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Mathematics teachers will find new ways to think about what is happening in their classrooms in Professor Peter Appelbaum's latest book of "Unexpected lists that propel your teaching into refreshingly new directions" !

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The Creative Mathematics Teacher’s Book of Lists Unexpected lists that propel your teaching into refreshingly new directions! Mathematics teachers will find new ways to think about what is happening in their classrooms. The lists can be used for personal reflection, prompts for teacher lounge chats, teacher study groups, fodder for professonal ...

We did a thing! Pumped to see this come to life.

Social Studies Education Major | Arcadia University Arcadia University's Social Studies Education Major earns a Bachelor's Degree in Social Studies, with a wide range of topics.

This is a great virtual free conference to attend to learn about equity-focused work happening in PA.

Register here: https://whova.com/portal/registration/pedca_202406/

I am endlessly grateful for the people I get to grace this good earth with. is coming to Philly and I happen to be chairing one KICKASS session that will highlight some of the good work to change our educational ecosystem in PA. The session is Sunday. Check out the deets. It was deemed so relevant and important to the theme of AERA that it was elevated to a Presidential Session.

2024 Solar Eclipse - April 8, 2024
Pennsylvania has the distinct privilege of once again being in the direct line of a total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024. The last time Pennsylvania was in direct line with a total eclipse was 1806. While the path is somewhat westwardly oriented in comparison to the last total eclipse, much of Pennsylvania will lie within the paths of totality or partial totality.

Astronomical events such as solar and lunar eclipses have long drawn the interest and imagination of individuals of all ages. “Once in a lifetime events" such as the total solar eclipse set to occur on April 8, 2024, have now spurred a frenzy of interest, including entrepreneurial and tourism opportunities, thanks to online and broadcast media. The next total solar eclipse that can be seen from the contiguous United States will occur in 2044.

This resource is designed to help the educational community as they plan events and communications related to the Monday, April 8, 2024, total solar eclipse event and other solar viewing opportunities.

https://www.education.pa.gov/K-12/SolarEclipse/Pages/default.aspx

2024 Solar Eclipse Comprehensive K-12 resource guide for the 2024 full solar eclipse

"An epic, centuries-long performance of one of the most iconic pieces of experimental music has a note change, two years in the making.

Organ2/ASLSP, ‘As Slow as Possible’ is a keyboard work written by American avant-garde composer John Cage in the mid-1980s. The score consists of eight pages of music, to be played on the piano or organ, as the name suggests, very slowly.

When performing the piece, musicians observe the composer’s instruction. The eight pages of music are taken very slowly, and it often takes over an hour to complete the work. In 2009, organist Diane Luchese gave a rendition that lasted for 14 hours and 56 minutes.
But all is eclipsed by a performance on a custom-built organ at St. Burchardi Church in Halberstadt, Germany. The Halberstadt performance began in 2001 ..."

https://www.classicfm.com/composers/cage/as-slow-a-possible-aslsp-germany-organ-chord-change/?

A 639-year-long John Cage organ performance has a rare chord change on Monday On Monday, at a church in Germany, a single chord will change in an iconic piece of 20th-century music, which ends in the year 2640.

American Association for the Advancement of Curriculum Studies to meet on the Arcadia Campus, April 8-10!

AAACS January 2024 Happy new year AAACS community! Please enjoy this 2 minute video with Todd Price, AAACS President, and Sandra Vanderbilt, AAACS Secretary as they discuss this year's…

ED263 Arts, Mathematics, Community & Learning, Fall 2019: Public Juggling Teach-In

Wondering how to talk with folks about what works best in the teaching of reading? A new open access article offers a balanced, common sense discussion:

https://ila.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/trtr.2258

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Democracy in action. The SAJE leadership team meets monthly to review our work and make strategic decisions about our direction. Training ground for teacher leaders.

Tap the shoulder of a potential educator and have them apply. Full scholarships available

https://www.arcadia.edu/academics/school-education/social-action-justice-education-fellowship-program/

A medieval-style heraldic coat of arms mural, believed to date back to between 1898 and 1929, was discovered behind a drop ceiling in a women's bathroom on the first floor of Grey Towers Castle and is now restored! Video attached!

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New Podcast from the National Institute for Out-of-School Time:
Journeys in Youth Work

Youth work is a sacred opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of children and youth. In a new publication from Information Age Publishing (IAP), curated and edited by the National Institute on Out-of-School Time (NIOST), personal narratives written by youth workers shine a light on the intricate connections between research and practice, touching upon both the vulnerability and triumph of youth development work. In this podcast series, youth workers read excerpts from their essays, and share how youth workers’ lived experiences inspire the ability to build the relationships that are the foundation of positive and healthy youth development. From relationships comes engagement, and from engagement, transformation—centered in equity, inclusion, and belonging. No one is better able to advocate for these truths than the professionals who found themselves—by whatever means—working with young people to bring positive change to their lives, their communities, and our world.

https://ost.simplecast.com/

Journeys in Youth Development Youth work is a sacred opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of children and youth. In a new publication from Information Age Publishing (IAP), curated and edited by the National Institute on Out-of-School Time (NIOST), personal narratives written by youth workers shine a light o...

