Tips & Tools

95 Ways to Get Outside

Curated by Meg Birmingham — April 13, 2021

As the weather gets nicer it is dawning on me how much time I have spent inside in the last year and I could use as many helpful tricks as possible to spend more time outdoors. Here are 95 simple ways to get out more, including some creative ways that I hadn’t considered before!

Words of Wisdom

Words of Wisdom

Curated by Meg Birmingham — April 13, 2021

“The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.” – Coretta Scott King

Ear Candy

A Song About Quality Time With Loved Ones – Too Late by Cash Cash

Curated by Vicki Stockbridge — April 5, 2021

Having recently lost someone dear – this video rendition of the song brought a smile to my face as I remembered the joyful times we shared together with her – and a reminder of the importance of making that time to share with loved ones. Electronic DJ trio Cash Cash has released a new song […]

Geeking-Out

Get Things Done: Here’s How to Stay on Track

Curated by Vicki Stockbridge — April 5, 2021

Creating a plan, setting boundaries, and creating a suitable environment are all key components of helping us stay focused and on track. In this blog post, “the order expert” Rashelle Isp, a professional organizer and productivity consultant, outlines an eight-step process on how to get things done that may be beneficial to help us stress […]

Words of Wisdom

Words of Wisdom

Curated by Vicki Stockbridge — April 5, 2021

Anything you believe you have to do or become before you can be free is a denial and distraction from the truth that you are already free. Do not wait until the conditions are perfect to begin. Beginning makes the conditions perfect. Alan Cohen

Tips & Tools

Creating a “Spark File”

Curated by Vicki Stockbridge — April 5, 2021

Daniel Pink sharing tips on how to capture your great ideas and still get work done. Balancing the urgency of getting stuff done today with the importance of generating ideas for tomorrow. Learn more from Daniel Pink himself on this recent Pinkcast.

Words of Wisdom

Words of Wisdom

Curated by Nicoda Adams — March 30, 2021

We showed that we are united and that we, young people, are unstoppable. -Greta Thunberg

Praise Our Peeps

Music Program Students Speak Up

Curated by Nicoda Adams — March 30, 2021

Students recently attended a board meeting for the Elk Grove Unified School District to ask why music programs aren’t allowed on campus when many sports programs are. Justin Liu, a senior at Florin High School had the opportunity to speak at the board meeting and in a KCRA 3 story. This is youth voice and […]

Ear Candy

30% Off! – Best Frenz

Curated by Nicoda Adams — March 30, 2021

30% Off! was written during the pandemic when most people were staying home and quarantining to avoid getting sick. This song also addresses the commercialization of the pandemic. A friend sent this song my way a few weeks ago and it’s been at the top of my studying playlists.

Geeking-Out

How These Districts Prioritized Relationships and Social-Emotional Support During the Pandemic

Curated by Nicoda Adams — March 30, 2021

When schools shuttered suddenly more than a year ago, teachers and staff scrambled to recreate their school communities as best they could in a virtual environment. And while teaching and learning is a central component, not to be overlooked are the other, auxiliary experiences: the relationships forged, the support services provided, the social-emotional needs met. […]

Words of Wisdom

Bruce Lee

Curated by Trao Thao — March 19, 2021

Interviewer: “Do you think of yourself as Chinese or American?” Bruce Lee: “I want to think of myself as a human being, because under the sky, we are but one family, it just so happens, we look different.”

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