I want to share a quote from journalist Roxane Gay: Eventually doctors will find a vaccine but black people will continue to wait for a cure for racism. The rest of the world yearns for a return to normal, normal is the very thing from which we yearn to be free.

Educators: Tell me about the progress your district is making in its commitment to antiracism for the coming school year. Are specific plans being made for real change? If not, what can you do right now to get things moving?

Did you miss our webinar on Tuesday? San Diego County Office of Education shared its Social-Emotional Learning Resources in the Trauma-Informed SEL section of the Hybrid Learning Playbook (k12playbook.ccee-ca.org). Click here for the archived video: vimeo.com/431966682

Implementing a distance learning model in the fall? The Distance Learning Playbook offers practical, easy-to-understand resources, tools, and tips for leadership teams to consider adopting! Check out the DL Playbook at k12playbook.ccee-ca.org! #CoLPlaybooks

CIF Statement Regarding 2020-21 Sports Calendar and Bylaw Modifications cifstate.org/covid-19/7.20.…

You begin to make #GoodTrouble in the classroom when you are so in tune with the students that you are troubled by the inequity and injustice that you are conditioned to accept as normal #HipHopEd #GoodTroubleEdu

"Students are not behind. They are just where they are. Meet them there." @sturgis_chris gettingsmart.com/2020/05/shinin… via Getting Smart

We agree! Congrats Derrick Lawson and thank you for the many roles you’ve held in the region. We appreciate your continued service as Region Treasurer!

DHSHS staff working from the school are getting into the Spirit! It’sPajama Day! #DHSATHOME #WatchUsSoar Palm Springs USD

There’s no doubt 2020 has been a difficult year. As we greet 2021, let’s unite behind the progress and promise of a healthy, safe, and bright future for students. I know Riverside County educators want the very best for the children and families we serve. Happy New Year! RivCo Office of Education

I am super excited to join my friends PSUSDsupt and Dr. Zandra Jo Galván 🩷 as well as our partners from ThoughtExchange for an awesome presentation at the @ACSA Superintendent's Symposium @HeidiBaker_Te Dennis L. Carpenter, Ed.D. Ryan Rinsky #edleaders

What communication strategies build trust during a crisis? Superintendent Jose Francisco Escobedo shares how he increased stakeholder engagement & participation at CVESD News in this 1 min clip. Listen to the full #LeadingForward podcast episode here: anchor.fm/leadingforward

Congratulations to the 2021 Region Administrators of the Year 🏆 - Watch for the full list of winners coming Feb 16 and mark your calendars for a virtual recognition celebration on May 24 🎉

Last post for DHSHSOfficial! #DesertHotSpringsHS working with Painted Hills Middle School getting ready for #KidWind! 🌟Next week we’ll showcase #PalmSpringsHS. #psusdproud

I hope you will join me for the 2021 Riverside County State of Education Address. Our students and schools benefit from your support. Thank you!

On Making It: What Today’s Kids Need for Tomorrow’s World gettingsmart.com/2021/02/stepha… via Getting Smart @Stephanie_Malia

PSUSD NEW SUPERINTENDENT youtu.be/ucn6NeuFGdY via YouTube

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