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OECD Future of Education and Skills 2030 - Student Agency
OECD Future of Education and Skills 2030 - Student Agency
OECD Future of Education and Skills 2030 - Student Agency

As part of the Future of Education and Skills 2030, this report provides background on how education systems can help develop students agency.
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The Essential Components of Physical Education
The Essential Components of Physical Education
The Essential Components of Physical Education

This guidance document reviews what SHAPE America has identified as the “essential components” of physical education.
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Comprehensive Guide to Educating Through Zoom
Comprehensive Guide to Educating Through Zoom
Comprehensive Guide to Educating Through Zoom

This guide outlines how different individuals within K-12 can leverage Zoom in a virtual learning environment.
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The Elements of Success: 10 Million Speak on Schools that Work
The Elements of Success: 10 Million Speak on Schools that Work
The Elements of Success: 10 Million Speak on Schools that Work

This report highlights six elements of successful schools: 1. Focus on the Total Child. 2. Commitment to Equity and Access. 3. Family and Community Engagement. 4. Distributed Leadership. 5. Strong, Supported Teaching Force and Staff. 6. Relationship-Oriented School Climate.
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The AVID Effect: Professional Learning that "Sticks" and Engages Teachers
The AVID Effect: Professional Learning that "Sticks" and Engages Teachers
The AVID Effect: Professional Learning that "Sticks" and Engages Teachers

This white paper illustrates how AVID professional learning (PL) exhibits effectiveness, engages teachers, and fosters positive change in teacher behavior and student learning.
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Social Awareness Toolkit
Social Awareness Toolkit
Social Awareness Toolkit

This toolkit for educators has research-based strategies to help their students learn social awareness.
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Current Events Teacher Checklist
Current Events Teacher Checklist
Current Events Teacher Checklist

This checklist for middle and high school teachers provides recommended news sources, key planning questions, and strategies for navigating emotionally complex topics.
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Ensuring Full Participation in Extracurricular Activities for Students Experiencing Homelessness
Ensuring Full Participation in Extracurricular Activities for Students Experiencing Homelessness
Ensuring Full Participation in Extracurricular Activities for Students Experiencing Homelessness

This brief helps local homeless education liaisons and school district administrators ensure that children and youth experiencing homelessness can overcome the barriers they often encounter with full extra-curricular participation.
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NJSACC's Virtual Afterschool Resource Guide
NJSACC's Virtual Afterschool Resource Guide
NJSACC's Virtual Afterschool Resource Guide

This virtual after-school resource guide provides parents, educators, and community members with a collection of activities and resources during COVID-19 and beyond.
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What US Schools Can Learn From Finland’s Approach to Education
What US Schools Can Learn From Finland’s Approach to Education
What US Schools Can Learn From Finland’s Approach to Education

This report lists four reforms any U.S. state or school can implement to make sustainable improvements within the current educational system.
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Relationships First: Creating Connections that Help Young People Thrive
Relationships First: Creating Connections that Help Young People Thrive
Relationships First: Creating Connections that Help Young People Thrive

This booklet introduces research on building developmental relationships and provides action steps for organizations and leaders to contribute to a young person’s development.
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Encouraging Growth Mindsets
Encouraging Growth Mindsets
Encouraging Growth Mindsets

This report lists strategies for educators and youth professionals in promoting growth mindsets in adolescence. Encouraging adolescents to adopt a “growth mindset” can help keep them working towards goals, even in the face of setbacks.
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Tips for Communities to Help Schools Succeed
Tips for Communities to Help Schools Succeed
Tips for Communities to Help Schools Succeed

The document details how community groups and individuals can get involved in schools to help students succeed.
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Funding Results Strengthening Career & Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V)
Funding Results Strengthening Career & Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V)
Funding Results Strengthening Career & Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V)

This webpage lists the 2020-21 fiscal year allocations to California middle, high, and adult schools from the U.S. Department of Education Vocational Education Basic Grant Award.
Guidance to States and Schools on Addressing Mental Health and Substance Use in Schools
Guidance to States and Schools on Addressing Mental Health and Substance Use in Schools
Guidance to States and Schools on Addressing Mental Health and Substance Use in Schools

This bulletin guides states and school systems about addressing mental health and substance use issues in schools. It provides examples of approaches for services in schools and describes some Medicaid authorities that states may use to cover services.
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The Children’s Health and Education Mapping Tool
The Children’s Health and Education Mapping Tool
The Children’s Health and Education Mapping Tool

This tool provides users with an interactive look at the intersection of school-based health centers (SBHCs) and high-need areas.
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Boosting Social and Emotional Development In and Out of School
Boosting Social and Emotional Development In and Out of School
Boosting Social and Emotional Development In and Out of School

This report discusses conversations among state lawmakers on whether and how to incorporate SEL into school and after-school curriculum.
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History at Home: Exploring African American Heritage, Stories, and Culture Through Online Museum Collection
History at Home: Exploring African American Heritage, Stories, and Culture Through Online Museum Collection
History at Home: Exploring African American Heritage, Stories, and Culture Through Online Museum Collection

This blog post provides the general public with access to virtual museum collections of African American history, heritage, and culture.
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Communities Supporting Youth Attendance Toolkit
Communities Supporting Youth Attendance Toolkit
Communities Supporting Youth Attendance Toolkit

This toolkit provides community members and school staff with tools and tactics to help create an impact on students and help to improve attendance .
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About Youth Development & Youth Leadership
About Youth Development & Youth Leadership
About Youth Development & Youth Leadership

National Alliance for Secondary Education and Transition (NASET) provides background on youth development and leadership along with recommendations for communities, schools, and families in providing youth development and support.
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Soft Skills to Pay the Bills
Soft Skills to Pay the Bills
Soft Skills to Pay the Bills

The Soft Skills to Pay the Bills teaches youth soft- and work-ready skills by offering modular, hands-on curriculum that focus on six key skill areas.
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Forgotten in the Classroom: The Reconstruction Era
Forgotten in the Classroom: The Reconstruction Era
Forgotten in the Classroom: The Reconstruction Era

Non-profit organizations and schools partner to teach about under-explored areas in U.S. history.
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Innovative Examples of Community Involvement in Schools
Innovative Examples of Community Involvement in Schools
Innovative Examples of Community Involvement in Schools

This article lists innovative ways for schools to involve community partners.
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Growth Mindset for Mentors
Growth Mindset for Mentors
Growth Mindset for Mentors

This toolkit helps mentors understand the growth mindset and how to apply strategies to many of the challenges that youth and adults face in life.