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FCS Board Bulletin for March 13, 2024
ATLANTA, Georgia, March 14 (TNSres) -- Fulton County Schools issued the following news on March 13, 2024:The Fulton County Board of Education (FCBOE) met on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, for its regularly scheduled work session meeting at the North Learning Center. The full agenda is available online (https://go.boarddocs.com/ga/fcss/Board.nsf/Public). All items approved are available via BoardDocs. Meetings are streamed live on the FCS district homepage (https://www.fultonschools.org/). Recordings will be available within 48 hours (https://www.fultonschools.org/boardvideos).
Superintendent's Report ... Show Full Article ATLANTA, Georgia, March 14 (TNSres) -- Fulton County Schools issued the following news on March 13, 2024: The Fulton County Board of Education (FCBOE) met on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, for its regularly scheduled work session meeting at the North Learning Center. The full agenda is available online (https://go.boarddocs.com/ga/fcss/Board.nsf/Public). All items approved are available via BoardDocs. Meetings are streamed live on the FCS district homepage (https://www.fultonschools.org/). Recordings will be available within 48 hours (https://www.fultonschools.org/boardvideos). Superintendent's Report
Superintendent Mike Looney began his report by acknowledging that last week was National School Social Worker Week and thanked the district's social workers for their dedication. He also noted that March is Youth Art Month, thanking the Board for their commitment to investing heavily in the arts. Finally, Dr. Looney added that March 11-15 is School Board Appreciation Week and thanked the Board for the many good things happening in the district as a direct result of school boards past and present. Dr. Looney also gave a reminder for all stakeholders that the last opportunity to complete the Annual Parent Perception Survey ends on Friday, March 15. This survey allows parents, staff, and students to tell us what they think about their students' schools and the district. The parent perception survey is available here (https://www.fultonschools.org/Page/26790). Staff and students received the survey link through internal communications.
2024 Advanced Placement (AP) Honor Schools
Chief Academic Officer Brannon Gaskins proudly acknowledged 17 schools that received recognition by the Georgia Department of Education as Advanced Placement (AP) Honor Schools for 2024. Congratulations to:
* Alpharetta High School
* Banneker High School
* Cambridge High School
* Centennial High School
* Chattahoochee High School
* Fulton Academy of Virtual Excellence
* Global Impact Academy
* Hapeville Career Academy
* FCS Innovation Academy
* Johns Creek High School
* Milton High School
* North Springs High School
* Northview High School
* Riverwood International Charter School
* Roswell High School
* Tri-Cities High School
* Westlake High School
FY2024 Budget Forecasted Revenue Projections
Chief Financial Officer Marvin Dereef's presentation of the preliminary General Fund revenue forecast highlighted the Board's strong financial stewardship while he also shared the district's fiscal condition leading into the FY2025 budget process. Mr. Dereef is projecting a 4 to 5% growth in the tax digest for initial planning purposes. He expects a rise in local fair share, which reduces the Quality Basic Education (QBE) earnings as part of the calculation of state funding to school districts. On top of increases last year, the State Health Benefit Plan and the Teacher Retirement System are expected to raise the employer contribution rate again, which will increase local expenditures. Mr. Dereef stated throughout the presentation the projections are not final until after the state of Georgia finalizes its FY2025 budget and Fulton County tax office provides additional tax digest information. As of now, Fulton County Schools is forecasting $1.3 billion in General Fund revenue. See the full presentation here (https://go.boarddocs.com/ga/fcss/Board.nsf/files/D35J8E4BED32/$file/FY%202025%20Budget%20-%20Preliminary%20Revenue%20Forecast%203.6.24.pdf).
2023-2024 Enrollment Projections
Executive Director of Operational Planning Tarika Peeks provided an update on 2023-2024 enrollment projections in which she discussed enrollment trends, compared actuals to enrollment predictions, shared housing and demographic data, and provided implications of these data elements in the form of the long-range enrollment projections.
For the 2023-24 school year, the district enrolled 87,872 students, a decrease 2 1/2 times larger than last year's decline, which is attributed to several factors, including changes in growth between grade levels. Cohorts are grade-level bands of students who transition from one grade to the next. The district's overall cohort declined by 526 students, the largest decrease in the district's history, excluding the pandemic year. Overall, the cohort decline indicates student enrollment is decreasing as students transition from grade to grade. Additionally, two significant factors that affected this year's enrollment count were residency verification at certain schools and the RISE Charter Elementary and Middle Schools moving to state-sponsored charters, which removed them from the FCS enrollment numbers.
Ms. Peeks reviewed regional, metro-level and grade level enrollment trends as well as Fulton private school trends, all of which contribute to annual enrollment projections. Enrollment trends can also be attributed to new families moving into district communities. Overall, the district has experienced a decline in home sales over the past year. The lack of existing housing supply, increased cost, and escalated interest rates has influenced the housing market uncertainty within the district.
Concluding her presentation, Ms. Peeks explained the projected enrollment change for each region and Fulton Academy of Virtual Excellence (FAVE) for the next five years. For the 2024-25 school year, the district anticipates a continued decline in student population of 600 students, to reach a district total of 87,272 students with a steady continuation of enrollment decline over the next five years. See the full presentation here (https://go.boarddocs.com/ga/fcss/Board.nsf/files/D3AGJD4402EE/$file/Enrollment_Projection%20_2024%20FINAL_03.11.24_revised.pdf).
Board Community Meetings
Each Fulton County Board of Education member sponsors a monthly meeting open to the public. These meetings provide an opportunity for community members to have direct conversations with their elected Board representative about local issues and concerns. Find your Board member and view the Community Meeting Calendar (https://www.fultonschools.org/communitymeetings).
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David Buskirk of Beall Elementary School Named 2024-2025 ACPS Teacher of the Year
CUMBERLAND, Maryland, March 14 -- The Allegany County Public School District issued the following news on March 13, 2024:On Monday, March 11, 2024, the Board of Education of Allegany County hosted the 36th Annual Teacher of the Year Celebration. This year's award celebration was once again held virtually. Six ACPS educators were honored for their dedication and commitment to student success. David Buskirk of Beall Elementary was selected as the 2024-2025 Allegany County Teacher of the Year.
