September Digital Programming Events |
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The DC-MD-VA DTEC-TAG team presented "All In" a focus on today's social justice concerns and how they tie into our program's push for equity in education. The dynamic presentation was moderated by Equity Warrior Keisha Chandler and featured Rick Brunson, Former NBA Player and Coach; Dr. Kenneth Waters, Black Male Educational Specialist; George McCullough, Teacher and Coach; Cheryl Pasteur, Baltimore Area School Administrator; and Officer Lemeul Woods, Metro D.C. Police Officer. |
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Georgia: Take Me to the Dugout with
Social Emotional Learning
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The Georgia Dream Team hosted an event around Social Emotional Learning and its importance for both students and teachers. Equity Warriors Dr. Crystal Cooper and Kantrell Gibson-Brown shared data around student improvement with SEL programs, ways teachers can get to know their students amid distance learning and compelling evidence around SEL's positive impact on children and adults! |
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CAAASA: Addressing Preschool Practices that Harm African American Children |
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The California Association of African American Superintendents and Administrators (CAAASA), The National Coalition on Educational Equity and Los Angeles County Alliance of Black School Educators hosted its 2020 National Round Up event, which launched its Equity Conversations aimed at bringing together a national audience to address key equity issues, concerns and resources impacting African American students of color. Our very own DTEC-TAG National Project Director Dr. Johni Cruse Craig and DTEC-TAG Equity Warriors Keisha Chandler (DC-Maryland-Virginia) and Dr. Char-Shenda Covington (Georgia) facilitated a conversation on Addressing Preschool Practices that Harm African American Children that discussed ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) and the residual effects of early childhood trauma on a student's future success. To re-watch, click HERE.
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Texas Virtual Education for All Symposium Week |
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Sunday, September 20
Carolyn E. Lewis, DREF President and
Dr. Johni Cruse Craig, DTEC-TAG National Project Director
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Leading into the Texas P.A.C.T.S. Education for All Symposium Week, the team is hosted a Kickoff Event around our program's focus on equity in education featuring Carolyn E. Lewis, President of the Delta Research and Educational Foundation and Dr. Johni Cruse Craig, DTEC-TAG's National Project Director. To re-watch this dynamic conversation, click HERE.
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Monday, September 21
Dr. Lynn Jennings, The Education Trust
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For the full conversation on educational advocacy with Dr. Lynn Jennings of The Education Trust, click HERE.
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Tuesday, September 22
Nakia Douglas, Executive Director, TRIO & Pre-Collegiate
UNT Dallas
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To re-watch the conversation with Mr. Nakia Douglas, Executive Director of Trio & Pre-Collegiate UNT Dallas, click HERE.
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Wednesday, September 23
Aicha Davis, Texas Board of Education and
Paula Patterson, Deputy Superintendent of Academics for Sheldon ISD
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To watch the full conversation with Aicha Davis, State Board of Education Member and Mrs. Paula Patterson, Deputy Superintendent of Academics, Sheldon ISD, click HERE.
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Thursday, September 24
Rev. Dr. Frederick Douglas Haynes III
Senior Pastor of Friendship-West Baptist Church
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For the full conversation with Rev. Dr. Frederick Douglas Haynes III, click HERE.
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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 Ashley Kearney, math educator and STEAM education advocate, 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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U.S. Elite SAT Prep and Virtual Series Events |
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U.S. Elite International Track and Field Scholarship & Athletic Convention Virtual Series is offering SAT prep courses and conversations around educational equity throughout the month of October. Register fast as space is limited!
For more information, contact DTEC Change Agent Keishia Thorpe
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Join The National Assessment Governing Board |
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The National Assessment Governing Board sets policy for the nation’s largest ongoing assessment of what U.S. students know and can do—the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), also known as The Nation’s Report Card. The Governing Board identifies subjects to be tested, determines the content and achievement levels for each assessment, approves test questions, and pursues innovative ways to make NAEP results more meaningful and relevant to the public.
The Governing Board is seeking qualified candidates for the following positions to be appointed in the fall of 2021:
Elementary school principal
General public representative
Governor — Democrat
Governor — Republican
Testing and measurement expert
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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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A Note To Our Participants, Supporters and Friends |
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DTEC-TAG acknowledges the many challenges that have arisen during this time of social isolation due to the COVID-19 pandemic and national unrest due to the ongoing police brutality and discrimination against African Americans in this country. We also acknowledge that you are navigating an unusual yet monumental period in history and would like to thank all of you for supporting us as we push for justice and equity both in and out of the realm of education in America. |
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September is Digital Equity Outreach Month |
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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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