Using our Powers for Good in Bullying Prevention
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One important role of educators is to help young people navigate where they fit in and how to use their voice. Identifying who you are while trying to secure a sense of belonging and personal power makes adolescence extremely complicated especially when youth are mistreated by their peers at the same time. Guest Angie Rooker explains how her new fantasy book for middle school students can open up dialogues that help young people and adults use their power for the most good and stop forms of mistreatment such as exclusion, put-downs and other forms of bullying. Guest Links: Website: ...
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Self-Care, Student-Care, and School-Care Tips from 7 Educators (Part 2)
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Part two of our discussion on how to navigate this new normal in education with strategies and ideas from 7 education experts, facilitators, and practitioners. During this fluid time you might be providing education in a virtual space, in-person, or a blend of both making self-care, student-care and school-care more important than ever. This lively panel of education practitioners from @CollaborateEdu share how we can recharge ourselves, energize our instruction, and create a vibrant and positive learning environment. "Self-Care, Student-Care, School-Care" Conference on October 16-17, 2020....
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Self-Care, Student-Care, and School-Care Tips from 7 Educators (Part I)
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Navigate our new normal in education with help from 7 education experts, facilitators, and practitioners sharing their strategies and ideas. During this fluid time you might be providing education in a virtual space, in-person, or a blend of both making self-care, student-care and school-care more important than ever. This lively panel of education practitioners from @CollaborateEdu share how we can recharge ourselves, energize our instruction, and create a vibrant and positive learning environment. Guest Links: Website: Twitter: Facebook: LinkedIn: Instagram: Connect with Us Connect with...
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Sparking children’s hearts & minds with Whole Child Education
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How do we reach a student’s heads, hands and hearts so they are caring, curious, and excited to learn? All learning emanates from the heart. Since education does not operate in vacuum schools cannot educate the whole child alone. Schools function best when we authentically engage the family and the community through whole child education. Guest Jonathan Raymond explains how to put children at the center and fresh approaches to meet the needs of each child. The Edspiration Inbox Answers… “What are ways to start taking risks to increase your joy as an educator and expand personal...
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What’s missing in your leadership style?
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We all have a foundation of leadership and a type of leadership approach. Are you more of a square or a triangle? How can you modify your approach to strengthen your connection to staff or students to improve learning and the school in which you work? You can leverage what you do naturally to get better at things that are not so natural. Guest Mark Stevens explains what you’re missing in your leadership style and how you can get it. The Edspiration Inbox Answers… “How can simplifying my language lead to stronger relationships and better results?” About today’s guest Mark...
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Manage Students without Meanness
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It’s a misconception that if you want classroom discipline with clear boundaries then you have to be mean-spirited. In fact, old ideas of intimidation and anger are no longer effective. Students have changed and educators must change and grow as well. Guest Doug Campbell shares approaches to discipline and classroom management that anyone can use to be a better educator and perhaps an even better parent. The Edspiration Inbox Answers… “Should I be comparing my skills as an educator to others?” About today’s guest Doug Campbell taught high school math for 20 years in public...
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Using Education as an Antidote to Poverty
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Some wonder why any developing country would invest in education in poorer countries. Guest Brad Brasseur explains how this investment pays off for everyone. He also shares strategies for building bridges to help educators mine the potential of any student anywhere. Education is an antidote to getting out of poverty. The Edspiration Inbox Answers… “How might I create support to help students’ address their unmet needs like anxiety, depression, loss and more?” About today’s guest Brad L. Brasseur is a Canadian educator living in Peru working on education projects in several...
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Inspiring Kids to Change the World
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Are you making learning memorable for your students? Guest Michael Morrison explains how to tap into the passion for learning and teaching by encouraging moonshot thinking. Make sure you celebrate your learning too. By helping teachers tap into why they got into teaching and engaging students in projects that make a meaningful impact, we can inspire kids to change the world. The Edspiration Inbox Answers… “How can I create greater cooperation and engagement of students when giving instructions or directions?” About today’s guest Michael Morrison is a leader in rethinking the role...
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The 3 M’s for Creating a Global Classroom
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Every young person benefits from learning about their own culture and how they connect with other societies and nations. From the conversations you have, to wall displays, to food festivals, or inviting in key partners, there are many strategies for developing global citizens. Guest Jesse Rizo explains the 3 M’s of cultural awareness because all children deserve to learn about their heritage and have it honored. The Edspiration Inbox Answers… “How can you begin to shift a school culture if it feels out of control or it isn’t the kind of school you want?” – School Counselor,...
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Let’s Go Outside for Life-Centered Learning
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Being student-centered is a fantastic practice for helping young people learn but what about being life-centered? You can excite learning and activate new thinking if you take the opportunity to bring innovation outside through activities such as a school garden. Guest Derek Rhodenizer explains how to bring an exciting experiential, life-centered approach to education and break free of ho-hum patterns of teaching and learning. The Edspiration Inbox Answers… “How do we easily explain climate in education to non-educators?” – Workshop Participant, California About today’s guest...
info_outlineThere are districts around the US that are reshaping learning and what it means to be prepared for the world upon graduation. Marion City Schools, with support from our guests Lori Vandeborne and Stephen Fujii, are reshaping education by creating “Next Generation Learning Environments” preparing students not just for graduation but empowering them to be equipped and contributing citizens.
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About today’s guests
Lori P. Vandeborne (@MrsVandeborne), a Professional Development Specialist with META Solutions, is a passionate educational leader who enjoys innovation and thrives on inspiring a growth mindset. She has a wide range of curriculum and instruction experience from her recent elementary principalship to co-teaching with a variety of teachers from pre-K-12th grade.
Stephen P. Fujii (@_Stephen Fujii), Director of College and Career Success with Marion City Schools, has a distinguished background in educational leadership and organizational change. Steve is energized about returning education to the forefront of democracy through a focus on engagement and partnerships with families and businesses.
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Twitter: @MrsVandeborne or @StephenFujii
http://pdereflections.blogspot.com
http://www.marioncityschools.org/Domain/1
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