David Buskirk is a kindergarten teacher at Beall Elementary School with 15 years of teaching experience. ... Show Full Article CUMBERLAND, Maryland, March 14 -- The Allegany County Public School District issued the following news on March 13, 2024: On Monday, March 11, 2024, the Board of Education of Allegany County hosted the 36th Annual Teacher of the Year Celebration. This year's award celebration was once again held virtually. Six ACPS educators were honored for their dedication and commitment to student success. David Buskirk of Beall Elementary was selected as the 2024-2025 Allegany County Teacher of the Year. David Buskirk is a kindergarten teacher at Beall Elementary School with 15 years of teaching experience.He is a graduate of Frostburg State University, where he received his Master's Degree in Administration and Supervision in 2012 and his Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education in 2009. Mr. Buskirk serves as the co-chair for the school's ELA team, is a member of the school improvement team, and the attendance team. He has served his community as a coach and volunteer for Allegany County Special Olympics. Mr. Buskirk also serves as a mentor for student interns, and is currently seeking his National Board Certification.
"I am honored to have been selected as the 2024-2025 Allegany County Teacher of the Year," says Buskirk. "Being a teacher is something I have always dreamed about doing, and I am so fortunate to live out this dream daily at Beall Elementary School. I am so thankful for my colleagues, administration, and, most importantly, my students, who have made me the teacher I am today."
Five other Allegany County Teacher of the Year finalists were recognized during the virtual celebration. These educators include: Jaclyn Boor, Braddock Middle School; Tina Kimmell, Flintstone Elementary School; Matthew Kline, Mount Savage School; Anne Stark, Allegany High School; and Jodie Sweeney, Cresaptown Elementary School.
Special presentations from Allegany County Public Schools included Mr. Jeff Blank, Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Robert Farrell, President of the Board of Education, and Dr. Joseph Thompson, last year's Teacher of the Year. Representatives from Frostburg State University, the Allegany County Education Association, Allegany College of Maryland, and the Allegany County Chamber of Commerce also provided video presentations to this year's winner.
The sponsors of the 36th Annual Teacher of the Year celebration included Allegany College of Maryland, Allegany County Board of Education, Allegany County Chamber of Commerce, Allegany County Board of Commissioners, Allegany County Education Association, ACT 1st Federal Credit Union, Frostburg State University, Ryan and Catie Brenneman, G&G Studios, Chick-fil-A LaVale, the Sandhir Foundation, and Queen City Creamery. Special thanks to Oscar's Restaurant and the Career Center Printing Department for their support as well.
Each year a selection committee is formed to choose the winner of this prestigious award. This year's selection committee was comprised of Dr. Joseph Thompson, 2023-2024 Teacher of the Year; Mrs. Jennifer Howell, Allegany County Government; Mrs. Juli McCoy, Allegany County Chamber of Commerce; Mrs. Jen Flinn, Bishop Walsh, and Mrs. Kate Tummino, Allegany College of Maryland.
David Buskirk will now join other local Teachers of the Year as a candidate for the Maryland Teacher of the Year. These individuals will be honored at a meeting of the State Board of Education, and five state semifinalists will be invited to a reception in the fall for the announcement of the Maryland Teacher of the Year.
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Congratulations to BCPS 2024 Career and Technical Education Teacher of the Year Award Winners
FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida, March 13 -- Broward County Public Schools issued the following news release:Broward County Public Schools is pleased to announce the 2024 Career and Technical Education (CTE) Teacher of the Year and Rookie Teacher of the Year award winners. The CTE award nominees and finalists were formally recognized on February 29 at the second annual CTE Teacher of the Year Awards, honoring superior educators across the District.
"I am incredibly proud to recognize all of our CTE educators and our outstanding finalists and nominees. Their dedication to CTE education is truly inspiring," ... Show Full Article FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida, March 13 -- Broward County Public Schools issued the following news release: Broward County Public Schools is pleased to announce the 2024 Career and Technical Education (CTE) Teacher of the Year and Rookie Teacher of the Year award winners. The CTE award nominees and finalists were formally recognized on February 29 at the second annual CTE Teacher of the Year Awards, honoring superior educators across the District. "I am incredibly proud to recognize all of our CTE educators and our outstanding finalists and nominees. Their dedication to CTE education is truly inspiring,"BCPS Superintendent Dr. Peter B. Licata said. "These educators are on the frontlines, preparing our students with the skills they need to succeed in high-demand careers. Their innovative teaching methods and commitment to student engagement are ensuring a bright future for our CTE programs."
Congratulations to Mitchell Albert of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School for being named the 2024 CTE Teacher of the Year. Albert is a hospitality instructor and DECA advisor. With 18 years of experience at BCPS, he is known for creating dynamic learning environments and for his enthusiasm in guiding students toward fulfilling futures in the ever-evolving hospitality field.
"The hospitality industry is constantly innovating and expanding, creating new jobs and career paths for every interest," Albert said. "My focus is on project-based learning, creating a fun and engaging environment where students learn by doing. This method fosters critical thinking, analytical skills and problem-solving, all essential for success in the 21st century."
Marlon Demoya of Whiddon Rogers Education Center was honored as CTE Teacher of the Year runner-up. While growing up in foster care, DeMoya found solace and escape at school, a haven from the challenges he faced outside. Now, as a criminal justice teacher, he uses his own experiences to inspire and empower vulnerable youth, reminding them that success is possible.
"Despite the difficulties I faced, I was fortunate to have teachers and mentors who believed in me," DeMoya said. "Now, I strive to be that same source of support for my students. The criminal justice program provides at-risk youth with invaluable life and career skills."
This year's awards also recognized Adell Farquharson of Cooper City High School as CTE Rookie Teacher of the Year. With three years of experience at BCPS, Farquharson teaches marketing, and hospitality and tourism management. As a business owner, she recognized the vast difference between academic theories and real-world business practices.
"I saw an opportunity to leverage my industry insights to enrich the educational experience of students," Farquharson said. "My goal was to bridge the gap between textbook learning and practical application, ensuring that the next generation of professionals is well-equipped with knowledge and the skills needed to thrive in the real world."
To learn about the CTE programs offered at BCPS visit browardschools.com/CTACE.
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ABOUT BROWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
"Educating all students to reach their highest potential."
Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) is the sixth-largest school district in the nation and the second largest in the state of Florida. BCPS is Florida's first fully accredited school system since 1962, serving more than 251,000 students and approximately 110,000 adult learners in 239 schools, centers and technical colleges, and 87 charter schools. BCPS supports a diverse student population representing 177 different countries and speaking 153 languages. To connect with BCPS, visit browardschools.com, follow us on Twitter @browardschools, on Facebook at facebook.com/browardschools, on Instagram @browardschoolsofficial, on YouTube at youtube.com/browardschoolsvideos and download the free BCPS mobile app at browardschools.com/MobileApp.
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National Alliance for Public Charter Schools: President Biden's FY2025 Budget Proposes Historic Cut to Federal Charter Schools Program
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools issued the following statement on March 11, 2024:* * *
Eric Paisner, Acting President and CEO of the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, released the following statement regarding President Biden's Proposed FY 2025 Budget:
"The President's FY 2025 budget falls disappointingly short of prioritizing public charter schools and public educational options for the parents who are looking for something better. Demand for these unique public schools remains high, and a proposed cut of $40 million to the Charter Schools ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, March 12 -- The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools issued the following statement on March 11, 2024: * * * Eric Paisner, Acting President and CEO of the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, released the following statement regarding President Biden's Proposed FY 2025 Budget: "The President's FY 2025 budget falls disappointingly short of prioritizing public charter schools and public educational options for the parents who are looking for something better. Demand for these unique public schools remains high, and a proposed cut of $40 million to the Charter SchoolsProgram (CSP), the only source of federal funding for start-up, replication, and facilities, sends the wrong signal to millions of families. The Biden Administration should focus instead on reducing the burden of their CSP regulations and bureaucratic processes that slow down grantee spending. In addition, they should support Congressional efforts to increase flexibility for facilities funding under the Charter Schools Program and supporting educators, including educators of color, who are inspired to open new schools.
"While disappointed about the proposed funding cut to the Charter Schools Program, we were pleased to see the proposal in the president's budget to increase Title I funding and IDEA funding by $200 million each. This will help millions of public school students from low-income families, including many who attend charter schools.
"Charter schools are free, public, and open to all. These unique public schools are a lifeline to students nationwide. To continue expanding public charter schools to serve more families, we rely on the Charter Schools Program, which is less than 1% of federal spending on K-12 education.
"All students and families deserve access to a high-quality public education. The nation's 8,000 public charter schools are committed to ensuring that happens--providing a free, student-centered learning environment to more than 3.7 million students, the majority of whom are Black, Brown, and from low-income communities, and millions more families who are hoping to have the same opportunity.
"Charter schools are the only part of public education that is steadily growing. Over the last four school years (2019-20 to 2022-23), charter schools gained more than 300,000 new students, an increase of 9%. Meanwhile, district public schools lost 1.5 million students at the beginning of the pandemic and enrollment has not rebounded over the past three years, creating a net loss of 3.5%. Where there is space, families want seats in charter schools. And when a good public school option is not available, families are leaving public education altogether.
"The National Alliance and our partners are asking Congress for $500 million in FY 2025 to ensure charter schools can continue serving the communities that want and need them. Applying for a CSP grant is a time-intensive, hard-to-navigate process made even more burdensome by administrative hurdles and roadblocks that could be removed. There are two bills before Congress to increase the effectiveness and accessibility of the CSP:
* The bipartisan Equitable Access to School Facilities Act (S. 1480) will ensure access to public property and provide federal grants to states for charter school facilities. The grants, available from the CSP, can be used by charter schools to acquire and renovate existing facilities, cover ongoing facilities costs, or create a reserve fund for future acquisition, renovation, or maintenance. Additional CSP funding will remove financial barriers to starting new schools and expanding existing high-performing schools. All public school students should have the right to learn in a safe, clean, and functional environment.
* The Empower Charter School Educators to Lead Act (H.R. 6418 and S. 3072) would allow state grantees to allocate CSP grant funding for pre-planning grants for school leaders and educators looking to start high-quality public charter schools. The funds in this bill are intended to help equalize the opportunity for educators and school leaders who want to open a charter school but lack access to resources needed to navigate the complex process and planning costs required to submit a high-quality charter school application. This public support may be especially valuable to educators of color, from low-income backgrounds, or in rural areas who may have less access to philanthropic support.
"We will continue to work with Congress to do more to meet the needs of charter school students."
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Fairfax County Public Schools: Superintendent's Weekly Reflections
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, March 12 -- Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Michelle C. Reid issued the following Weekly Reflections on March 11, 2024:What a fabulous late winter week we have ahead !! I must say I did miss my hour this weekend...;>) I know there is a renewed energy borne of the increasing light each day and the surety of spring around the corner. I appreciate each of you and your continued forbearance with dynamic challenges and opportunities. "If the mind is to emerge unscathed from the relentless struggle with the unforeseen, two qualities are indispensable: first an intellect ... Show Full Article FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, March 12 -- Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Michelle C. Reid issued the following Weekly Reflections on March 11, 2024: What a fabulous late winter week we have ahead !! I must say I did miss my hour this weekend...;>) I know there is a renewed energy borne of the increasing light each day and the surety of spring around the corner. I appreciate each of you and your continued forbearance with dynamic challenges and opportunities. "If the mind is to emerge unscathed from the relentless struggle with the unforeseen, two qualities are indispensable: first an intellectthat, even in the darkest hour, retains some glimmerings of the inner light which leads to the truth; and second, the courage to follow this light wherever it may lead." -- Carl Von Clausewitz.
As we're reflecting on our needs-based Advertised FY25 Budget, I wanted to share additional details with you about the ways in which our budget is addressing one of our primary needs: retaining and attracting our world-class educators and staff.
