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. […]
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 […]
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” […]
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 […]
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 […]
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!
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 […]
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 […]
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
Curated by Trao Thao — April 25, 2021
No one belongs here more than you. – Brené Brown
Curated by Trao Thao — April 25, 2021
Want to help make a difference while you shop in the Amazon app, at no extra cost to you? Simply follow the instructions below to select “Youth Development Network” as your charity and activate AmazonSmile in the app. They’ll donate a portion of your eligible mobile app purchases to us. How it works: Open the […]
Curated by Trao Thao — April 25, 2021
Despite having to move all meetings to virtual, the Grants Advisory Board for Youth (GABY) continues to stay active in the community and navigating through all challenges that come with the pandemic. This year, GABY was able to fund the following youth-led projects: 4-H on the Wild Side Social Justice Art: Engineering Change At Home […]