Don't miss the newest episode of the #FutureOfSmart podcast with Pamela Cantor, M.D. of Center for Whole-Child Education, out now! Dr. Ulcca Hansen talks with her about creating learning environments to support the #WholeChild, latest research, more link.chtbl.com/future-of-smart

In this short clip, Pamela Cantor, M.D. identifies the mistaken assumptions about kids and development upon which our education system was built and to a large extent still operates on today. It’s well worth a minute and a half of your time this afternoon!

How can schools create learning environments that are physically, emotionally & identity safe? In one of 6 new briefs from Learning Policy Institute and Turnaround, learn to build safe & caring schools that are restorative, healing-oriented & foster inclusivity. bit.ly/3awfXfB

Join us and Newsela on Aug 9 @ 4p ET for a discussion on safety and belonging and their inextricable link to learning and student success, with insights from Dan Cogan-Drew (he/him), Pamela Cantor, M.D., NYC Public Schools Dr. Jawana Johnson & DC Public Schools Melissa Kim. Register: bit.ly/3zafzfa

Join Newsela's Dan Cogan-Drew (he/him), Pamela Cantor, M.D., NYC Public Schools Dr. Jawana Johnson, & DC Public Schools Melissa Kim on Aug 9 @ 4pm ET for a discussion on safety, belonging and their inextricable link to learning, hosted by Newsela and Turnaround. Register: bit.ly/3zafzfa

TOMORROW at 4pm ET join Newsela Dan Cogan-Drew (he/him), Pamela Cantor, M.D. NYC Public Schools Dr. Jawana Johnson & DC Public Schools Melissa Kim for a discussion on the link between safety, belonging & learning, & how to create safe, affirming learning environments for all students bit.ly/3zafzfa

"Our brains are electrical structures and their primary energy source is human connection." - Pamela Cantor, M.D. on the role of relationships in developing motivation & engagement systems and wiring the brain for learning. Newsela

How We Can Help Children Grow in the Wake of a Crisis nytimes.com/2022/08/22/wel…

How can educational equity strengthen communities as a whole? How does it have the power to unlock student potential? Our thanks to Newsela’s Hasan Rafiq for his recent related interview in our September issue of The MABE Scoop: bit.ly/3Rrq0CS

Really looking forward to this public conversation with Barbara Jenkins. We'll be discussing DEIB, the role of public education in a healthy democracy, parental rights, the Internet and school, and teaching and learning bravely in times of fear. Hope folk…lnkd.in/dyNeEJB3

Environments, experiences & relationships develop the brain, shaping how we learn & influencing the expression of our genes. Register for our Oct 13 event #outofthebox for what promises to be an engrossing conversation: bit.ly/3Qaa1b5

While the Packers were disappointing us all this morning, CHS Boys were out chopping wood at Fall Flock winning quarters games. Semis is a CHS vs CHS, X vs Y, sort of thing. 😀

No longer "NEW," but still a great video with great company. It is more important than ever that the settings in which young people learn and grow offer numerous opportunities for strong, trusting #relationships. Thanks as always, @Edutopia and Linda Darling-Hammond

I'm speaking at Nurturing Neurodivergent Talent in Schools. I hope you'll join the conversation! lnkd.in/eEq8WHg6

Really enjoyed the conversation this morning with Rudinov Vincent Lara Schaeffer and Levchuk, Lisa Take a listen if you have a few minutes. lnkd.in/dksJsdPu

In 2013, Matthew Gross came to me with an idea for creating a new type of instructional content and a reading experience that could bring greater authenticity, inclusivity, and engagement to classroom learning. I jumped at the chance to build Newsela wit…lnkd.in/gYMNy2tg

CREW is not something that you purchase, something that has a line in your budget. It's a way to creating and sustaining a school environment that provides a sense of belonging and community for every student, every day. Watch this…lnkd.in/eu6_hG9B lnkd.in/eamhT7m5

It's not magic, rocket science, or brain surgery. It doesn't require a subscription. Or a prescription. It takes work that everyone can do. And it brings results that you can feel. It is a way of being in the school and beyond, a c…lnkd.in/eTezsXat lnkd.in/e6CV2Vsw

There's still time to register! If you're looking for a practical set of moves you can make to help improve students' sense of belonging and wellbeing in your school, join us at 4pm today to hear from Ron Berger Laina Cox Derek Pie…lnkd.in/eSMjBtJn lnkd.in/eYtTmGP8

Echoing Brooke Kovalenko, BA, CDR's note below. This is a list of amazing people who will be an asset to any organization lucky enough to bring them on board. Please share with your networks! lnkd.in/ec9t-ivF