Posted in: Health & Wellness

The Impact of Act 7: Saving Lives Through Hands-Only CPR

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Act 7 of 2019 has just taken effect, requiring the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) to develop and provide curriculum for hands-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to schools, now part of required high school instruction.

Posted in: Student Programs

Summer Learning Loss and the Long-term Impact

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Storybook summers depict kids swimming, biking and climbing trees with friends, but how does this fit into the topic of summer learning loss and the opportunity gap?

Posted in: Health & Wellness

Dyslexia: The Hidden Obstacle to Literacy

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Dyslexia is a language based learning disability impacting up to an estimated 20% of the population (according to the International Dyslexia Association). Early detection and specific instructional methods have been determined as significant keys-to-success for those struggling against the challenges the disability presents.

Posted in: Data & Research

An Education Vision Plan for Pennsylvania

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The Pennsylvania School Boards Association, in collaboration with numerous other public education stakeholder groups came together to form a visionary roadmap for public education going forward. The Commonwealth Education Blueprint is the result and it’s in phase 2 development slated for completion in early 2020.

Posted in: Health & Wellness

Learning, Emotional Wellness and a Dog’s Ability to Impact

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A child’s ability to learn and grow begins with emotional well-being. In the school environment, there may be any range of scenarios where stabilizing is required before the learning can begin. This is where a therapy dog can be a key contributor to the success stories, where occupational, speech, or physical therapy services are needed.

Posted in: Giving Back

Foundation Growth: From the Ground Up

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An education foundation can supplement a schools’ programs and new initiatives, where constrained school district budgets have little room to expand or absorb new expenses. Starting up a foundation may seem daunting. This episode focuses on the startup and growth of Warrior Run Education Foundation, founded six years ago in support of rural school district, Warrior Run.

Posted in: Equity

Progression Towards Equity

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How does equity become the lens through which all aspects of the educational experience are filtered? And why is this essential for the K-12 education system? Addressing the gaps of opportunity and supports for students goes beyond a checklist and may seem insurmountable.

Posted in: Equity

Brown v. Board of Education: 65 years later

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A landmark 1954 Supreme Court case, now 65 years since—what have been the impacts and progress?

Operating the Board and Going Digital

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Does going digital in board governance sound like more work? Diligent Corporation’s Vice President of Thought Leadership, Dottie Schindlinger joins us on this episode to discuss digital best practices for board business.