In past fiscal years, FCPS has increased compensation by offering both a step increase and MSA. A step increase refers to the steps on FCPS' salary scales, each of which vary in value and do not equate to years of experience. MSA (Market Scale Adjustment) is a salary adjustment for employees regardless of which step or salary scale they are on. In short: step increases are not consistent from step to step and across different employee groups. The move from one step to the next on the teacher scales is typically between 1% and 4%, with an average of over 2%. In contrast, MSA is an adjustment that guarantees the same compensation rate increase regardless of an employee's current step or salary scale. MSA increases typically range from 0% to 5%, with an average of 2% in the last 10 years. With these factors in mind, the budget features a robust 6% MSA without a step, to give all employees a substantial salary increase. In doing so, FCPS is improving recruitment efforts by increasing our salary rankings compared to neighboring school divisions. Our focus is also on improving retention by providing employees who are at the top of the salary scales (and therefore not eligible for step increase) the substantial MSA. It's also important to know that whether a salary increase is derived from a step increase or MSA has no impact on pension plans. You can find more details about how pensions are determined on the Step Increase vs. Market Scale Adjustment (MSA) resource on our Budget Services Hub page. As we move further along in the budget process, our focus for compensation continues to be on staff retention and hiring, addressing the higher cost of living, and remaining competitive with other local school districts. The success of our students is made possible by the hard work and dedication of Team FCPS; together all things are possible.
Our school division is committed to reviewing, reflecting, and refining our practices as our understanding of how to best meet the needs of each and every one of our students and families evolves. When referring to students who access English language services, FCPS and many other school divisions have historically used the term "English learners." Recently, educators and education associations across the nation have begun to instead use terms like "Emergent Bilingual" or "Multilingual Learner." These "asset-based" terms acknowledge that our students should not be defined by their lack of fluency in English. Instead, we can use language which makes it clear that English fluency is something these students are gaining atop their existing language skills, rather than a deficit they are overcoming. With this in mind, FCPS is shifting our language to "Multilingual Learner" and away from "ESOL student," "ESL student," and "Second-language learner." It's important to know that "English learner" is still used for demographic data at the state and federal level, so it will continue to be used for some accountability metrics and reporting. In speaking with different stakeholders regarding this change, it was made clear that this isn't just a change in semantics. Rather, it is a fundamental aligning in how we want our multilingual students and families to perceive FCPS: a place where their voices are welcomed, their strengths are valued, and their cultures are honored.
The Virginia Band and Orchestra Directors Association's District 11 School Band Assessments were held at George Mason University on Tuesday morning. We had more than 1,000 secondary and high school students from 21 ensembles at eight FCPS schools perform, including concert bands, wind symphonies, and wind ensembles. I was fortunate enough to catch Westfield High School's wind symphony performance and was so impressed by our talented young musicians! Melissa Hall, director of bands at Centreville High School, was kind enough to share more information on this event and what it means for our students. She says "The event, which culminates months of planning and preparation by students and directors alike, was an overwhelming success." I agree, they sounded great!!
"The Virginia Band and Orchestra Directors Association organizes band and orchestra assessments in the 16 districts through Virginia each spring. Bands select music graded for difficulty, from grade I-VI, from the approved VBODA Music Manual. Performances are then conducted in front of a panel of three recognized adjudicators who rate each performance using a five-step scale (I=superior-V=poor). Each adjudicator assigns a final rating for the Stage Performance, and combined with a Sight-Reading score, the ratings are tabulated to determine the overall rating for each band." Thank you for sharing, Melissa! And thank you to the members of Team FCPS who helped prepare our talented students for their performances! Go Team FCPS!!
I also met with the Special Education Parent Teacher Association (SEPTA) this week to provide updates on the ways in which our division is supporting our twice-exceptional (2E) students. 2E learners are students who need both special education services for their learning challenges and rigorous learning opportunities for their advanced academic strengths. FCPS is committed to strategically supporting our 2E students, including through Universal Design for Learning strategies. We are continuing to work on ways to improve supports and provide unique programming for each and every one of our students; it matters.
As part of our ongoing collaborative effort to raise awareness about opioids, fentanyl, and other drugs, we will be hosting a Community Conversation focused on addressing the opioid crisis within Northern Virginia and FCPS. This event is taking place on Monday, March 18, from 6:30-8 p.m. at Lake Braddock Secondary School. This event is open to all community members and will provide valuable knowledge about the dangers of fentanyl and other drugs, as well as the support services available for those who need help. Fentanyl and opioids are a community-wide problem, which means we need community-wide solutions and awareness. I encourage you to register (https://www.k12insight.com/Lets-Talk/FormBuilder/#/Dialogue?k=WY3D4G1LT@DY4F9R9LT) or learn more (https://www.fcps.edu/opioid/January10). I look forward to seeing you there.
During the Superintendent Matters segment of Thursday's School Board meeting, I recapped the groups and activities I was recently able to attend -- special kudos to our amazing high school basketball teams! Our Centreville girls and South Lakes and Hayfield boys played great games recently!
Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Noel Klimenko also presented the new K-6 Language Arts Core Curriculum resource, which was approved by the School Board and will be implemented in all of our K-6 classrooms at the start of school year 2024-25. I'm thrilled for what this means for our students and Team FCPS! The new curriculum is grounded in evidence-based literacy instruction (EBLI), also known as the science of reading. This teaching approach focuses on word reading (phonics and spelling) and language comprehension (background knowledge and vocabulary). Thank you to all who helped select this resource, including the community members who participated in the public review process and the teachers, school-based administrators, and community members who comprised the Instructional Resource Review Committee.
Research into early literacy and the development of our Equitable Access to Literacy Plan (https://www.fcps.edu/academics/equitable-access-literacy-plan) has shifted FCPS' language arts instruction towards EBLI in recent years, but this shift has been inconsistent across our division, and our K-6 literacy teachers don't all have access to the same resources. With this new curriculum, FCPS will provide all students across FCPS with equitable access to grade level instruction in foundational literacy skills and provide all our literacy teachers with the resources they need to teach these skills effectively.
As FCPS' division-wide set of literacy instructional materials and resources, this new curriculum means that our literacy teachers will no longer have to devote time and energy to self-directed planning and pacing guides. Instead, they'll have more room to focus on the students in front of them, while still having the flexibility to adapt their classroom instruction to individual students and teaching styles. We're dedicated to providing robust and ongoing professional development (starting this summer) so that Team FCPS is empowered to implement this new resource with fidelity and integrity at the start of school year 2024-25. I understand that this is a substantial shift -- it's our first core curriculum for Language Arts in more than 20 years! -- and I deeply appreciate the work of our literacy teachers in collectively moving our division forward into alignment. This necessary change will provide each and every one of our K-6 students the opportunity to benefit from what reading research has shown about long-term literacy success and its impact on academic success and social-emotional development.
During the Academic Matters segment, I presented information on literacy development for our multilingual learners. At FCPS, about one in five of our students are eligible for English language services and 89% of our teachers work with multilingual learners.
