The #CircleofCourage is an amazing strengths-based model of youth development that emphasizes the principles of #belonging, #independence, #mastery, and #purpose. #SEL #ReclaimingYouth

Patrice Bain is an award-winning veteran teacher, author, and speaker. Co-Author: “Organizing Instruction and Study to Improve Student Learning” and “Powerful Teaching: Unleash the Science of Learning” Author: “A Parent’s Guide to Powerful Teaching”

The Kirkwood School District shared its plan for a safe return to school this fall during a board of education work session on Monday, June 14. Read more: tinyurl.com/wzep39hr

Kicking off our #BacktoSchool festivities for Kirkwood School Dist with the KHS Orchestra, Frisco Bell, School Board, Outstanding Support Staff, TOYs and the #PioneerPride Band #OneKirkwood #ksdlearns

Thanks KSDWellness for giving staff the opportunity to share feedback! #HealthyLiving #MentalHealth #LetsTalk #TogetherWeCan #SelfCare #EmotionalLiteracy

DESE and Karla Eslinger wrapped up today’s Missouri Gold Star Schools visits with a trip to Kirkwood School Dist’ North Kirkwood Middle School (NKMSchool)! Way to go, Bulldogs! Thrilled to be able to recognize you in person! #ShowMeSuccess

So excited to be recognized by Missouri DESE as only one of 8 Missouri Gold Star Schools ⭐ NKMSchool was visited by Karla Eslinger and our Kirkwood School Dist board members to recieve the award. U.S. Department of Education #NationalBlueRibbonSchools #EducationForAll

Grateful for a powerful morning of #ksdpd with Dr. Larry Brendtro addressing student resilience KSD Learns #reclaimingyouth #circleofcourage

Congratulations to the 2021 National Blue Ribbon Schools!🎉 NBRS Program honors hundreds of schools annually, saluting school excellence, turn around stories, and closing subgroup achievement gaps. Join us in celebrating the 325 schools announced today! www2.ed.gov/programs/nclbb…

After 23 students were arrested in 3 days at a Louisiana high school over fights, a group of fathers created Dads on Duty: 40 dads who take shifts at the school. There hasn't been a single incident at the school since the dads showed up cbsnews.com/news/dads-loui…

The students say the intervention Dads on Duty provide is working: “I immediately felt a form of safety. We stopped fighting; people started going to class." The fathers would like to start chapters across Louisiana, and eventually the country

NEW!! Metacognition Strategies 🧠 | Brain Blast #education #student #satchat #teacher #k12 #ukedchat #edleadership #metacognition #learning

"3 Books to Enhance Your Teaching Tomorrow" Major impacts in the classroom do not require major overhauls or initiatives. These three books will help teachers maximize their impact on student learning. Link: dougwdunn.com/2020/06/3-book…

Ready to see amazing things come to fruition for kids throughout the state as a result of the #ITLSummit. ♥️🍎

The National Council for History Education just posted a handy list of resources for integrating arts & humanities into the #socialstudies: ncheteach.org/Arts-and-Histo… #sschat #engsschat #ksedchat #sstlap National Council for History Education Jessica Ellison americanart THIRTEEN The Metropolitan Museum of Art US Holocaust Museum

Former President #JimmyCarter recently entered hospice care. In this NEW lesson, f/t Marquette University professor Julia Azari, your students will explore Carter's shifting legacy with two choice board activities: c-span.org/classroom/docu…. #APUSH #USHistory #President #SSChat #EdChat

Thank you so much for giving your time to take us on a tour and speak to our students about their government and your experience. You made Capitol Hill even more memorable 🙌❤️

It's OPENING DAY for Kirkwood School Dist with the BEST teachers representing NKMSchool ready for a FANTASTIC year! #BackToSchool

Honored to speak with new administrators in our region through MO Leadership . Such a fantastic group, especially my Mehlville School District colleagues. Thank you, Dr. Renee Trotier, for this incredible opportunity! EducationPlus