Words of Wisdom

Words of Wisdom

Curated by Meg Birmingham — May 18, 2021

“Music Not Only Changes Our Mood, But It Also Changes the Way We Think and Our Perception of the World.” Unknown

Words of Wisdom

Words of Wisdom

Curated by Vicki Stockbridge — May 9, 2021

Every day may not be good, but there’s something good in every day.” -Alice Morse Earle.

Praise Our Peeps

San Juan Unified School District – Openings Available

Curated by Vicki Stockbridge — May 9, 2021

We are proud of our partnership with the San Juan Unified School District. We value the relationship and the time we spend with the students and staff of the Students With A Voice (SWAV) and Equity Community Collaboration programs. This year there are many members of the San Juan Unified community that will be retiring. […]

Ear Candy

Avicii – Wake Me Up (Lyric Video)

Curated by Vicki Stockbridge — May 9, 2021

“WAKE ME UP” is a chart-topping single by Swedish DJ Avicii. The electronic dance track introduces elements of country, pop, and rock into a pulsing dance beat and has soulful vocals courtesy of Aloe Blacc. The song is about finding the path to happiness and fulfillment, despite the darkness and confusion many people struggle through […]

Geeking-Out

May is Get Caught Reading Month!

Curated by Vicki Stockbridge — May 9, 2021

May is Get Caught Reading Month! A perfect time to encourage everyone to dive into a book or two (or ten or twenty). It’s also a great way, for teachers, to informally formatively benchmark all of the hard work you’ve put into reading instruction this year. The shared joy and pride of those “Aha! moments” […]

Tips & Tools

2-1-1 Sacramento – Get Connected – Get Help

Curated by Vicki Stockbridge — May 9, 2021

Social service programs for the Sacramento County region. A free, 24-hour, confidential phone service and searchable online database of social service programs for the Sacramento County region. Assistance is available in multiple languages, and services are accessible to people with disabilities. Call Specialists speak: Spanish, Hmong, Thai, Lao, Mien, and English. Over 200+ additional languages […]

Geeking-Out

A new generation of Black male teachers starts its journey in partnership with Apple

Curated by Nicoda Adams — May 3, 2021

When Black students are taught by a Black teacher, they are significantly more likely to graduate high school and consider attending college. This week, Rhys, 18, will complete his freshman year remotely as part of the inaugural class of the African American Male Teacher Initiative at Huston-Tillotson University. The first-of-its-kind program was created in partnership […]

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Busyhead – Noah Kahan

Curated by Nicoda Adams — May 3, 2021

I was recently introduced to Noah Kahan’s music by a friend and I’ve fallen in love with it. Busyhead is based on those days we have where even the easy things seem hard. Kahan describes the song as representing “anxiety, deep thought, perspective, and stuff like that”.  Give Busyhead a listen here!

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Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!

Curated by Nicoda Adams — May 3, 2021

I have had many great teachers in my lifetime and have learned to appreciate their influence on my life and my learning. This week is Teacher Appreciation Week and our teachers deserve a very big thank you this year after the curveball that is distance learning. If you find a moment, try to think back […]

Tips & Tools

Scattergories

Curated by Nicoda Adams — May 3, 2021

Looking for more fun activities to do with coworkers, students, and family online? Check out this online version of Scattergories. The website automatically sets each round to twelve categories and two minutes, but there is an option to change the amount of categories and the time limit. You can also customize the categories by adding […]

Words of Wisdom

Words of Wisdom

Curated by Nicoda Adams — May 3, 2021

The best teachers are those who show you where to look, but don’t tell you what to see. -Alexandra K. Trenfor

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