The new K-6 Language Arts Core Curriculum resource contains the explicit instruction and interactive practices that will support the development of all of our students, including our multilingual learners. To meet the needs of our students, we need to meet the needs of our teachers. One such strategy is through Project GLAD (Guided Language Acquisition Design).
GLAD is a resource to support educators who are new to teaching multilingual students, regardless of the subject they teach. In the coming months, we will continue to roll out this professional development across our division.
Friday morning, I met with Madison High School staff and students to learn more about their perspectives on instructional and grading practices. Thank you to everyone who participated and shared their multi-year journey. I appreciated the thoughtfulness of the discussion, especially the guiding questions which drove their pursuit of innovation in grading and instruction practices, as well as the reflection on how these practices have changed teaching and learning experiences for teachers as well as students.
Friday evening was International Heritage Festival Night for Weyanoke Elementary School at Holmes Middle School. I often say that at FCPS, one of our greatest strengths is our wonderful diversity. International Heritage Festival Night is an opportunity to celebrate our unique qualities that each and every student brings to our community, whether it be through cuisine, performances, or traditional clothing.
Joining Principal Felicia Usher and Chief of Schools Geovanny Ponce for the joyful event was a highlight of my evening. The gym was crowded with family members as we shared the spirited fun of so many students whose pride and energy was on full display. Learning happens best in community and ourcommunity is thriving.
Later Friday evening, I also stopped by the reception for the Northern Virginia Science Center Foundation's Launch the Future initiative. Launch the Future's goal is to develop and build the new Northern Virginia Science Center, which will be a community-centered, world-class interactive science center in Dulles, designed to increase visitors' understanding of and appreciation for all things science. The center's groundbreaking is projected to take place later this year -- I'm excited for the STEAM spark this will bring to our community and especially to our young learners!
Saturday was an exciting day for FCPS basketball. I took the opportunity to travel to Richmond and cheer on our South Lakes HS Seahawks Boys basketball team as they won the state championship. They played a great game and our cheer squad were spirited as they led a large student section in cheering on our Seahawks.
Many SLHS families and alumni also traveled to celebrate the state championship. I am proud of all involved and continue to be impressed with the discipline and dedication our student athletes and coaches, as well as administrative and support staff share in achieving excellence; it matters.
Following International Women's Day, I had a timely opportunity on Saturday evening to speak at a Women Empowerment Foundation (WEF) event. Over the last six years, WEF has provided domestic violence support for dozens of women in our community. Their work is vital in helping women create better lives for themselves and their families as they gain the strength to start over. We are so grateful for each of the volunteers that contribute so much of themselves to lift others up in their time of need; it matters.
WEF also holds seminars and workshops, with the belief that education is empowerment. We hold that same belief at FCPS; the skills and knowledge we share with our students empower them to thrive in a future yet to be imagined and jobs that don't even exist yet; together all things are possible. A big shout out to School Board member Seema Dixit who founded this group and is making such a difference for so many. Also thanks to those attending, including our Grammy Award winner Annie Ray and several of our school board members, staff and students. It was an inspiring evening.
On Sunday afternoon, I attended the 2024 awards banquet for the Northern Virginia Football Hall of Fame. Among the inductees were Madison High School coach David Hall and South County alum Oren Burks, who is a linebacker for the San Francisco 49ers! Many other Team FCPS members received awards for 2023 High School Players of the Year, High School Coaches of the Year, and High-School Scholarship Winners. Go Team FCPS!!
Congratulations to the FCPS students who placed at the recent Real Food for Kids Culinary Challenge! In second place was South Lakes High School's hearty and warming recipe for Beet Arepas with Black Bean Puree and Revuelta Criolla, below. I can attest that they were very tasty ;>)
In late breaking news from Chris Adams, Technology & Engineering Education Teacher at Franklin Middle School - "On Saturday March 2nd the Franklin MS Robotics Team competed in Virginia Middle School VEX IQ State Championships held in Doswell, Virginia. Team co-drivers, Hayden Tsuji, Kaichen Liu and their robot named 'Ben's Brows' competed against 18 other VEX IQ Middle School teams from across the Commonwealth of Virginia. Ben's Brows, Kaichen and Hayden earned a spot in the Finals and after an exciting day of Qualifying Matches. Overall they finished 4th place in the Virginia Middle School VEX IQ State Championships, missing 3rd place by a single point. Kaichen Liu and Hayden Tsuji finished the Virginia Middle School VEX IQ Season overall in the top one-third of VEX IQ Middle School teams in Virginia. Congratulations to Falcon Robotics Team 7308A, Hayden Tsuji and Kaichen Liu, for an exciting robotics competition season!" Well done Franklin MS Robotics Team members!!
What a great week we have ahead, one of my favorites because of course it includes a significant mathematics holiday. Pi Day (which was 3/14) will be celebrated across the division. Pi is the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter and is a constant number, meaning that for all circles of any size, Pi will be the same. It is such a comfort that some things in this amazing and oft changing world stay the same regardless of size ;>)
Take good care and enjoy the abundantly joyful moments in front of us each and every day, these are our very best days...
Michelle Reid, Ed.D., Superintendent, Fairfax County Public Schools
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FCPS Students Named 2024 Student Peace Award Recipients
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, March 12 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news on March 11, 2024:Students from 26 Fairfax County public schools have been named recipients of the 2024 Student Peace Awards of Fairfax County, designed to recognize young people who work as peacemakers.
The Student Peace Awards of Fairfax County began in 2006 as a way to encourage people to think more about peace as both a means and an end, and to recognize young people who work as peacemakers. Every year, the high schools in Fairfax County are asked to select one junior or senior, or a group of students, ... Show Full Article FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, March 12 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news on March 11, 2024: Students from 26 Fairfax County public schools have been named recipients of the 2024 Student Peace Awards of Fairfax County, designed to recognize young people who work as peacemakers. The Student Peace Awards of Fairfax County began in 2006 as a way to encourage people to think more about peace as both a means and an end, and to recognize young people who work as peacemakers. Every year, the high schools in Fairfax County are asked to select one junior or senior, or a group of students,whose work has promoted peace. The project is organized by volunteers and funded by donations from 17 secular and religious sponsoring organizations.
