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Posted in: Student Programs
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Today’s PTA: A leading child advocacy organization

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Beyond the known monthly meetings and bake sales, today’s Parent Teacher Association or PTA is a leading child advocacy organization comprised of millions of families, students, teachers, administrators, and business and community leaders all devoted to the educational success of children and the promotion of family engagement in schools.

Posted in: Healthy Culture
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Community Relations & Communication: A talk with PSBA’s president-elect David Hein

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On this episode of Keystone Education Radio, hear from PSBA’s president-elect and Parkland School District’s board president David Hein on his district’s drive to continuously learn, grow and communicate effectively, and what he calls failing forward.

Posted in: Spread the News
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Creativity through Curiosity and Celebrating Mister Rogers’ Legacy

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Mister Rogers was a learning scientist, and his approach with children was certainly ahead of his time. Today, learning scientists are focusing on the same things Mister Rogers taught children through the lens of “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” — things like developing curiosity, finding creative solutions, communication skills, collaboration, and self-acceptance, how to be a good friend and a loving person.

Posted in: Healthy Culture Student Programs
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Empowering Students Through Mentor Relationships

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Discover the work being done in Philadelphia schools between the Office of School Safety (OSS) and its students, particularly young black males, through its Leaders Encouraging Achievement and Development, or LEAD, mentoring program.

Posted in: Health & Wellness

The Effects of Nature and its Role in Social-Emotional Learning

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A growing body of research reveals tangible and measurable social and emotional benefits for students and teachers when nature-based lessons and spending time outdoors are incorporated in students’ studies.

Posted in: Equity
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Building Inclusive, Poverty-Informed School Communities

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On this episode of Keystone Education Radio, host Annette Stevenson speaks with Dr. Beegle about her passion and commitment to breaking the poverty cycle.

Posted in: Healthy Culture Student Programs

Bully Prevention: Teaching Students to be Upstanders

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On this episode of Keystone Education Radio, host Annette Stevenson speaks with Grace Wheeler, NOVA’s director of education and prevention on the organization’s efforts on this front.

Posted in: Equity
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Pursuing Passion and Optimism as a Foundation for Equity and Inclusion

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Kimberly Reed has spent her career inspiring and guiding some of the most influential business leaders in implementing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies and practices.

Posted in: Politics & Policy
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School Boards 101: Educating Your Community

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Helping local communities better understand the role and authority of school boards will support a collaborative and effective relationship between elected school officials and their constituency.