SOE Alumni! -- Send in your notes and favorite memories!

For a chance to be featured in our monthly Chronicles, submit a Class Note to let us know about your favorite memory from Beaver/Arcadia, most recent success, achievement, learned skill, or any notable action you've taken that emphasizes your experience at Arcadia: https://www.arcadia.edu/submit-your-class-notes/

Fall 2023 semester is quickly approaching.
If you have not done so already, please be sure to register for your courses as soon as possible to ensure that you are staying on track to complete your degree. Your registration request can be completed using Self-Service. Reach out to your Adviser with any course selection questions.
The School of Education will soon decide on the cancellation of low-enrolled courses that may impact your program plan. Your Fall 2023 registrations will assist the School of Education in this decision-making process.
We are looking forward to seeing you this Fall.

https://selfservice.arcadia.edu/SelfService/Home/LogIn?

Self-Service

Pa. lawmakers won’t appeal the landmark school funding decision

Pennsylvania lawmakers won’t appeal the landmark Commonwealth Court decision finding the state’s school funding unconstitutional — meaning they now must fix the broken system.

Pa. lawmakers won’t appeal the landmark school funding decision The deadline to appeal Commonwealth Court Judge Renee Cohn Jubelirer's ruling was Friday. Lawmakers are now tasked with fixing the unconstitutional system.

Endowment Fund Established to Support SOE Students in meeting the costs of becoming a teacher

Recognizing the additional costs borne by students seeking to become teachers (clearances, shots, certification exams, etc.), Patricia L. Squire left money in her will to establish an endowment to help meet these costs. The endowment is set up so that others may donate to it, as well. Patricia Squire graduated from Beaver College in 1962 and taught third and fourth graders in Springfield Township, Montgomery County for 30 years.

This support will mature (and become available for distribution) in 12-18 months. At that time, it will provide support for 2-3 Arcadia students with demonstrated financial need each year. As the fund grows, it will provide support for more students.

Thanks are extended to Brigette Bryant, VP for Advancement and Alumni Engagement for her vision in nurturing this fund from conception to completion.

SOE alumni student discount announced!
The School of Education (now) offers an alumni discount to students who completed their undergraduate degree at Arcadia University (Beaver College) and are pursuing their first Master's, Certification and/or Doctoral program at Arcadia University. Upon admission and matriculation into a graduate education program, the alumni discount offers a tuition waiver for the first course in the program. One course is calculated as 3 credits at the prevailing graduate education per credit rate. The alumni discount will be automatically applied to those who qualify. Please reach out to Enrollment Management at [email protected] with any question

Has extreme weather got you thinking lately about sustainability education? Check out The Berkeley Scence Center's "Favorite Book" from last year, several of which inspire on this topic, and others that are equally worth a read!

Our Favorite Books of 2022 Greater Good’s editors pick the most thought-provoking, practical, and inspirational science books of the year.

Are you curious about the Arctic and the Peoples who call it home?
Learn about Arctic Indigenous Peoples’ languages using this interactive online map. From the map you can discover the languages of the region and what is being done to revitalize them and pass knowledge on to future generations.
The resource is Open Access and was made through international collaboration between Indigenous organizations and educational institutions.
👉Short-link: https://arcg.is/1yvqm9

Experience

“The pandemic has had a psychological effect among Gen Z-ers on the path to college. At the most basic level, incoming students are worried about their safety and well-being, and they're hesitant about paying for a residential experience that’s even partly virtual.” — Chronicle of Higher Education

Is this your experience? What would you add to their data-based conclusions grounded in your own interactions with Gen Z-ers?

https://store.chronicle.com/collections/reports-guides/products/the-future-of-gen-z?

The Future of Gen Z Higher education has experienced demographic droughts and global calamities before, but rarely have both occurred simultaneously. Students are worried about their safety, and hesitant about paying for a partially virtual residential experience. The pandemic has also had a dramatic psychological effe...

Philly Goat Project - Teacher Open House, Thursday, June 22, 2023, 3:00-5:00 PM. Meet the staff and goats and learn about Philadelphia’s best “hands-on learning” venue! Rain or shine.

For PreK-12 including SPED:
New K-12 field trip programs available for the 2023-2024 school year! (included SPED)
Curriculum is aligned with PA standards with lessons in language arts, mathematics, science, and goats!
No registration required. Raffle to win cool goat swag!

Street Parking or travel via SEPTA. Follow the signs to Philly Goat Project once you enter The Farm at Awbury, and meet at the goat barn. Located near Washington Lane and Ardleigh Streets in Germantown/Mt. Airy (6336 Ardleigh Street, Philadelphia, PA 19138).