The 2024 recipients are:
Husna Basiri, Annandale High School. Husna Basiri volunteers as a Dari interpreter when students meet with their counselors. She created gatherings and later a formal club, Dunya, which helps students navigate the school system, organizes field trips and college visits, and advocates for the needs of refugees with local media stations.
She also advocated for and secured a space for Muslim students to hold Friday prayers and has helped establish a prayer and meditation room within the school which is open to students of all religions. As co-president of Student Equity Ambassador Leader, she established a Mental Health Committee within the organization.
Level the Field, Centreville High School. Level the Field empowers underserved students with encouragement, tutoring, and mentoring by peers and older students. Level the Field has made contacts in Iraq, Canada, and Mexico. Through the organization's Better Together Mentorship program, Level the Field matches middle and high school youth to college students to talk about challenges with schoolwork, stresses in relationships, or self-esteem.
Level the Field's Reach for the Stars program is a free tutoring program targeted toward low-income elementary school students who want to explore their interests in English, computer science or math. Taken together, these programs help students overcome psychological and socioeconomic obstacles that hurt their academic success and their life chances.
Ria Jakhete, Chantilly High School. As president of Chantilly High School's Outlook Club, Ria Jakhete has been able to spread the word about the importance of animal welfare and adopting animals from local animal shelters, as well as raising money for the Fairfax County Animal Shelter. As president of the Outlook Club, Ria has organized bi-weekly discussions after school. She also organized a joint meeting with the Vegan Club to talk about sustainable living and how our choices affect the animals around us.
Outlook Club's bake sale offered animal-themed baked goods and donated the proceeds to the Animal Shelter. Ria says, "I think it's important to inspire others and raise awareness of how we can live in harmony with the natural world around us."
Edison Minds Matter, Edison High School. Edison Minds Matter (EMM) is a student organization that encourages open conversations about mental health, destigmatizes discussions about well-being among peers, and strives to unite the Edison High School community through mental health advocacy. The group promotes mental wellness by inspiring students to adopt simple, positive coping mechanisms, such as getting enough sleep, practicing meditation, embracing words of affirmation, and tapping into the power of play.
EMM also spearheaded the first school-wide suicide prevention campaign resulting in numerous student organizations wearing the yellow ribbons for suicide awareness across campus. The aim was to remind students that they're not alone and that resources are available to help them thrive.
Tranh Dinh, Fairfax High School. Tranh Dinh organized Mind Matters Fairfax, a student-led school club devoted to reducing the stigma of mental health, improving mental health awareness, and promoting positive mental health practices. Following a classmate's tragic overdose death, Tranh collaborated with school counselors and social workers to revitalize her school's Wellness Week by growing the program into Fun Fridays, as well as adding regular self-care and art-based activities throughout the year.
This year, Tranh wrote a proposal to the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Service Board for their Youth-Led Anti-Stigma Mini-Grant that resulted in a $1,000 award to buy educational materials and organize events in local elementary and middle schools to promote good mental health practices. Tranh also is active in mental health advocacy. Last August, she visited Capitol Hill and briefed a staff member of Rep. Gerry Connally's office about Mind Matters. They discussed what it would take to extend mental health education to elementary and middle school grades.
Hlena Hailemariam, Falls Church High School. Hlena serves as a FCPS Student Equity Ambassador Leader. Along with other student committee members, Hlena met with Fairfax County School Board members in support of policy changes to promote equity and cultural diversity, with the result that the Board passed the Fairfax County Public School Equity Policy. She founded the Falls Church Student Equity Coalition, bringing students together to seek justice and equity.
She is also a member of the Black Student Union, and this year she established a new school club, the East African Association, which raises funds for East African countries and has hosted a heritage night and has plans for a winter formal. In addition, she is on the Teen Advisory Board and established a Youth Mentoring project at Fairfax County libraries, worked on a project to enable an exchange of used clothing, and worked on another to provide free tutoring.
Ajanae Massenburg, Hayfield Secondary School. Ajanae Massenburg participated in many service projects while living in Brazil and has continued her work to help others and to defend minority groups since enrolling at Hayfield Secondary School a year ago. She has participated here in a variety of community service events such as packing bags of non-perishable items for the underserved communities in Alexandria and serving at a luncheon for senior citizens.
She is a member of Hayfield's chapter of Minds Matter, a national program which works to empower young people from diverse backgrounds to achieve mental wellbeing and healthy coping skills. She was selected to be the Service Coordinator to represent the Gender Sexuality Club. She was also selected to be a Diversity and Inclusion Representative, and she worked with other students to speak up for the underrepresented students in her school and to make all students feel welcome and at home.
Susy Reyes, Herndon High School. Susy Reyes is recognized for her leadership in reducing small-scale conflicts among her peers as one step towards creating a more peaceful world. She juggles school and three jobs as an IT intern at the Smithsonian Institute, as a barista at Starbucks and assisting on her family's farm.
Her tenacity, acceptance of responsibility and willingness to work hard contribute to making her a student leader. Other students have reported how she is able to diffuse contentious situations with ease and aplomb. Susy has also provided informal mentoring and encouragement to younger students.
Dalya Paka, Justice High School. Dalya Paka and her classmate Wehbe created the Student Council at Justice High School, which serves as a forum for students to express opinions, concerns, and suggestions to the school administration. Dalya is also a member of SEALS (Student Equity Ambassador Leaders). which provides student input at School Board meetings.
As a class representative, Dalya also serves the students at Justice High School as a class representative to forward feedback from students to the Student Government Association. She says, "Peace isn't about sitting on the sideline. It is about getting involved and spreading joy."
Mackenzie Craig, Lake Braddock Secondary School, Mackenzie works with special needs students through a Peer Helping class. Class projects have included working together on crafts and practicing tasks that may be needed for job placement, such as folding napkins over silverware. She also serves as a peer coach to facilitate participation in basketball. Mackenzie's suggestion of calling the basketball games "Shoot for Inclusion" was voted by her classmates as the best motivational slogan for this year's games.
This slogan was printed on T-shirts given to team members and sold to other students to fund a game day banner that the team will break through as they enter the basketball court and for other expenses to fund the Peer Helping program. In addition, Mackenzie reorganized the "Swim for Diabetes" fundraiser at her pool, resulting in donations increasing from $2,000 to $9,000 a year.
