
Autonomy, competence, relating to others and relevance are some of the primary ways you can boost student motivation. @educationweek provides videos to help teachers see the importance in each of these elements. #2020classroom #adamatters #smallclassrooms http://ow.ly/ILAk50xBCh0

Students from @SCOESonoma speak at a press conference prompting lawmakers to recognize the effects of climate change. Some schools in Sonomas County have reportedly lost 40 instructional days over a two year period due to natural disasters. @CapRadioNews

It's National Hard Candy Day!! What a better way to celebrate then eating the most-popular hard candy of the season. Check out this article showing creative ways to in corporate #CandyCanes into your favorite treats:
https://www.5minutesformom.com/134118/50-ways-to-eat-candy-canes/

Penny Valley Union Elementary School District and @ShastaCoe are among the 57 recipients awarded at @CSBA_Now the 40th annual Golden Bell Awards. Learn more about ME (Meaningful Enrichment) and Richer High Shasta here: http://ow.ly/6UXE50xBy2Q
#2020Classroom #SSDAmembers #CSBA

The @CADeptEd and @SBECalifornia launched the 2019 California School Dashboard last week. The Dashboard is a fundamental piece of the state's school accountability program.The Dashboard includes the latest data on 2018-19 on your local district: https://www.caschooldashboard.org/

Does your small school know the importance of particpating in the 2020 US Census Count? Use the U.S. Census Bureau fact sheet and classroom activites to get them involved! Exactly how much does it snow in Snowflake, Arizona - find out here: http://ow.ly/K80u50xBrip

Today is national #CocoaDay! Read this article on 39 unexpected ways to enjoy chocolate! http://ow.ly/2lEl50xvGyU
By the way, we think this weather is a perfect excuse to drink a cup of hot cocoa.
Ideas brough to you by: Yumbles

Roughly 1/3 of California households in rural areas are subscribed to an internet service, compared to the 78% in urban areas. For students in #AlpaughUnified School District many students do not hvae an online connection once they get home.
http://ow.ly/RggX50xvFIb

Applications are now being accepted for the 2020 President's Enviromental Youth Award program and the Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental Educators. Applications for both programs are due January 15, 2020. http://ow.ly/Q30u50xvF9Q
@EPA

The @edreform recently published their rural education whitepaper. The report presents a series of ingredients CER deems necessary to transform education for rural populations in the United States.
http://ow.ly/kDhv50xvCRQ

November 11-17 will celebrate the fifth annual National Apprenticeship Week presented by @USDOL . Learn more about the value of apprenticeships and the commitment to expanision from @SStumpOCTAE here:
http://ow.ly/sVGc50xvBSF
#NAW #Apprenticeship
https://www.apprenticeship.gov

Nominees for the first annual RISE award will be announced in spring 2021. To nominate a canidate you must get in contact with @GavinNewsom office.
http://ow.ly/EBMK50xvBdZ
http://ow.ly/Giyh50xvBe5
#RISE #CaliforniaEducators @usedgov #RISEAward

There is an expanding opportunity presented by the Federal Register for replication and expansions of high-quality charter schools in rural communities. The application dealine is January 10, 2020. Click here to read more and apply: http://ow.ly/ppXM50xvxOZ
@CADeptEd #Charter

Great information on new education laws taking affect in January. https://edcal.acsa.org/7-new-laws-you-need-to-know

The @CADeptEd will be hosting a webinar tomorrow (12/2) at 2pm to discuss the new design of the Local Control and Accountability Plan template. Register with the link below. The event number is 669 046 688, and the password is 174082. http://ow.ly/tdGb50xvrEl

Quincy Junior Senior High School varsity volleyball team has been named Team of the Month by @NSCIF - Congratulations to all the wonderful and impactful women on the team! #Quincy #QuincyHS #Plumas Teamwork #SmallSports
http://ow.ly/WV4e50xraGQ

Registration is now open for SSDA's Board Training event on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at National University in Rancho Cordova, CA. This is a great opportunity to learn and collaborate with board members from smalls all over the state! Register here: http://ow.ly/cAQJ50xraNe

Want to see your student, teacher or school event featured online? Email alyssa@ssda.org for a chance to be on SSDA social media and website. SSDA wants to highlight all the great things going on in our districts! #ADAMatters #Spotlight

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is looking for youth emplyment programs that would like to join the Bureau's 2020 Youth Employment Sucess cohort. The cohort focuses on financial capablity products and services. 💰💳💲Learn more here: http://ow.ly/5paI50xr9Pg @CFPB

California is the fifth largest economy in the world. Why are we treating our public school students so poorly? Contact the Governors office and your state representatives and ask them to ensure our students receive, Full and Fair Funding!!
