sadly this is an international trend….

'Level Up' is changing the game. Check out this video and learn about Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta's innovative "embedded-in-schools" youth mentoring program.

I am in the midst of final grading, and as I was reading student reflections, one stood out to me. This particular PBL assignment focused on bias in student evaluations, designed to help students understand the concept of DEI and its accompanying challenges and opportunities. One student captured the essence of PBL and how it creates valuable outcomes: "Diversity, equity, and inclusion programs are shaping future generations to coexist and collaborate better at the workplace, school, and society. DEI is something I am grateful Oakton College embraces and promotes students to acknowledge. DEI programs such as Oakton’s ANDALE and TRIO have personally helped me navigate the college transfer process and have connected me with vital resources that enrich my educational experience." This student's reflection was grounded and authentic. They were able to exercise agency and become active participants in the learning process, because PBL isn't just about completing tasks; it's about fostering deep learning and cultivating essential skills. By tackling real-world challenges, students like this one gain invaluable insights and develop critical thinking, collaboration, and communication abilities. At Oakton, we believe in High-Impact Practices like PBL, a particularly powerful framework for ensuring students master learning objectives (LOs) while developing the competencies they need to succeed. #PBL #HigherEducation #StudentSuccess #DEI #Equity #Inclusion #ProblemBasedLearning #ProjectBasedLearning #HigherEducation"