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The San Mateo County Office of Education passed a resolution on February 17 recognizing March as National Women's History Month. Read here.
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For Educators and Families
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Teach Students about Women in History
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Share this brief video by PBS Kids about how March became National Women's History Month. Watch here. For additional resources from PBS, read more here.
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A quick summary of the achievement of women in history and the ongoing struggle for equal rights. Created by the United Nations (UN) Women, a global champion for women and girls campaign. Watch here.
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Hosted by the Library of Congress, the Women's History Month website provides resources to teachers for incorporating the stories, struggles, and important events of women in history. Read more here.
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Support Young Writers
Do you know a budding writer? Encourage your young writer to submit a short story to a writing contest and/or attend a panel discussion with featured published authors. To read more about the Short Story Contest, click here. Register for the Young Adult Novelist Convention on Saturday March 20th at 11am or March 20th at 1pm.
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Girlhood (It's Complicated)
A website exhibition featuring the many facets of being a girl in the past and in today's society.
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Girlhood (It's Complicated)
commemorates the anniversary of woman suffrage by exploring the concept of girlhood in the United States, how girls changed history in five areas (politics, education, work, health, and fashion), and how girls today, like suffragists, used their voices to make a difference. Read more here.
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Combine Literacy, Making, and Social-Emotional Skills with Reading Comprehension
Literacy in the making - where hearts, minds, and hands meet.
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When students are engaged in a story, they are motivated to understand what is happening. We choose theme-based stories for our Literacy in the Making activities that will not only spark student interest but also provide a platform for students to engage deeply with the ideas in the text.
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COVID-19 Vaccination Updates
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Get the latest information about COVID-19 vaccinations from the San Mateo County Health. Sign up for the County’s notification tool to receive notification when the State makes you eligible and information about how you may get an appointment.
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Creativity and Mindfulness Corner
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Connect Arts and Equity in Education
Explore how equity has shown up in arts education in the times of distance learning.
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Join San Mateo County Office of Education's Arts and Restorative Learning Coordinator, Michelle Holdt, and colleagues to connect and make connections between arts making and equity in education. Please have paper, scissors, a glue stick and some markers/pens ready for the first meeting, so we can make art while we talk and discuss how equity has shown up in our arts education work in the times of distance learning. These groups are drop-in and will be hands-on and interactive. Meetings are open to all teachers.
Mondays - March 15, April 12, May 17 from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Zoom link:
https://smcoe.zoom.us/j/8225416326
Password:engage
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Professional Development Opportunities
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English Learner Roadmap Professional Development for Teachers and Administrators
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The English Learner Roadmap teacher workshop series, to be held from January to April 2021, will focus on classroom practices, teaching and learning, and specific instructional strategies aligned with the California English Learner Roadmap. Learn more and register here.
The English Learner Roadmap for Administrators strand includes five modules to be held from February to May 2021. The modules provide a solid and comprehensive learning and support structure to prepare administrators to lead the implementation of research-based, assets-oriented programs and services for English Learners. Learn more and register here.
For a full list of all workshops available click here.
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First Annual San Mateo County Solutionary Fair
Spotlight student action in solving community dilemmas.
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The San Mateo County Solutionary Fair is a showcase of student solutions to local and global problems. It highlights K-12 student leaders who have identified inhumane, unsustainable systems and developed solutions that are healthy for people, animals, and the environment. An information session will be held on February 25, 2021, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Learn more here.
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We Are Here to Support You
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San Mateo County Office of Education Content-Specific Newsletters
Providing the County of San Mateo with resources, news, and the latest workshops.
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