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"In March of 2020 when schools shut down due to COVID-19, I knew that I had to step up in my business and as an educator to support families in need academically. After wrapping up a live video on Facebook I got a call from Dr. Johni Cruse Craig about a vision that she had of doing live lessons for educators, families and all those who have a stake in education. I immediately agreed to be a part of the team - not knowing that leading on the front lines would lead to learning as well.
Fast forward to September 2020, when entering the classroom as a 10th year educator felt like entering as a first year educator. I started to doubt my abilities to teach both virtually and in a traditional setting at the same time. Being a teacher that loves to build relationships with students and families face to face, I wondered how I would make that possible knowing that 75% of my students would be learning from home.
Every day I reflected back and even re-watched some of the H.E. L.I.V.E. lessons and was reminded by many of our guests that teaching and educating is what WE DO, in and out of season. It was Dr. Dean who reminded me that I teach CHILDREN not content, Dr. Covington reaffirmed my abilities as an educator and Brian Bryant's technology tips helped me to keep my classroom engaging.
Just when I began to doubt whether or not I was really making a difference, I received an email from my principal explaining to me that I would be the model classroom for the district on how to effectively teach in a blended learning setting. His email to me was proof that H.E. L.I.V.E is necessary and that when given the right tools, ALL educators can be effective, efficient and build scholars that are equipped for the future.
Thank you DREF, DTEC-TAG and the H.E. L.I.V.E. crew and presenters for continuing to remind me of my calling as an educator."
-Isis Spann, education consultant, entrepreneur and H.E. L.I.V.E. Project Manager
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October Digital Programming Events |
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North Carolina: An Education Chat with
Dr. Jen Mangrum
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North Carolina DTEC-TAG hosted a nonpartisan event featuring Dr. Jen Mangrum, candidate for North Carolina Superintendent of Public Education. Dr. Mangrum spoke with the audience about her plan to address each county's needs and the growing need for more diverse educators in the state.
Click on the picture above to re-watch the digital event.
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DC-MD-VA: Equity in Education and ESSA |
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Moderated by Dr. Marilyn Brown, the DC-MD-VA DTEC-TAG team hosted Equity in Education and ESSA, focused on the ways national policy should be implemented in school. The panel featured education professionals Dr. Nashae Bennett, Dr. Marco Clark, Nicole Nelson, Leah Dozier Walker and Erika Strauss Chavarria and covered topics like professional development, parental resources and the digital divide.
Click on the picture above to re-watch the digital event.
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Tennessee: Nightmares in Education |
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Our Tennessee DTEC-TAG team hosted an event titled "Nightmares in Education" and presented on student pathways through school and on to college and career opportunities. Panelists featured Dr. Char-Shenda Covington (Georgia DTEC-TAG), Dawn N. Stone and Candice R. Jennings.
Click on the picture above to re-watch the digital event.
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Texas: Preparing An Efficacious, Effective, Efficient Educator |
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The Texas DTEC-TAG team hosted a post Education For All Symposium event and presented on educator preparedness in higher education and in virtual environments. Featuring panelists Dr. Lisa K. Thompson, Associate Professor at Prairie View A&M University and Dr. Lillian Potts, Professor of Education at Texas Southern University, the conversation covered the importance of creating relationships with students, staying proactive in the virtual classroom and supporting HBCUs as they prepare the next generation of Black educators to better support diverse populations of students.
Click on the picture above to re-watch the digital event.
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North Carolina: Equity in Education |
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The North Carolina DTEC-TAG Team hosted an vibrant discussion on equity in education in their state, covering topics like supporting the increase of Black male teachers and advocacy programs for students and their families. The panelists included Tyronna Hooker, Executive Director at Alamance Achieves and Terrance Hinnant, Assistant Principal at Wake County Public Schools.
Click on the picture above to re-watch the digital event.
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DREF Research Matters & DTEC-TAG Present:
Daddy-Daughter Day
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National Father-Daughter Day, affectionately called "Daddy Daughter Day" is a holiday recognized annually on the second Sunday of October in the United States, honoring the relationship between a father and a daughter. Although not federally recognized like Mother's Day and Father's Day, the bond between a father and his daughter/s especially in the black community, is essential and certainly worthy of recognition.
On Sunday, October 11, DREF Research Matters & DTEC-TAG partnered to present Daddy Daughter Day: A celebration and conversation about legacy, life, love and loyalty. Special guests featured Pastor Kevin Borders, Youth Pastor at Spirit of Faith Christian Center; Fred Whitaker, Jr., is the C.E.O. and manager of Journee Enterprises; Pierce Freelon, an accomplished Hip Hop/soul/electronic musician and award winning producer, director and professor; and Devon Still, former professional athlete, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and advocate for childhood cancer awareness.
Our National Project Director Dr. Johni Cruse Craig, gave a moving and timely address to end the special program about making daddy-daughter celebrations the norm and restoring healthy family units.
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H.E. Think Tank Presentation
November 6 & 20
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Be sure to attend our next H.E. Think Tank presentation featuring North Carolina DTEC-TAG Equity Warrior Tia Gilliam-Wilson! She will be hosting a two-part presentation titled "Self Care and You," focusing on ways to maximize personal self care and strategies educators can use to teach self care to their students.
If you are not already a DTEC-TAG Equity Warrior and would like to attend, CLICK HERE.
