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SUMMARY:Charter Conversations: Matt Strong & Monica White
DESCRIPTION:The Founders of a game-changing technical education academy in Idaho infuse into their students a deep belief in second chances\, the importance of social-emotional development\, and how to take ownership of their lives as the critical pathway to success. They will share how to utilize those skills during times of crisis.
URL:https://www.bluum.org/event/charter-conversations-matt-strong-monica-white/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:COVID-19 Resources
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SUMMARY:Practical Application of Virtual Education— Innovation Strategies\, Best Practices\, Testimonials
DESCRIPTION:Please join U.S. Department of Education Assistant Secretary of the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education\, Frank Brogan\, as he leads a panel discussion on the practical application of virtual learning with education practitioners across the country. This forum will provide information and resources to establish or develop innovative virtual learning capabilities in preparation for successful distance learning in the future. This event aims to address experiences from different people who\, like many of you\, have found themselves searching for direction and comradery in this new reality. You must RSVP to join the forum and space is limited. Please register only if you are able to join the forum. This event is closed to the press.
URL:https://www.bluum.org/event/practical-application-of-virtual-education-innovation-strategies-best-practices-testimonials/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:COVID-19 Resources
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SUMMARY:Building Strong School-to-Community Partnerships to Support Student-Centered Learning
DESCRIPTION:Strong family-school-community partnerships are critical when transitioning to student-centered learning. The relationship between the school and the community can strengthen\, support\, and transform the learning process for students. Through the Future Ready Schools®(FRS) framework\, specifically the community partnerships gear\, schools and districts are encouraged to create formal and informal connections with families\, local businesses\, and organizations to advance the development of their student-centered learning initiative. It is important for schools to embrace their role as a pivotal component of the community and develop a shared vision with all stakeholders\, including partners that operate outside of the school walls. During this time when student learning is remote\, these relationships are even more important as students often do not have the same resources at home as they do when in school. Now is the time to revive community partnerships to play a more active role in the education of students. \nIn this webinar\, our guests Dr. Anthony Jackson and Michael Abensour will share two perspectives on creating and participating in school-to-community partnerships for student-centered learning\, specifically as they relate to providing greater access to learning resources. From developing interest to sustaining relationships\, these leaders will describe what it takes to generate buy-in from educators and the community to work toward a mutual goal. \nGuests will discuss the following topics: \n\nthe importance of school-to-community partnerships;\nthe role of community organizations in addressing digital equity;\nintegrated student services and learning environments outside of school;\ngenerating buy-in among local nonprofit organizations and businesses; and\ncreating sustainable relationships with families and communities.\n\nGuests\n\nAnthony Jackson\, EdD\, Superintendent\, Vance County Schools (NC)\nMichael Abensour\, Executive Director\, Kramden Institute (@Kramden)\nAvril Smart Goggans\, PhD\, Research and Engagement Manager for Future Ready Schools®\, Alliance for Excellent Education (moderator) (@DrAvrilSmart)\n\nThis webinar is a great opportunity to learn from the expertise of leaders who successfully navigate their roles to support partnerships with schools and families.
URL:https://www.bluum.org/event/building-strong-school-to-community-partnerships-to-support-student-centered-learning/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:COVID-19 Resources
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SUMMARY:Parents and Teachers Speak Out on Learning During COVID-19
DESCRIPTION:As part of its $22 million Communities of Excellence federal Charter School Program (CSP) grant\, Bluum promised to engage parents and stakeholders through focus groups and surveys over the 5-year grant term. \nTo lead this work we contracted with the highly-respected FDR Group to give “voice to the stakeholders and communities where charter schools have opened or expanded under the CSP grant.” We wanted to know things like how did the school leaders hold up according to teachers? Will parents be bringing their kids back next year? Have teachers been so overwhelmed that they’re leaving the profession? Are kids learning? \nBetween March 31 and May 4\, 2021\, the FDR Group surveyed 322 teachers and 1\,489 parents across 12 CSP funded public charter schools in Idaho. Collectively\, these schools enrolled 6\,177 students in 2021\, and they are located across the state in rural\, suburban and urban communities. \nAs both the 2019-20 and 2020-21 school years were impacted by COVID-19\, and subsequent school closures\, the finding for this period include questions around COVID-19 and the response of the schools to it. \nJoin us for an in-depth look at the findings from the FDR Group\, some of which include: \n\nAbout a quarter of parents think the pandemic has had a major impact on their child’s emotional well-being and most think there would be at least a moderate benefit to some counseling.\n75% of parents report that “My child is far more likely to lose focus when learning virtually.”\n61% of parents say that when COVID-19 subsides\, “it would be best for schools to restore the policies and teaching methods of the past as quickly as possible;” only 26% say “it would be best for schools to keep many of the new policies and teaching methods they adopted during the pandemic.”\nAmong those who taught virtually this year\, 49% described the professional development that was provided by their school on teaching in a virtual environment as a “crash course\,” 36% described it as “thorough\, with ongoing support and resources throughout the school year.”\nAbout one in three teachers think a summer school program to help students who need to catch up on lost learning due to COVID-19 is “critically needed” (35%); 45% say “it would be nice to offer\,” but not “critical\,” and 13% say “it would be nice to offer\, but not critical\,” and 13% say “it is unnecessary.”\nJust 42% of teachers agree with the statement\, “Too many of my students will have a hard time catching up when things get back to normal” (10% agree strongly\, 32% agree somewhat).\n\n \n\nABOUT FDR GROUP\nOver the last seven years the FDR Group has conducted more than 15 focus groups with parents and community members\, as well as dozens of individual interviews with charter school leaders and other community leaders across Idaho. Their work extends beyond Bluum in Idaho to include working with Idaho Ed News on their “People’s Perspective” and the “Parents Perspective.” The FDR Group has also worked with the J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Family Foundation on a variety of projects. \n 
URL:https://www.bluum.org/event/parents-and-teachers-speak-out-on-learning-during-covid-19/
CATEGORIES:COVID-19 Resources,Federal CSP-Technical Assistance
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SUMMARY:Together Teacher: Create a Personal Organization System
DESCRIPTION:Teachers are coping with unprecedented pressure and strain this year. There is so much to keep organized and it can be hard to manage tasks and time so that they can maintain some balance in their lives. Because of this\, Bluum and Teach for America Idaho are partnering to provide teachers with training on how to manage it all and still have a life outside of work. This virtual training is free of charge for your teachers as a thank you for all they do. We hope it can help ease the burden they are carrying. \n 
URL:https://www.bluum.org/event/together-teacher-create-a-personal-organization-system/
CATEGORIES:COVID-19 Resources,Federal CSP-Technical Assistance
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