Lina Liakakos, Langley High School. In her sophomore year at Langley, Lina raised 400 dollars to purchase socks and underwear for the homeless shelter. That successful project inspired Lina to found "Delivering Hope," a service club at Langley High School devoted to serving the community by helping those less fortunate within the Northern Virginia area. Most of the club's work to date has been focused on service projects with homeless shelters, clothing centers, and clothing drives for those in need.
Last year, students in the club helped prepare and serve a pre-Thanksgiving meal for 45 clients of the shelter. In November, they volunteered at Luckett's Community Closet, a resource providing free clothes for people in need. In a year and a half, the club has grown to include more than 80 members.
Daniel Gonzales, Lewis High School. Daniel Gonzales organized a school-wide walk out at his high school mourning those killed in Uvalde and calling for gun safety legislation. After discussions with classmates, Daniel met with teachers and administrators at his high school to help them design a walk-out to help educate others on the seriousness of gun violence and possible solutions.
Daniel was pleased that the walk out succeeded in raising awareness of gun violence and the constructive actions students can take to achieve greater gun safety. Vice President Kamala Harris recognized Daniel's work when she gave a speech at Lewis High School. Said Daniel, "This walkout showed me that I have a voice, and I can choose to use it throughout my life to bring about change."
Sophie Massoudi, Madison High School. After seeing news programs about the war in Ukraine and its devastating effects on the residents, Sophie Massoudi and her sister made 850 bracelets with letters spelling out PEACE and raised $6,500, which she donated to the US-Ukraine Foundation, a non-profit organization which provides humanitarian and economic aid, including emergency medical equipment, to Ukraine.
In addition to her bracelet project, Sophie started a Help the Homeless Club at Madison High School, which collects food and clothing and assembles care packages which they deliver to the Embry Rucker Shelter in Reston.
Aymar Ahmed, Marshall High School. As a volunteer teacher, Aymar Ahmed has made a difference in the lives of young children who live in the Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh. These children had been uprooted from their homes in Myanmar and had fled to the camp. Aymar set up an improvised classroom to teach them basic English and math.
He served food to the children, some of whom took the food back to their families. He also helped with flu shots by explaining what the shot was for. His goal was to establish a secure and supportive learning atmosphere where students could develop both intellectually and emotionally.
Kaiya Amani Williams, McLean High School. As a sophomore, Kaiya was actively involved with other students in the formation of the Black Student Union at McLean High School. Now, as a senior, Kaiya is the President of the BSU, a leadership position which demands a significant commitment of time and energy. In late October, immediately following the outbreak of hostilities in the Middle East, the BSU decided to join in a peaceful walk-out in solidarity with the Muslim Student Association.
Led by Kaiya, the BSU felt that participation in this walk-out would help to ease possible tensions at McLean High School through a tangible commitment to peaceful, non-violent resolution of disagreements and potential conflict around a divisive issue. Under her leadership, student membership in the BSU has increased, with increasing participation and support of the faculty and school administration. The BSU also maintains contacts with similar groups at other schools in Fairfax County.
Phillip Ha, Mount Vernon High School. Phillip Ha grew up in a non-English speaking Vietnamese household. As the primary English language learner, he became the household interpreter. In middle school, he served as translator for a set of Vietnamese twins, newly arrived in the United States. These experiences gave Phillip the satisfaction of helping others through building connections and set him on the path of studying foreign languages to bridge gaps and foster empathy.
As the current president of both Mount Vernon High School's Asian, Pacific Islander, American Club (APIA Club) and German Club (MVGC), Phillip Ha works for peace through his combined understanding of the transformative power of shared language and his desire to build respectful connections.
Mountain View Mirror, school newspaper, Mountain View High School. The Mountain View Mirror is the school online newspaper. In ten years, it has published nearly 3000 articles. The paper's moto is, "Real People, Real Stories, Real Life." Articles cover a wide range of topics including immigration, teen parenting, mental health, and community gardening. Through the Global Classroom Project, Mountain View students have partnered with students in Vienna, Austria, exchanging ideas on education as a human right, water resources, social justice issues and migration policy amid extreme inequality.
Teacher Michael Hardy says The Mountain View Mirror gives students opportunities to grow not just in knowledge but in confidence, collaboration and consensus building. "This unique platform builds peace because it builds justice advocacy through the power of dialogue-based learning while maintaining authenticity in student voices and global audiences."
Jason Saenz-Hernandez, Quander Road School. Jason was selected for the Quander Road Student Council because of his skills in preventing small disagreements from escalating into physical altercations. He says he works to comfort unhappy or argumentative students and encourages them to cool down. Jason also seeks to provide a friendly presence when he volunteers to serve as a cashier in the student-run cafe, a space where students can eat and relax.
Bilingual in English and Spanish, Jason assists as a tutor in algebra and geometry. He also assists Spanish-speaking students who are struggling in their English courses. According to Dr. George Deneault, one of his high school teachers. "He is level-headed, and he is particularly effective in working with his classmates because he is a well-liked peer who is respected and trusted by the other students."
Samantha Katz, Robinson Secondary School. Last summer, Samantha Katz visited the West Bank and Israel to study life and culture in the region as part of a program sponsored by an international youth group. On her return to the U.S., she resolved to study and work on the issues and founded a Jewish Student Union at Robinson. She has written about the spread of media propaganda around the world and how it has heightened Islamophobia and antisemitism on many levels due to harmful content being reposted out of context.
She has witnessed this in her own school community where racism, hateful speech, loaded comments and even nazi symbols have sprung up recently. She is acutely aware that the spreading of hate does not lead to better understanding. She believes that serious discussions and education surrounding the contentious issues will help to bring more peace, understanding and inclusion at Robinson.
Eden Aklog, South County High School. Eden is an ambassador to the New Hope Rehabilitation and Healing Center, which works to reduce the rapidly growing epidemic of substance abuse and related deaths among youth. Eden helped raise funds for the Center through local car washes, bake sales, and an auction at the Ethiopian Embassy which raised approximately five thousand dollars. Eden also serves as co-president of the Pathways to Progress Club, which works to interest more minority and underrepresented students in STEM related programs.
She is also a member of South County's International Club, whose goal is to celebrate and spread diversity. The Club hosts an international night which promotes dancing, food, and fashion from all over the world. Eden is also the Social Media Manager for the Ethiopian-Eritrean Association - an organization that welcomes and supports the many Ethiopian students at South County High School.
