Geeking-OutCurated by Vicki Stockbridge — September 27, 2021
Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) is the process through which children and adults understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions. There are 5 main components of Social Emotional Learning: Self Awareness: Understanding yourself Self Management: Controlling impulses, stress, and emotions […]
Creciente Latinx Leadership ProgramPraise Our PeepsCurated by Vicki Stockbridge — September 24, 2021
Our first cohort of 16 amazing Fellows –(February – July 2021) have graduated andnow serve on the noted nonprofit boards and government commissions. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sara Bernal – Center for Land-Based LearningWest Sacramento Housing Development Corp. Gerardo Cabral – California State University, SacramentoVerge Center for the Arts Katharine Campos – Yolo County Assessor/ClerkRecorder/ElectionsYolo CASA Alma Caravarin […]
Creciente Latinx Leadership ProgramPraise Our PeepsCurated by Vicki Stockbridge — September 24, 2021
Creciente Fellows – Cohort II(July 2021- February 2022) Our second cohort of 16 amazing Fellows – graduated in February 2022 and serve on the noted nonprofit boards and government commissions Jessie Armenta – La Familia Counseling CenterLatino Center for Arts and Culture Mysti Champion-Freyenberger – Sacramento Municipal Utility DistrictBuilding Bridges of Iowa Tomas Evangelista Torres – […]
Geeking-OutCurated by Nicoda Adams — September 21, 2021
Students across Illinois will be able to take up to five excused mental health days starting in January. Under a bill signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker last month, students who decide to take a mental health day will not be required to provide their school with a doctor’s note and will be able […]
Ear CandyCurated by Nicoda Adams — September 21, 2021
Sleeping At Last has always had a way of making me feel with their music. This song has recently picked up traction and in the best way. It is reminding people that they are enough entirely as themselves. And as the song tells us, it’s time we “let our shadows fall away like dust” because “you […]
Praise Our PeepsCurated by Nicoda Adams — September 21, 2021
The Sacramento City Unified School District unveiled its new Central Kitchen Food Truck at the Farm-to-Fork Festival in Sacramento, and it will soon be rolling out to schools to help provide meals for thousands of students to ensure they to get a good breakfast and lunch. This food truck will only serve freshly prepared meals. Nothing […]
Tips & ToolsCurated by Nicoda Adams — September 21, 2021
On mornings when I wake up feeling down, I like to take a moment and go over some positive affirmations. This helps me reframe how I am thinking and “start my day over” with a more positive outlook. This website has over 1000 original affirmations from ten different categories to help you create a list of […]
Words of WisdomCurated by Nicoda Adams — September 21, 2021
Anything that’s human is mentionable, and anything that is mentionable can be more manageable. When we can talk about our feelings, they become less overwhelming, less upsetting, and less scary. -Fred Rogers
Creciente Latinx Leadership ProgramCurated by Adrian Ruiz — September 4, 2021
On Friday of last week I literally jumped for authentic joy after we ended the kick-off session for Creciente– A new leadership program for the Latino(a)/Latinx Community. A special call of gratitude goes out to co-founders Larry Garcia and Doni Blumenstock for their shared vision and commitment to creating a leadership pipeline in the Latino(a)/Latinx […]
Words of WisdomCurated by Trao Thao — July 6, 2021
“May we think of freedom, not as the right to do as we please, but as the opportunity to do what is right.” Peter Marshall
Tips & ToolsCurated by Trao Thao — July 6, 2021
The Get A Job Kit is an all-in-one tool that is helping organizations across the country to empower job seekers of all ages and background. If you or someone your know find yourself in the job market and needs additional help/support, check this out.
Praise Our PeepsCurated by Trao Thao — July 6, 2021
From her first teaching job in 1980 as a kindergarten teacher to moving her way up to superintendent in 2007, Karen Schauer has done it all. In her 14 years as superintendent, she has advocated for greater focus on personalized learning for all students. You can read the full article here.