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National Education Technology Plan
National Education Technology Plan
National Education Technology Plan

The National Education Technology Plan (NETP) sets a national vision and plan for learning enabled by technology through building on the work of leading education researchers; district, school, and higher education leaders; classroom teachers; developers; entrepreneurs; and nonprofit organizations. The principles and examples provided in this document align to the Activities to Support the Effective Use of Technology (Title IV A) of Every Student Succeeds Act as authorized by Congress in December 2015.
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Code.org
Code.org
Code.org

Code.org is a non-profit organization and eponymous website that aims to encourage people, particularly school students in the United States, to learn computer science.
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El Sol Neighborhood Educational Center
El Sol Neighborhood Educational Center
El Sol Neighborhood Educational Center

We are Community Health Workers and Promotors! Community health workers (CHWs) and promotors are at the center of everything we do. Each year, El Sol serves over 50,000 community residents through its programs led by CHWs and promotors. El Sol has been serving the Inland Empire for more than 30 years working to achieve positive, measurable change. El Sol offers foundations and other organizations technical assistance on the development and implementation of CHWs and promotors programs to identify and target community priorities.
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I Can Afford College
I Can Afford College
I Can Afford College

Hi parents, our child’s future is very important. Need help paying for their college education? Then you are definitely in the right place! Click on "Learn More" to discover our Steps for Success to understand more about financial aid available to cover your child’s tuition, textbooks, transportation, and help with living expenses.
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Career video in Spanish
Career video in Spanish
Career video in Spanish

View Spanish language videos of hundreds of different careers. These videos are in Spanish and organized into 16 clusters or related types of work. Select one to see a list of videos related to that category. Videos include career details such as tasks, work settings, education needed, and more.
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Career One-Stop - Work Options Video
Career One-Stop - Work Options Video
Career One-Stop - Work Options Video

Learn about non-traditional careers and other work options. Students will learn about high, non-college preparation and non-traditional careers. The student will also learn about two-year degree careers, on-the-job training, and working outside.
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Career One-Stop - Skill and Ability Video
Career One-Stop - Skill and Ability Video
Career One-Stop - Skill and Ability Video

Learn about the skills and abilities employers are looking for in job candidates. Each video also includes examples of careers that require the skills or abilities discussed.
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Career One-Stop - Career Cluster / Industry Videos
Career One-Stop - Career Cluster / Industry Videos
Career One-Stop - Career Cluster / Industry Videos

Learn about the major U.S. industries and the types of careers they offer. Select one of the career cluster/industry videos below.
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10 Simple Ways to Engage in Lifelong Learning
10 Simple Ways to Engage in Lifelong Learning
10 Simple Ways to Engage in Lifelong Learning

This article discusses 10 ways to engage in lifelong learning.
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Empathy in the Workplace - A Tool for Effective Leadership
Empathy in the Workplace - A Tool for Effective Leadership
Empathy in the Workplace - A Tool for Effective Leadership

This white paper discusses the value of empathy in the workplace, as well strategies to increase employees' empathy.
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Adult College Completion In the 21st Century
Adult College Completion In the 21st Century
Adult College Completion In the 21st Century

This report focuses on adult college completion of both adults with some college credit upon entering and those enrolling for the first time in a higher education program.
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5 Tips for Developing an Effective Employee Training Program
5 Tips for Developing an Effective Employee Training Program
5 Tips for Developing an Effective Employee Training Program

It costs a lot of money to onboard a new employee. Anyone who owns a business or has worked in HR knows this to be the case. This article provides 5 tips for effective training.
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California Department of Education - Social and Emotional Learning Guiding Principles
California Department of Education - Social and Emotional Learning Guiding Principles
California Department of Education - Social and Emotional Learning Guiding Principles

This is a grounding document for the California Department of Education's Social and Emotional Learning guiding principles.
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California Department of Education - Social and Emotional Learning
California Department of Education - Social and Emotional Learning
California Department of Education - Social and Emotional Learning

This is the California Department of Education's official site for Social-Emotional Learning. It links to various resources schools and districts can access.
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Work Happier - Video List
Work Happier - Video List
Work Happier - Video List

This TED Talks playlist includes videos that discuss happiness in the workplace.
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25 Practices That Foster Lifelong Learning
25 Practices That Foster Lifelong Learning
25 Practices That Foster Lifelong Learning

This resource provides 25 recommendations to cultivate a growth mindset for lifelong learning from Saga Briggs, Managing Editor of InformED.
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5 Simple Lessons for Social and Emotional Learning for Adults
5 Simple Lessons for Social and Emotional Learning for Adults
5 Simple Lessons for Social and Emotional Learning for Adults

This blog by Elena Aguilar is aimed at adults and shares 5 ways to improve social and emotional learning.
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3 Managerial Tips Taken From a Kindergarten Classroom
3 Managerial Tips Taken From a Kindergarten Classroom
3 Managerial Tips Taken From a Kindergarten Classroom

If you are looking to raise the bar at work, here are three tips that work in the classroom as well as the office.
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DoSomething.org - A Youth-Led Movement for Good
DoSomething.org - A Youth-Led Movement for Good
DoSomething.org - A Youth-Led Movement for Good

This website provides opportunities for individuals to volunteer and participate in social change and civic action campaigns to make real-world impact on causes they care about.
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9 Core Behaviors of People Who Positively Impact The World
9 Core Behaviors of People Who Positively Impact The World
9 Core Behaviors of People Who Positively Impact The World

This article examines nine behaviors of people who have a positive impact on the world (based on the author's personal research and work).
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Lifelong Learning Is Good for Your Health, Your Wallet, and Your Social Life
Lifelong Learning Is Good for Your Health, Your Wallet, and Your Social Life
Lifelong Learning Is Good for Your Health, Your Wallet, and Your Social Life

This article discusses the value of lifelong learning for personal health, finances, and social life.