Should you give your kid an Apple watch? Great evaluation from @protecteyes. In brief: generally good but kid can watch videos and reach the web, so not good for elementary school. Gabb watch is better for first watch/phone.
protectyoungeyes.com/your-co…
#Cfield earns lead-free designation!🚰After a multi-year inventory, Chesterfield Utilities has confirmed there's no lead in any part of our distribution system. This milestone ensures safer water and future cost savings for residents. Learn more here ➡️ chesterfield.gov/CivicAlerts…
ALT Aerial view of a water treatment plant with the text overlay "Chesterfield County Earns Lead-Free Designation!" framed by blue borders.
Teachers and other employees consistently go above and beyond to connect with students, build stronger relationships, provide engaging learning opportunities and help families.
You can help recognize their work by nominating #oneCCPS Game Changers at bit.ly/CCPSGameChanger.
If you work as a:
🧑🏫 Teacher
🧑🚒 First responder
🧑⚖️ Government employee
You can qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness!
Use @FAFSA's #PSLF Help Tool to apply: studentaid.gov/pslf
ALT To qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), you must:
- Be employed by a U.S. federal, state, local, or tribal government or nonprofit organization (federal service includes U.S. military service)
- Work full-time for that agency or organization
- Have federal Direct Loans (or consolidate other federal student loans into a Direct Loan)
- Repay your loans under an income-driven repayment plan
- Make 120 qualifying payments.
Amazing Lesson Design Outline - Miguel Guhlin, this is a helpful resource based on research-based classroom strategies packed with lots of useful links. Great for anyone looking for something new in their teaching practice or those just starting out.
docs.google.com/document/d/1…
As part of the continued effort to maximize learning opportunities and reduce distractions during instruction for our nearly 50,000 students, Henrico Schools is enhancing its practices related to student cell phone use.
More: henricoschools.us/article/17…
You can do everything the right way with the right effort and right attitude, and things still aren’t guaranteed to go the way you want them to.
Still, to choose to show up and do things the right way with the right effort and the right attitude.
Be about the standard.
As Virginia prepares for Tropical Storm Debby, I declared a state of emergency to mobilize resources and equipment needed for response efforts. I urge all Virginians to stay informed and alert as this storm moves up the east coast. governor.virginia.gov/newsro…
...just a few more from our welcoming walk up to New Educator Orientation! The energy shared this morning is exactly the stuff that makes @ccpsinfo a great place to work, learn, lead, and Sheppard the next generation. #oneccps@missydhill
Hot take:
Reduced Class Size: Effect Size=0.17 or less than 1/2 year's learning growth
Why so low?
Bc we'll tend to teach 16 like we taught 32.
We should talk about changing the quality of our teaching in the room as much as we talk about changing the quantity of the learners.
☀🎒It’s summer break now, but back-to-school preparations are underway. You can find all the necessary information for the 2024-25 school year, including school-specific supply lists at oneccps.org. #oneCCPS
VDOE is committed to protecting the mental health of our students. This includes making Virginia classrooms a healthier, more focused environment where every child is free to learn.
Learn more: ow.ly/vXzW50SJai1
South Carolina schools will go phone free, throughout the day!
Red states, blue states.... everyone wants kids to pay attention to their teachers and to other students. Most people see that phones interfere with education and social connection.
foxcarolina.com/2024/07/11/c…
Schools may be out, but school maintenance workers are diligently working over the summer to make sure buildings & facilities are ready for the new school year.
Even though we may not see your great work until we return in the fall, we see & appreciate you!
#ThankYouThursday
Chesterfield County Public Schools offers a robust array of adult education classes, and registration for fall opens at 9 a.m. July 15.
▪️ To learn more about fall classes, visit oneccps.org/page/adult-conti….
More fantastic news: Virginia schools will go phone free. Well done Gov. Youngkin. Red, blue, and purple states are doing it. Politicians in both parties are parents, they see what is happening.
We’re establishing cell phone-free education in schools benefiting students, parents and educators across Virginia. This essential action will promote a healthier educational environment where every child is free to learn. governor.virginia.gov/newsro…