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Good vibes all around! These teachers at St. Agatha Catholic school made a music video to Jackson 5’s I Want You Back with a lighthearted COVID twist. Check it out! It’s sure to make you smile. ... https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/st-agatha-welcomes-back-st/

ATTENTION EDUCATORS! #SXSWEDU is right around the corner, and YOU can help decide the thought leaders we get to hear from by being a #PanelPicker. Check out these panels featuring XQ schools: ... 1 CULTIVATING EDUCATIONAL JUSTICE IN AN UNJUST WORLD 2 STAYING CONNECTED TO YOUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY 3 REVITALIZING COMMUNITY WITH PBL 4 WHAT DOES A SUPER SCHOOL LOOK LIKE IN PRACTICE? 5 USING COVID-19 AS A TEACHABLE MOMENT 6 FROM CA TO TN: DIGITAL COLLABORATION = EMPATHY Be sure to VOTE for your favorites: https://panelpicker.sxsw.com/

Everyday Hero Alert!! Meet Cavanaugh, a seven-year-old boy who was bullied and inspired to help kids by starting his own food pantry. Check out this awesome dude!... #EverydayHero https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/bullied-boy-fundraises-cov/

Researchers found that rising temperatures are linked to lower test scores. But only for Black and Latinx students. This is the latest evidence that impact of climate change is disproportionately affecting people of color. ... https://www.nytimes.com//heat-minority-school-performance.

For English-language learners, distance learning poses an extra barrier: language. This puts over a million California students at risk of falling behind. However, teachers are pulling through for their students. ... https://edsource.org//schools-must-work-harder-to-c/641070

Eric Hale says he understands his students’ unique challenges and trauma during the pandemic. He knows because he’s been there. Check out the interview with this Texas Teacher of the Year. ... https://www.today.com//eric-hale-first-black-man-win-texas

The 19th Amendment was ratified 100 years ago, establishing women’s right to vote. The fight for equal voting rights wasn’t easy and it isn’t over. Here are 19 ways to teach the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment. ... https://www.nytimes.com//19-ways-to-teach-the-100th-annive

We hope this election has taught your students the value of civic engagement. Here's how to keep them engaged. #2020Election https://xqsuperschool.org//5-post-election-resources-to-k/

The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) measures 12th graders’ reading and math skills using three categories: advanced, proficient, and basic. Students who do not score high enough to demonstrate even basic knowledge in a subject area are categorized as below basic. We can and must do better.

It’s no secret that science, technology, engineering, the arts, and math push society forward. That’s why we’re celebrating National STEAM Day on November 8th. Learn more about this integral approach to education. ... https://xqsuperschool.org/blog/what-is-steam-education/

It is more important than ever for young people to participate in this historic election. iCivics has fun and educational resources great for distance learning environments, at home with families, and among student peer groups. The election is right around the corner let’s get started! ... https://xqsuperschool.org//importance-of-civics-education/

It's time to suit up! We've created #BuildACampaign, a step-by-step guide, to help the entire family get involved in this election. Tap the link to get started: https://www.buildacampaign.org/

Colleges are putting test scores on the back burner amid the pandemic. If you know a student applying to college this year, check this out. https://www.wsj.com//college-admissions-in-a-covid-year-sa