
This week is geography awareness week! Use the #StatisticsInSchools resources provided by U.S. Census Bureau to incorporate geography related activities in the classroom for any grade!
#Censusmatters #census2020 #GeographyAwarenessWeek2019
http://ow.ly/DxPm50x9dJu

@KamalaHarris proposes to 'modernize' the school day to 6pm in attempts to alleviate stress on working families. #FamilyFriendlySchoolsAct woud create school activities from 8am -6pm. What are your thoughts?
http://ow.ly/OBR050x4Wcz
@CBSSacramento

Are you an SSDA member? Have you logged into your member portal? IF NOT - WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?! Use the community message board to connect and post updates with those in other districts!
http://ow.ly/zMS750x3Wts

State Superintendent @TonyThurmond @CADeptEd announce that $37.5 million was awarded for a Comprehensive Literacy State Development Grant. This grant will fund efforts statewide over the next five years.
https://www.cde.ca.gov/nr/ne/yr19/yr19rel73.asp

It is National Homeless Youth Awarness Month and @nctsn has compiled a list of resoures for those afftected directly or indirectly. Information can also be accessed en espanol.
#NationalHomelessYouthAwarnessMonth
https://www.nctsn.org/resources/public-awareness/national-homeless-youth-awareness-month

Today is National STEM/STEAM Day! We encourage teachers to partner with the @uscensusbureau on their new high school activity. Perhaps your students results could have them in a science, technology, engineering, art or math field!
#STEAM #STEMDay #Census
http://ow.ly/FpYL50x2Q9w

Getting our students to care about their school environment with a hands-on approach almost guarantees success. Read how students are more engaged in making their school more sustainable their way. @physorg_com Phys.org
http://ow.ly/kL1Q50x1FN7

Most school and workplaces observe Veterans Day by taking the day off. Check out how you can honor the national holiday in your classroom beforehand. TeacherVision @TeacherVision #VeteransDay2019
http://ow.ly/bMZt50x1KBC

Rural School and Community Trust releases their 2019 report on why exactly #RuralMatters - click this link to read the full report including their data and findings.
@RuralTrust #SmallSchools #SSDA
http://www.ruraledu.org/WhyRuralMatters.pdf

You check your child's report card but what about the country? Check out the result for California and beyond on the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) website. @NAEP_NCES
http://ow.ly/9YfO50x1Fab

PARENTS: FASFA season is upon us! Remember to sumbit all forms sooner rather than later. Have more than one child in college? The @usedgov has an article for that - just click here:
http://ow.ly/kD8X50x1E0u
#FASFA2020 #FASFA #FASFAHelp #Parents #college2020

November is National Native American Heritage Month! The Smithsonian provides teachers with Native Knowledge 360, transforming teaching and learning about #NativeAmericans - Click below for the lessons and resources. @smithsonian
http://ow.ly/XCwm50x1CaM

Register now for the SSDA 2020 Board Training! The training takes place at National University in Rancho Cordova, CA. The agenda and registration links are now live on our website! Check them out now!
http://ow.ly/frHT50wYPFG
#SSDA #RegisterNow #CAssda

Watch this informative video that shows the strategies and importance of promoting kindergarten readiness for dual language learners. Brought to you by @REL_NEI @CADeptEd
https://youtu.be/2quwMR_x4mw

Here is information from the @CADeptEd regarding public safety power shutoffs (PSPS) school closure considerations - http://ow.ly/NQMc50wXMsa

@MilitaryChild is providing a series of Parent Education Webinars for military connected parent professionals and children. There are a variety of topics to choose from and they are open to all intrested particpiants. Webinars are scheduled through 11/20.
http://ow.ly/RJDD50wXr1u

The Office of Public School Construction (OPSC) and @CADeptEd are hosting a free workshop to provide information on how to access Career Technical Education Facilities Program funding. Register for the November 6 workshop here: http://ow.ly/BZ6k50wWP2L
#Prop51 #CAssda

Help advocate for SSDA on Local Legislative Day! On Wednesday, December 11th you don’t have to travel to Sacramento or Washington, DC to be an advocate for SSDA; you can lobby your legislator in your own neighborhood! Learn more on our webpage: http://www.ssda.org/article/155154

@TonyThurmond & @GavinNewsom visit Blue Oak Elementary School in #ShingleSprings to meet with those impacted by the PSPS. http://ow.ly/6A2O50wYRGR

Policy Analysis for California Education (PACE) will host a webinar on November 6 at 9 a.m. discussing new research on social-emotional learning and the role classrooms and teachers have on student development. Register and learn more here:
http://ow.ly/7A2x50wVKP2