Education | Philly Goat Project Together, our goats and staff partner with visitors of all ages and abilities to provide opportunities to learn about cherishing the natural world around us, even in the city. Educational programming explores agricultural and environmental topics as well as history and social justice.

Free Webinar from TC Press: Can We Make Schools Work Better? The Science Says Yes! -- With Kathy Hirsh-Pasek, Roberta Golinkoff, Kimberly Nesbitt, and Elias Blinkoff. Tuesday, June 6, 4:00–5:00pm EDT on Zoom
If we teach in the way that human brains learn, both students and their teachers will thrive! Making Schools Work, written collectively by a team of classroom teachers, administrators, parents, and learning scientists led by New York Times–bestselling authors Kathy Hirsh-Pasek and Roberta Golinkoff, aligns evidence from the learning sciences on how and what students need to learn with classroom practice, pre-K–12.
This webinar for educational policy leaders, school administrators, teachers, learning scientists, and parents will cut through the noise about what's wrong with schools and talk instead about what we can do right. The authors will present the theory and playful learning principles behind Making Schools Work. Attendees will learn how to create an education for all children that is culturally responsive, inclusive, effective, and fun—without investing in new curricula.

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Can We Make Schools Work Better? The Science Says Yes!. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. If we teach in the way that human brains learn, both students and their teachers will thrive! Making Schools Work, written collectively by a team of classroom teachers, administrators, parents, and learning scientists led by New York Times–bestselling authors Kathy Hirsh-Pasek and Roberta Golinkof...

At Arcadia, I Think Big

At Arcadia University, I Think Big Researchers, creatives, leaders, allies–Arcadia University students are venturing toward greatness, embracing a global mindset, and making a social impact. T...

Students and faculty in Arcadia Public Art, in conjunction with resident artist Amir Campbell, are creating a new mural for Cheltenham High School.

The mural will reflect the diversity of students, faculty, and staff at the high school and incorporate elements of the long and proud tradition of the Panthers.

Arcadia Students and Faculty Creating New Mural for Cheltenham High School | Arcadia University Students paint the Cheltenham Mural at 125 Royal Ave. Photo by Sydney Welch. Students and faculty in Arcadia Public Art, in conjunction with resident artist Amir Campbell, are creating a new mural for Cheltenham High School.  The mural will reflect the diversity of students, faculty,...

If operating a 2500 HP Triple Expansion Reciprocating Steam Engine with a 200 psi Babcock & Wilcox boiler is on your bucket list, your ship has arrived!! (Or, it will arrive in November of this year, in Baltimore!) Not only that, but you get to bunk down with your fellow classmates overnight on ship to complete the experience! (Hope nobody snores, but what are the odds of that?!)

Research from Australia - relevant here in the US as well…

https://blog.frontiersin.org/2023/04/19/frontiers-education-trauma-informed-practices/?

‘Think of the teachers!’ How secondary traumatic stress, compassion fatigue, and burnout are increasingly impacting teachers - Science & research news | Frontiers By Glenys Oberg, School of Education, University of Queensland, Australia Glenys Oberg is a PhD student and research assistant at the School of Education of the University of Queensland. A former teacher, she focuses in her research on trauma-informed pedagogy and practice. Recently, Oberg and her c...

The 8th annual Puffin Nation Student Journalism Conference will take place on June 3, 2023. The application deadline is May 5.

This free, virtual conference will feature interactive workshops, panel discussions, breakout sessions, video screenings, skills trainings, networking opportunities, professional advice, and a subscription to The Nation.
There will be a FOIA training with Ken Klippenstein and a special workshop for high school journalists with Katina Paron. Plus, opportunities to talk to The Nation’s internship director, to learn how you can write for the magazine and become more involved generally.
All high school and college students are eligible. Young writers of traditional college age not in school are also encouraged to apply. Recent college graduates will also be considered.

Puffin Nation Student Journalism Conference – The Nation Fund for Independent Journalism 11:00AM TO 6:00PM EST, Saturday June 3, 2023A virtual conference produced by The Nation Fund for Independent Journalism APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN THROUGH MAY 5! The annual Puffin Nation Student Journalism Conference convenes speakers from the most dynamic and innovative media outfits nationwide to talk....

Introduction to Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences (MWEEs) and their place in the new PA academic standards in science, technology, engineering, environmental literacy, and sustainability (STEELS). Facilitators will then discuss how schools and EE providers can collaborate to fully implement MWEEs.
May 2nd 4:00-5:00 pm ONLINE

​Free for PAEE Members, $5 for nonmembers

PA Association of Environmental Educators - MWEEs and How Schools and EE Providers Can Partner

Looking for good children’s books this Ramadan?

Children’s Books You Can Read This Ramadan Embrace Quran and Ramadan traditions with these books.