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Click on the picture above for access to the 2019-2020 Delta Research and Educational Foundation Annual Report and see how our Foundation has been amplifying the lives of minorities through research, education and advocacy! |
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Eula Spivey (Georgia DTEC-TAG) |
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Congratulations to Eula for being named to the 2021 Class of Hands on Atlanta Civic Fellows! This year, Civic Fellows are helping with Hands on Atlanta's Disco Program which was made to help elementary school students feel a little more connected to people during the pandemic. It provides game style learning to keep them engaged and a little less isolated. With some help from the Hands On Atlanta staff, Civic Fellows will help bring really important academic enrichment to around 300 students in Atlanta.
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Dr. Martha S. Lue Stewart (Florida DTEC-TAG) |
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Dr. Stewart's guest column on the importance of Grandparents and older adult caregivers' adjustments to distance learning was featured in the Orlando Sentinel this month. In the column, Dr. Stewart states: "During this season of uncertainty, now more than ever, grandfamilies are the champions for their grandchildren and extended kin. In return, they, too, need and deserve champions, ones who exhibit patience, understanding, encouragement, support, advocacy and community partnerships."
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Re-watch our H.E. L.I.V.E. Summer Learning Series! |
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The Summer Learning Series was a HUGE success, with 26 LIVE broadcasts - including the H.E. LIVE Pop-up on May 31, 2020 - totaling over 83,288 total views on our platforms. We hope that you and the students you know were positively impacted by our efforts to increase equity and access to highly effective professional development with lessons on equity, knowledge and action! We'd like to thank every viewer, every educator and our H.E. LIVE Project Managers for creating these unique and empowering opportunities to learn, connect and share.
Students, teachers, parents, and all community stakeholders are encouraged to review and catch any of the 26 lessons you may have missed. Knowledge is power! We hope you will continue to take advantage of these empowering opportunities and share with others.
You can easily re-watch our sessions via
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Stay Connected to DTEC-TAG on
All of Our Platforms
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Missed a DTEC-TAG event? Having trouble finding us on the web?
Make sure you're connected to all of the ways DTEC-TAG produces live-streamed content, videos, interviews and notifications of upcoming events! We're now available on the following social media platforms for streaming and viewing:
Be sure to follow and subscribe to stay connected!
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#TeacherTalkTuesday Now Available on
All Podcast Platforms
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Make sure you visit our LinkTree to catch #TeacherTalkTuesday!
Our podcast interviews have provided a directory of teaching strategies and best practices for many subjects and grade levels! We are now in need of more of YOU to be featured on the podcast in the coming months!
WE NEED YOUR VOICE! IT MATTERS!
These are the topics we’d like you to consider honing in on for this conversation:
1. Teacher Efficacy
2. Student Engagement & Instructional Best Practices
3. Advocacy in Action
4. Changing "At-Risk" to At-Promise
If you have any further questions about the set-up, please do not hesitate to reach out via e-mail to pstreeter@deltafoundation.net.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please fill out the survey below:
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A special thanks to Simene' Walden, author, educator and founder of The Student Teacher, LLC, for joining us on our newest episode of #TeacherTalkTuesday!
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Virtual and Home-Based Learning Resources |
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"My hope is also for resiliency in the face of adversity. We must believe that we are up to the challenge at hand and model perseverance and ingenuity for our students. We’re navigating the unknown and it doesn’t necessarily have to be a place of fear…it needs to be a place of hope. We will weather this storm."
- Mike Fisher, Education Consultant
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There are four different areas for you to work in for relaxation, stress relief, motivation, and learning about yourself. When you're feeling anxious or need a wellness break, come to the OM station and find something to take your mind off of your stresses.
Click HERE to access a full Google Doc of resources for online learning for students. Educators, ADD to this document and share your knowledge and tips!
Parents and Families can utilize this resource from Fundamentals of Learning, LLC. to gain tools to teach their children while they're home
This YouTube channel uses learning plans in conjunction with popular music in a concept PhonicsMan calls "EduTrap."
Support and resources for mothers and fathers of color who have decided to homeschool their children.
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The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention provide practical ways that you can do to manage anxiety and stress in your life and in the lives of your children.
It's been proven that meditation has many benefits for reducing stress and anxiety. Download these apps for guided meditation to help your emotional health, memory, mood and more.
Each Tuesday at 9a PST (12p EST), tune in to this live, interactive and "wacky" math class!
A free database of education companies offering free subscriptions due to school closings.
A full digital library of books based on teaching efficacy and strategy.
A brainstorming page where we can share ideas and resources that we know will help support our students and families in times of need.
A free math comprehension website from K-12 with tools to empower educators.
A free reading comprehension website from K-12.
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Florida: Social Justice Pathways Series
November 18 at 7:00 p.m. ET
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Join the Florida DTEC-TAG team for their "Social Justice Pathways Series: Using SEL to Forge a New Pathway towards Social Justice " event on Wednesday, November 18th at 7:00 p.m. ET.
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DREF: Standing Firm for Clean Hands |
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Black and Brown people have been disproportionately affected by COVID-19. To help combat that, DREF is standing firm with the Clean Hands Campaign! With your support and donations, hand sanitizers will be distributed to people in need: women centers, schools, homeless shelters, and charities of your choice. Help DREF and stand firm with clean hands with us as we create possibilities! To donate and learn how you can help click here: bit.ly/CleanHands2020
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Send in information from your region to be featured on DTEC-TAG social media and newsletter!
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How Using a Little Sign Language Can Improve Online Classes
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Trauma is "Written Into Our Bodies"—but Educators Can Help
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This educational program is made possible by the Delta Research and Educational Foundation.
To donate, click here:
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DTEC-TAG| DREF | 202-347-1337 | DTEC-TAG@deltafoundation.net | www.deltafoundation.net |
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