“Kids who don’t have educationally rich summers will be nearly three years behind their peers by the time they reach the end of the fifth grade… Just as athletes and musicians must practice, young people must regularly practice reading to maintain their skills and performance.” Ron Fairchild, Founding CEO, National Summer Learning Association Read to… Continue reading Beat the Summer Learning Gap!
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Family Involvement Conference, “The New IQ? Raising Outstanding Minds in Today’s Culture”
Register for the conference at http://www.aacps.org/conference. (español) Join us on April 12, 9:30 am – noon, for our Spring Family Involvement Conference! Shauna King, from The Upside Down Organization will present an interactive workshop where you will learn practical ways to develop your children’s “executive function” skills – planning, goal setting, organizing, focusing, and more! View registration… Continue reading Family Involvement Conference, “The New IQ? Raising Outstanding Minds in Today’s Culture”
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Investing in Our Future
Across AACPS, there are thousands of employees who give their time and energy to help make sure our students can meet their fullest potential. But even this dedicated team cannot do it alone and AACPS depends on countless individuals and businesses who give their time, talent, and money to support our students and our schools. This month we ask why the community should invest in the future of our students.
November: Office of Equity and Accelerated Student Achievement
November’s showcase focuses on the Office of Equity and Accelerated Student Achievement (OEASA). The OEASA team, which includes Title I, is working hard behind the scenes each and every day to engage, empower, and educate ALL students to reach their highest potential. By supporting principals, equity liaisons, teachers, families, and community organizations, all schools are… Continue reading November: Office of Equity and Accelerated Student Achievement
Now Accepting Washington Post Teacher & Principal of the Year Nominations!
The Washington Post Education Foundation established the Teacher of the Year Award and Principal of the Year Award to recognize educators who exemplify excellence in their profession. Nominations are due electronically December 15, 2015.
Equity Liaisons: Everybody’s Cheerleader
Each day 81,000 children come to school with one goal—receive the best education possible. To reach this goal, students need more than strong academic programs; they need to know they are seen as individuals, each with a unique background and unique potential, and they need to know that their school wants to do whatever it can to serve them. In short, they need Equity Liaisons.
Lisa Collins–No job too small
Many of our wonderful AACPS volunteers assist students, or initiate successful fundraisers, or organize family involvement events, or coordinate staff appreciation lunches, or provide copy and laminating services for the office and teachers, or inspire other parents to volunteer. Jacobsville Elementary School, boasts a rare school volunteer who typically tends to all of those tasks… Continue reading Lisa Collins–No job too small
Lisa Moylan–Honoring Annapolis Elementary History
Today we honor an educator in our school system who loves the direct impact she has on her students and for years has taken many youngsters from good to great! Lisa Moylan, 5th grade teacher at Annapolis Elementary, is truly a positive role model and mentor for the students in her classroom, where all students… Continue reading Lisa Moylan–Honoring Annapolis Elementary History
Cory Talbot, Serving Up Smiles
More than 50 years ago, during the John F. Kennedy administration, Congress, by joint resolution, designated the week beginning on the second Sunday in October each year as “National School Lunch Week,” and to celebrate that upcoming special day next Sunday, the Board would like to honor an employee in our school system who dedicates… Continue reading Cory Talbot, Serving Up Smiles