Beginning this weekend, many will celebrate Día de los Muertos—a beautiful celebration that is distinct from Halloween and steeped in history and cultural tradition. tolerance.org/magazine/let-d…

District 200's school board voted unanimously to create a new Trauma Informed School Interventionist position as a replacement for the police resource officer vacancy. Michael Romain's story: oakpark.com/News/Articles/…

#ThoughtForTheDay Teachers understand the need to meet students where they are & take into account their different needs. Let’s remember that teachers are no different. They too are at different levels & need supports delivered in a similar way to learn & grow. #Culturize

What happened in D.C. illustrated many of the dangers and manifestations of racism in the United States. White educators can play a vital role in the critical conversations that will follow—and that means not overburdening BIPOC colleagues or students. tolerance.org/magazine/for-w…

"Educators bear a heavy burden in trying to protect and support their students. Check in with your own feelings"

Help provide scholarships to aspiring educators of color with a percentage of the profit earmarked as a donation to the NEA Black Caucus Reg Weaver Scholarship. #educatorsforblacklives NEA Hispanic Caucus NEA Illinois Education Association

Must read as schools start transitioning. #COVID #BIPOC #edutwitter #education hechingerreport.org/why-black-fami…

"There is always light, if we are brave enough to see it. There is always light, if we are brave enough to be it!" - Amanda Gorman, Inaugural Poet #InaugurationDay

#leaders #MartinLutherKingJr #JusticeMatters #Humanity

Former GBMS student will attempt to walk 100,000 steps towards an amazing cause! Check out their amazing video. Wednesday Journal #MentalHealthMonday

Turn up the volume! @InTheHeightsMovie will have you dancing in the streets this summer, because this is OUR BLOCK. #InTheHeightsMovie

Our awesome #OpportunityCoalition at Brooks created a thoughtful bulletin board where staff can shout out other staff. #BeBrooks97 #OakPark97 #WeGotUs Opportunity Coalition-UNITY

Excited for this much needed summer break! Take care everyone and thank you all for all you did this year in the midst of a pandemic. We see you #respect Compassion Fatigue Is Overwhelming Educators edweek.org/teaching-learn…

Many forms of physical activity offer physiological benefits because they trigger a series of chemicals events that help improve brain function and regulate mood. There are a number of exercises and movements you do anytime or anywhere—to help relieve stress. #DeStressMonday

Hot off the press! NAMI's Kimberly Knake speaks to the Wednesday Journal Wednesday Journal about the importance of mental health and the resources available to youth, teachers and parents as school goes back in session. Take a look...oakpark.com/2021/08/17/tea… #MentalHealth #BackToSchool

"Trauma is the invisible force that shapes our lives. It shapes the way we live, the way we love and the way we make sense of the world. It is the root of our deepest wounds."

We join Mexicans, people of Mexican ancestry and all people of goodwill across the globe in celebrating Mexican Independence Day and the start of Hispanic Heritage Month! ctulocal1.org/posts/celebrat…

'Overwhelmed' teachers lead Virginia Beach City to end certain school days early finance.yahoo.com/news/teachers-…

Brooks- Join us on January 26th! Students, Families and Staff! RSVP at: bit.ly/Cometogether20…. #Oakpark97 #BeBrooks97 #op97