October 8, 2020
Cesar F., TOSA Expanded Learning, Strengths-Based Institute
Curated by YDN Admin
(I learned) Do not look at your colleagues and students through a deficit lens, it might be one of their strengths in a storm.
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What it really takes to keep schools open during the omicron surge
This article captures the difficulty in keeping schools open during the rise in omicron cases. Educators, thank you for everything that you are doing for our youth and families. If you don’t hear this often enough out there right now, let us say; “Thank you and...
Ear Candy
“Come As You Are” | Playing For Change | Song Around The World
Sixteen musicians from Hungary, Morocco, the USA, and more, share this global rendition of the #Nirvana classic “Come As You Are.” Honoring 30 years since the release of Nirvana’s album ‘Nevermind,’ witness the beauty and magic that’s created when we unite. As the philosopher, Aristotle said,...
Words of Wisdom
Words of Wisdom – April 26, 2022
“When it all boils down, it’s about embracing each other’s stories and maybe even finding that synergy to collaborate for the common good.” Dhani Jones – Former American Football Player...
Praise Our Peeps
Music Program Students Speak Up
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...