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If we don’t engage online, we cede mindshare to others who will

Dangerously Irrelevant

Please join Dr. Heather Johnson and me for one or both of our two Spring 2019 social media workshops for SEHD faculty and students! ]. As a faculty member who has an outsized social media presence ( 53,000+ Twitter followers ; video series with 100+ million views ; one of the top education blogs in the world , etc.),

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8 Top Tips and Tons of Resources for Supporting English Learners with Technology

Teacher Reboot Camp

9 Advocacy Groups & Events Enhancing ELT. Sign up for my In-Service / Graduate Fully Accredited online courses , Connected Educators: Harnessing the Power of Social Media for Professional Development, and Methodologies for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. 18+ Resources & Activities.

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Student Agency is More Than Voice and Choice

A Principal's Reflections

However, we must not lose sight of the third element that comprises this concept, and that is advocacy. Image credit: [link] While voice and choice are more aligned with ownership of learning in the classroom, advocacy aligns with improving the school or district culture. There is no point in student advocacy if no action results.

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Micro-credentials and COVID-19: Supporting Professional Learning When Schools are Closed

Digital Promise

The Seeking Well-being micro-credential helps students develop lifelong health and wellness practices, while the Belonging & Caring micro-credential focuses on students having a consistent group of peers and adults to share what’s happening and develop a sense of belonging. COVID-19 is the first social media pandemic.

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How Writing ‘Letters to Strangers’ Helps Students Who Need Mental Health Support

Edsurge

Depending on their interests, Chao says, the student-led chapters might exchange letters based on a theme, focus on education around mental health, or participate in advocacy for mental health resources at their schools. Let’s slow down a bit.” The reactions to the concept were mixed, Chao recalls. But another student thanked her.

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How to Increase Family Involvement with Connection

Waterford

Social Media This method for connecting with families continues to grow in popularity. Many schools maintain a private Facebook group to communicate with families, keep them up-to-date on events, and build a school community. Topics should include relationship building, advocacy, and culturally relevant strategies.

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OPINION: I’m a college access professional. I had no idea filling out the new FAFSA would be so tough

The Hechinger Report

For example, a number of my colleagues in New York City have started an email FAFSA support group in which we share updates, screenshots and other information. That means that advocacy by students and those who work with them will be even more important to ensure they get the time needed to make these important decisions.