by cambria | Feb 28, 2022 | What is family engagement?, Resources for Educators, Resources for Families, Resources in Chinese for Families, Resources in English for Families, Resources in Haitian Creole for Families, Resources in Portuguese for Families, Resources in Spanish for Families, Resources in Vietnamese for families, What is family engagement?
For Black History Month, I’ve been reading about the impact that African American parents and self-advocates have had on both racial desegregation and disability rights. One mother I keep thinking about is Lucille Bridges, whose brave young daughter Ruby was... by cambria | Feb 25, 2022 | What is family engagement?, Family Engagement Frameworks, Resources for Educators, Resources in English for Families
Home visits are well established as a high-impact family engagement strategy. Research and direct experience confirm that visiting with families in their homes or another convenient and comfortable location they identify can be a powerful way to build relationships... by cambria | Feb 25, 2022 | Middle School, Resources for Educators, Resources for Families, Social Emotional Learning, Social Emotional Well Being, Social Justice Edu
In the summer of 2021, the United States withdrew all of our troops from Afghanistan, where we had been an occupying force for twenty years. While approximately half of Americans approved of this decision, half disapproved, with good reason: our abrupt exit... by cambria | Feb 24, 2022 | ELL, Resources for Educators, Social Emotional Learning, Social Justice Edu
In 2021, the United States suddenly withdrew our troops from Afghanistan after two decades of occupation. The abruptness of America’s departure destabilized the country’s political infrastructure, resulting in the displacement of hundreds of thousands of Afghan... by cambria | Feb 23, 2022 | In person, Remote and hybrid learning resources, Resources for Educators, Social Emotional Learning
Dear Educators: Many of you have newcomers from Afghanistan joining your schools and classes. MASFEC is compiling a list of resources that may be useful. The list is under construction; we will add to it as more information becomes available. Let us know if you have... by cambria | Jan 31, 2022 | Reading Tips, Resources for Educators, Resources in English for Families, Social Justice, Social Justice Edu
Adolescence is a time when many young people explore multiple aspects of their identity. Many start to view race and ethnicity through a deeper, more critical lens. Many also start to develop their political identity, cultivating a set of values and beliefs that will...