Celebrate National Assistant Principals Week, April 9-13
The National Association of Elementary School Principals and the American Federation of School Administrators have designated the week of April 9 as National Assistant Principals Week.
Let's all take time this week to honor assistant principals and acknowledge their key role in the achievements of schools and students throughout the District.
Throughout the week, tweet the District
@pbcsd using the hashtag
#APWeekPBC to send a shout out to all of our awesome Palm Beach County assistant principals!
Dr. Donald E. Fennoy II Formally Sworn in as Superintendent of Schools
Dr. Donald E. Fennoy II was formally sworn in as the School District of Palm Beach County's 26th Superintendent of Schools on April 4, 2018. Click play above to view highlights from the swearing-in ceremony and reception.
Palm Beach Post: School Safety Efforts are Underway, but PBC Leaders Worry About Resolve
Palm Beach Post -Palm Beach County is taking steps to protect its schools from the threat of a mass shooting, but the county's top education and law enforcement leaders worried Friday that the political resolve to continue will weaken as the trauma of the Parkland school shooting fades. Read more...
Save the Dates and Submit a Presentation Proposal for the Summer Literacy Institute
The Division of Teaching and Learning will host the PreK-12 Summer Literacy Institute, with this year's theme of "Riding the Wave of Literacy Through the Content Areas."
Attendees can apply to present during a breakout session to share their expertise in successful strategies for teaching reading and/or writing in all content areas. Breakout sessions are 80 minutes in length.
Learn more...
Quote of the Day
Whatever your reason, never lose sight of why you chose to do this work. #RememberYourWhy
We're Ready to Crown a #SwagCup2018 Champion - Vote Now on Twitter!
The time has come to vote for your favorite Swag Cup entries! The final contest entry was tweeted this morning. Please click here to view all of the entries and then like or RT to vote for your favorite(s). We'll announce the winner in Wednesday's edition of The Link!
Your Penny at Work: The Work Continues!
Your pennies aren't slowing down or stopping! Click play to see what repairs and upgrades have been planned for Summer 2018.
Let us Know How You'll Show Thanks During Volunteer Appreciation Week
Volunteer Appreciation Week is April 15-21, a time to celebrate the volunteers who provide an invaluable service to students and the community.
Every year, more than 40,000 children, adults, and seniors dedicate well over 630,000 hours to District schools, working tirelessly in a variety of roles.
We want to know how your school will be showing gratitude to your volunteers! Send an email to Good News at
[email protected].
TED Talk:
Every Kid Needs a Champion
Veteran educator
Rita Pierson once heard a colleague say, "they don't pay me to like the kids." Her response? "Kids don't learn from people they don't like." Watch as Rita issues a rousing call to educators to believe in their students and strive to connect with them on an authentic, personal level.
