Words of Wisdom October 29, 2021
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Curated by Vicki Stockbridge
“You Can’t Use Up Creativity, the More You Use the More You Have”
— Maya Angelou —
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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...
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National Mentoring Toolkits
Most research on youth mentoring programs has focused on outcomes for the young people being mentored, with much less attention given to the effects on mentors themselves or on others connected to the mentoring relationship, such as parents, teachers, and program staff. Read on to learn...
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Nonprofits and community groups can receive A’s tickets through A’s Community Ticket Program
Nonprofits, schools, and community groups in Northern California can apply for free tickets to A’s 2025 home games, thanks to the A’s Community Ticket Program and MLB partnerships. Learn more and apply at athletics.com/donations....
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A new generation of Black male teachers starts its journey in partnership with Apple
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...