We say it every year: the summer flew by! That’s certainly how I feel about my summer at Bellwether Education Partners as a Strategic Advising fellow. As I get ready to go back to graduate school, I’m reflecting on my work with a group of school leaders taking on the critical task of school turnaround, who we supported with strategic planning.
Rev. Oliver Brown, born Aug. 19, 1918, became a household name in May 1954 when he led a group of plaintiffs in a Supreme Court victory over the Topeka, Kansas, Board of Education.
Save the date, the next summit is January 19th, 2019! Registration begins September 15, 2018.
When I was in middle and high school, I remember being so excited to start a new school year. But I also recall feeling anxious, nervous, and sometimes even downright terrified to head back to school. Transitions to new schools were especially frightening. Would I be able to find my classes? Would the teacher be mean to me if I was late? Would I know anyone? And, oh my God, the cafeteria! What if none of my friends had the same lunch as me?! High school, in particular, petrified me. It didn’t help that my older sister and her friends would look at me and shake their heads, saying, "You’re never going to make it."
Colorado educators: Do you have an idea for how to transform your school or classroom? Share it and you could be eligible to win one of two $15,000 awards from #TheSucceedsPrize.
As many of you know, New Staff Training (NST) wrapped up yesterday after two packed training days, and New Teacher Training (NTT) is well underway. The DSST team is thrilled to welcome 242 new staff members this year.
Update: 8/2 1pm: Registration for Infusion breakout sessions is now closed.
DSST Team,