Virginia Banton, South Lakes High School. Virginia Banton is the president of the South Lakes Best Buddies Club, which is dedicated to supporting the needs of students with intellectual and developmental challenges. Participating students are paired with volunteers to socialize and to work on projects together.
As president, Virginia has worked to foster supportive relationships for students to thrive and learn together, and to eliminate the bullying that often confronts this community. Virginia feels that the existence and visibility of the Best Buddies Club help the general student population be more open, and possibly even friendlier.
Namaste, Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology. Every year, TJ's Namaste Club sponsors and organizes International Night or iNite, a large multi-cultural show, one of the largest events of the school year that involves anywhere from 500 to 700 students. Each of the 20 acts represents the various school culture clubs, giving each group the opportunity to display the music, dance, and other traditions from their culture. Besides being a major bonding and morale-boosting event for the students and community, ticket sales raise money for an international charity.
For each of the past four years, Namaste has donated $4,000-5,000 from the iNite ticket sales to charities such as Action Aid, International Rescue Committee, and other global peace and justice-promoting non-profits. Practicing the spirit of "namaste," iNite is a unifying show that bring together students, teachers, staff, and families into one inclusive community.
Eli Kopp, West Potomac High School. Eli is a founding member and current president of the Jewish American Club (JAC) at West Potomac. When antisemitic graffiti marred West Potomac's 2023 graduation ceremony, he vowed to make every effort to bring peace to the school through cross-cultural contact and education. A goal of the Club is to involve students who do not know about Jewish people and help them to learn about their culture and customs. Eli is also a student-to-student ambassador with the Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington, whose goal is to counter bigotry and stereotypes by providing personal contacts and descriptions of life as a Jew.
Eli has also participated in the L'Taken Social Justice Seminar, a program in which students discuss issues such as reproductive choices, LGBTQ rights, climate change, and health care, and he spoke to his representatives on Capitol Hill, advocating for laws to end gun violence.
Roeen Zahid, West Springfield High School. Roeen is President of the West Springfield HS Spartans for War Victims, which was established by his older sisters, who also received the Student Peace Award. The group is dedicated to humanitarian and advocacy efforts that aim to protect human rights and alleviate the suffering of civilians living in war zones around the world.
Under his leadership this year, SWV has organized a winter clothing and blanket drive for the numerous groups caught in the middle of armed conflict in Ethiopia and refugees displaced by the war in Syria. The club has also expanded its awareness and advocacy efforts, including awareness meetings and advocacy campaigns. Roeen has also personally helped assist several Afghan refugee families as they resettled in the U.S. following the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan.
Westfield Student Ambassadors, Westfield High School. The Westfield Student Ambassador Program provides avenues for peace and friendship among a diverse population who might otherwise find it difficult to connect and feel included. Their efforts have been effective helping new students, often immigrants, integrate into the school community. Ambassadors meet and escort new students to their classes, give them tours of the building and include them in the Westfield community.
They also participate in school-wide events including Freshman Boot Camp, New Student Touch Base, Curriculum Night and Bulldog BBQ. Many ambassadors were new immigrants not long ago, which provides them with an authenticity in helping with cultural transitions. They are role models and school leaders who encourage a safe space for all voices to be heard, treat others with openness and respect, and facilitate connections between different groups.
National Art Honor Society, Woodson High School. Woodson's National Art Honor Society promotes peace through art-based projects, such as designing a coloring book that will be delivered to patients at an addiction-treatment facility. Another activity was creating Christmas tree ornaments that were given to a residential facility for senior citizens. The club participates in the Memory Project, which works at "connecting youth around the world through art to help build cultural understanding and international kindness."
High school students create portraits of children in another part of the world, based on pictures they are given of the students. This year, Woodson's NAHS members made more than 20 portraits of children in the country of Colombia, using whichever medium they preferred. The portraits were then sent to Colombia as gifts to the children. In the spring, they plan to use their artistic skills and passion to create a large mural in one of the hallways in the school. The club also plans to sponsor an art show where local artists can display their creations.
More information about the Student Peace Awards is available online (https://fairfax.studentpeaceawards.org/student-profiles/).
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Original text here: https://www.fcps.edu/news/fcps-students-named-2024-student-peace-award-recipients
Cincinnati Public Schools Invites Experienced and Skilled Teachers to 'Refresh Your Career'
CINCINNATI, Ohio, March 12 -- Cincinnati Public Schools issued the following news on March 11, 2024:Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) invites credentialed educators looking for a fresh start in a new district, school or classroom to join CPS for a roundtable conversation to learn about the District's curriculum and culture. CPS recognizes up to ten years of teaching experience for salary steps, a variety of district and school placements, extensive professional development opportunities, full and part-time opportunities and a competitive benefits package.
View the flyer (https://www.cps-k12.org/cms/lib/OH50010870/Centricity/Domain/4/7683_6-B1_Refresh%20Your%20Career%20Flyer.pdf)
Interested ... Show Full Article CINCINNATI, Ohio, March 12 -- Cincinnati Public Schools issued the following news on March 11, 2024: Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) invites credentialed educators looking for a fresh start in a new district, school or classroom to join CPS for a roundtable conversation to learn about the District's curriculum and culture. CPS recognizes up to ten years of teaching experience for salary steps, a variety of district and school placements, extensive professional development opportunities, full and part-time opportunities and a competitive benefits package. View the flyer (https://www.cps-k12.org/cms/lib/OH50010870/Centricity/Domain/4/7683_6-B1_Refresh%20Your%20Career%20Flyer.pdf) Interestedparticipants can learn more about roundtable opportunities and register here (https://www.cps-k12.org/site/default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&ModuleInstanceID=3150&ViewID=6446EE88-D30C-497E-9316-3F8874B3E108&RenderLoc=0&FlexDataID=7454&PageID=1).
* Thursday, March 14, 2024 - Math and Science, 4- 6 p.m.
* Wednesday, March 20, 2024 - Intervention Specialists, ESL High School Teachers. 4- 6 p.m.
* Tuesday, April 23, 2024 - Intervention Specialists, ESL High School Teachers, 4- 6 p.m.
* Thursday, April 25, 2024 - Math and Science, 4- 6 p.m.
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