It truly was an honor to be recognized for all the hard work that goes into leading a school! 🔥💚🦅#SoaringtoNewHeights #AchievingExcellence #HomeoftheEagles #ProudPrincipal

A must read: Thousands of CPS students at magnet and test-in schools are searching for ways to get to class starting Monday after CPS said it can’t transport them. wbez.org/stories/chicag…

Cps releases IAR results, says that it saw the largest increase in proficiency since 2016. English Language Arts back to prepandemic levels. Math still lags behind.

Start your HS school search at the 10/1/23 Hidden Gems HS Fair. We'll be there! #HSHiddenGems chischoolgps.com/hiddengems/

Esmond Alumni continues to thrive. Let’s give it up for Ala Halbert The Critical Thinking Child Jeff Dase Dana Andre Butler CPS - Chicago Public Schools Dr. Jason Leahy Matthew J. O'Shea Denise M. Gamble Terrycita Perry

EVERY educator needs to listen to this and reflect upon what he is saying.

🌟🎉 Let's celebrate Esmond Elementary and Dr. A. R. T., as one of six Golden Apple finalists 🏆 They're not just leaders; they're inspirations to teachers everywhere. @Buildmathminds and friends. Let's show them some love and support for this incredible achievement! #🦅❤️🏆👏

Congratulations to our amazing school partner- Esmond Elementary and Dr. A. R. T. who is one of 6 Golden Apple Excellence in Leadership finalists. 👏Shout out to an extraordinary educator and a phenomenal leader who always includes #Parents in the equation! #LeadershipMatters

This was a spectacular event to witness. We honored educational unicorns like Dr. A. R. T. Principal of Esmond CPS - Chicago Public Schools this year's Golden Apple Award for Excellence in 🏆❤️Leadership finalists. If you didn't know well, you know now. Dr. Tucker is the GOAT!!! #teachgolden

Surprise!! Lisa Bucciarelli-Carlos of Plainfield Elementary School is a 2024 Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Leadership recipient! #LeadGolden #GoldenApple #GoldenAppleSurpriseVisits2024

Looking for smart ways to keep kids safe online this summer? So are we—alongside experts like MediaSmarts, The Critical Thinking Child, Loyce Pailen, Beverly Pell + others! 📅 June 3 | ⏰ 2:30 PM EST Join the convo: iKeepSafe X Chat — Tips for a Safer Digital Summer. #KeepSafeOnline

Join us for this timely topic!😀💻⏲️

Hi everyone! I’m Lemi-Ola Erinkitola, founder of a leading PreK-12 virtual tutoring company and author of several kid/parent-friendly books on cybersecurity literacy. I'm passionate about empowering parents with resources and excited to share some tips today. #KeepSafeOnline

Open communication is key! Encourage kids to share their online experiences without fear. Establish a safe space for discussions and remind them that it’s okay to report anything that feels off. #KeepSafeOnline

Steps to help kids stay safe and build strong digital habits: Create digital curfews. Monitor online interactions and set time limits. Update privacy settings. Agree on acceptable games. Have weekly digital check-ins Let’s support safe screen time at home!#KeepSafeOnline

With so many new tools emerging, staying updated on internet safety is crucial. The landscape is always changing with something new to learn. Reinforcing internet safety and digital citizenship with students is essential to help them navigate these changes safely. #KeepSafeOnline

Be clear about what counts as screen time —TVs, phones, tablets, and even built-in-car devices count. It can be challenging to set limits, but talking regularly about trust and tracking tech use can help keep things balanced over the summer! #KeepSafeOnline

The Achievery videos on spotting feeling clues from sounds, emojis, words, text, and pictures help kids learn to spot feelings and show kindness. Interactive tools like these can effectively engage students in online safety during summer. #KeepSafeOnline

Everyone has a bully story—whether being bullied, bullying, or witnessing it. I was bullied as a child and wrote 'Stanley the Snack Snatcher,' which shares strategies for kindness, critical thinking, and modeling empathy and kindness in everyday interactions! #KeepSafeOnline

More resources that support all age groups and multiple languages, like interactive apps on digital safety, age-appropriate storybooks, engaging videos, community workshops, educational games, and websites like iKeepSafe. ! #KeepSafeOnline