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Why Schools Can’t Talk About Family Engagement Without Talking About Race

Edsurge

For years, the parent advocacy group worked tirelessly to influence education policy and practices in Oakland. Young had already built considerable credibility with the district through earlier advocacy work and a city-wide literacy campaign conducted by the parent-powered organization.

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Library 2.0 Mini-Conference on "Mental Health and Wellbeing" - 1300 Signups Already, Call for Proposals Now Open

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

We will also explore the “opportunity to reimagine our futures, to renew and adapt our institutions and to craft new stories about who we are and what we value” ( United Nations' Human Development Report 2021/2022 ). We look forward to gathering online with you for this event! network to be kept updated on this and future events.

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Announcing the First Library 2.023 Mini-Conference: "Mental Health and Wellness: Library Workers Thriving in Uncertain Times"

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

We will also explore the “opportunity to reimagine our futures, to renew and adapt our institutions and to craft new stories about who we are and what we value” ( United Nations' Human Development Report 2021/2022 ). We look forward to gathering online with you for this event! network to be kept updated on this and future events.

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OPINION: Studying humanities can prepare the next generation of social justice leaders

The Hechinger Report

By July 2021, 72 percent of undergraduates said that their awareness of social justice issues had increased over the preceding year, and just under half reported that their involvement in social justice efforts was impacting their career choices, according to a survey by Best Colleges.

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Beyond Academics: IEP Goals to Promote Independence and Increase Success

N2Y

Communication and self-advocacy (the ability to express wants and needs). When given a color-coded folder system with assigned activities or tasks organized in each folder, Marta will independently complete at least 4 assignments on 6 out of 8 days by September 15, 2021. As you read this list, some of your students likely come to mind.

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One Week Away! The Library 2.0 "Mental Health and Wellness" Mini-Conference.

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

We will also explore the “opportunity to reimagine our futures, to renew and adapt our institutions and to craft new stories about who we are and what we value” ( United Nations' Human Development Report 2021/2022 ). We look forward to gathering online with you for this event! network to be kept updated on this and future events.

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Final Call! Library 2.0 "Mental Health and Wellness" Mini-Conference - Proposals Submissions Ending

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

We hit 3,000 registrations this week, so we're anticipating a great event! We will also explore the “opportunity to reimagine our futures, to renew and adapt our institutions and to craft new stories about who we are and what we value” ( United Nations' Human Development Report 2021/2022 ). Please also join this Library 2.0