CA State PTA. Ed researcher/writer. It's about the kids. Opinions my own.

San Jose, CA
Joined March 2013
It's American Education Week! Join us in celebrating public #education and honoring the important work of so many to ensure that every student receives a quality education. Read our blog post for ideas on how you can celebrate locally: zcu.io/Q9sK #PTA4Kids #AEW
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Save the date for our 2022 Legislation Conference! We hope to see PTA members from throughout California on January 24 & 25 in Sacramento! Registration opens soon. Details will be posted on our website: zcu.io/sius #PTA4Kids
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Ed100 once again brings you a roundup of this year’s new laws that affect students in California. Perfect to share with your PTA and school community. ed100.org/blog/ed-laws-2021?…
What can PTA do to shape the relationship between families and schools in an increasingly AI-driven world? Learn how to support students' #socialemotional health w/recos for skills that maximize the advantages of people over machines. zcu.io/VtEf #PTA4Kids
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PTA Programs and Benefits of Membership - mailchi.mp/capta.org/members… PTA members can save money on everyday purchases
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#WomensEqualityDay is celebrated on Aug 26 to commemorate the 1920 adoption of the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution which prohibits denying the right to vote to citizens on the basis of sex.
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Still on summer break? Or already gone back to school? The days are still long enough for some cool STEM activities at home (or outside or in the park). Check out these resources from National PTA!
#PTA4STEM Have some family fun and create a simple catapult machine! Check out the activity and visit PTA.org/SummerSTEM
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Students, no voice is more powerful than your own! Learn more about how to be a voice at your local PTSA at: capta.org/join/student-membe… #InternationalYouthDay #PTA4Kids #YourKINDofPTA
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Families! Join health experts and SFUSD to answer questions on safe return to school. Register here to join Schools Town Hall at 7:30 - English on 8/3/21, Spanish on 8/4/21 and Cantonese on 8/5/21.
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#Artsed in schools today means creative thinkers in the future! As we gear up for the school year, join us + @create_ca and add creativity to the list of issues you’re fighting for. Learn more: capta.org/focus-areas/educat… #CreativityIsNotOptional #ArtsEdRebuilds #PTA4Kids
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Fighting Truth Decay: What Can Schools Do? | ED100 ed100.org/blog/truth-decay-i…
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Here is a credible, well thought out approach to reopening schools. California should look at this! @CaliforniaPTA @CSBA_Now @jfenster @CDEfoundation @SBECalifornia @CCEECA
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Mary Perry retweeted
Check it! Today's update of my Quarantine Drawing! I post what specifically I added (mostly) over at OlyHouseArrest.com, so check that out, make some suggestions on what I should add next, and then tell your friends about it! Also tell your enemi… instagr.am/p/B_qwMVblop3/
Day 4 of the great Oly House Arrest cumulative drawing! I list what I added each day and who requested it over on the website at OlyHouseArrest.com. also, free coloring book added daily. #olyhousearrest #olywa #olyart #quarantine #cumulativeart … instagr.am/p/B-aVT7MpVEj/
DYK? The 2020 Census affects how more than $675 billion in federal funding is distributed for: -Schools -Health care facilities -Roads + transportation -Rec centers -Social services (and more!) Learn how your PTA can help ensure that everyone is counted: capta.org/focus-areas/advoca…
#caartsedchat @CDEfoundation #steam19 Learning about new arts standards. Wow!
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Excellent interview. The LCFF was a stunning policy triumph for education in California. But there's no question that its impact is hobbled by inadequate overall funding, and that message can't be hammered home often enough.
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Have you talked to your administrators about the 2019 Civic Learning Awards? The award celebrates successful efforts to engage #students in #civic #learning and identify model programs. More info here: courts.ca.gov/civiclearninga…
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How can teachers modify classrooms and schools to support students who have experienced trauma in their lives? @MindShiftKQED @edutopia tackle that question in this series. bit.ly/2YOXwYI
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