Educational leadership

Sierra College Board of Trustees Announce Appointment of Dr. Rachel Rosenthal as Area 6 Trustee

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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ROCKLIN, Calif., Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Board of Trustees of the Sierra Joint Community College District announce the appointment of Dr. Rachel Rosenthal as the Area 6 Trustee representing the west border of the District shared by Nevada and Placer counties. Dr. Rosenthal was appointed to serve as a Board of Trustees member until the next regularly scheduled election for governing board members in November 2024.

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  • The Board of Trustees of the Sierra Joint Community College District announce the appointment of Dr. Rachel Rosenthal as the Area 6 Trustee representing the west border of the District shared by Nevada and Placer counties.
  • ROCKLIN, Calif., Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Board of Trustees of the Sierra Joint Community College District announce the appointment of Dr. Rachel Rosenthal as the Area 6 Trustee representing the west border of the District shared by Nevada and Placer counties.
  • "We are grateful for the many qualified candidates who came forward to serve Area 6," said Paul Bancroft, Sierra College Board President.
  • Dr. Rosenthal was selected by the current members of the Sierra College Board of Trustees at the November 7, 2023, Board meeting in Rocklin on the Sierra College campus following an open application process.

HMH's Center for Model Schools Launches Advisory Board and Announces Esteemed Senior Fellows

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
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BOSTON, Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Learning technology company HMH today announced that its leadership consulting organization, the Center for Model Schools, has launched its first advisory board and confirmed its latest cohort of distinguished senior fellows comprised of industry leaders, practitioners and trailblazers in K-12 education. Across both groups, members will play pivotal roles in advancing the Center's mission to empower educational leaders and foster meaningful change in school districts nationwide.

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  • "The Center for Model Schools is a place where districts can deepen the skills needed to transform insight into action and create environments where all learners succeed," said Dr. Joshua P. Starr, Managing Partner of the Center for Model Schools.
  • The Center is privileged to be surrounded by the talented individuals that make up our advisory board and senior fellows and we are excited to work together to inspire change in the education community."
  • The newly established advisory board will provide critical insight and feedback on the Center's work and amplify its reach.
  • In addition, advisory board members will develop content for the Center and participate in the Transformational Leadership Network, which connects leaders faced with similar challenges.

Dr. Shawn Joseph Funds a Scholarship in Honor of Howard University's 15th President, Patrick Swygert

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Friday, November 10, 2023
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We must continue to promote and support Black men entering colleges like Howard University.

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  • We must continue to promote and support Black men entering colleges like Howard University.
  • As a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., we are charged to promote and support scholarship.
  • This year, Mu Nu Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc., Montgomery County MD's chapter, has the honor of having President Patrick Swygert, the 15th President of Howard University, serve as our keynote speaker.
  • As such, I will establish the Patrick Swygert Howard University scholarship which will be given annually to a student in Montgomery County who is admitted to Howard University through the Rudolph W. Snowden Foundation."

Dr. Shawn Joseph Co-Authors a Theoretical Paper focused on Superintendents as Social Justice Advocates for Black Girls in STEM

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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Dr. Joseph shared, "Superintendents are power people as it relates to improving equitable outcomes in America.

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  • Dr. Joseph shared, "Superintendents are power people as it relates to improving equitable outcomes in America.
  • Black children, particularly Black girls, need committed advocates to advance and accelerate their learning.
  • This research is significant because there is currently limited research on the role superintendents play as advocates for social justice, particularly for Black girls.
  • Whereas 17% of the U.S. population is Black, just 12% of STEM majors are Black and a mere 2.5% of STEM postdocs are Black.

When It Seems Like God Has You In A Holding Pattern, Make The Most Of It

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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MINT HILL, N.C., Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Author Tiffany A. Little addresses the frustration that arises from waiting for God to make His move in your life, and teaches readers how to make the most of that waiting period in The Appointed Time ($13.49, paperback, 9781662886638; $21.99, hardcover, 9781662886645; $5.99, e-book, 9781662886652).

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  • God has a purpose for each one, and He won't allow your willingness to serve Him go to waste.
  • (Trust and Accept God's Process through Prayer, Endurance, and Discipline) so you are ready when He calls.
  • Little is a highly sought after empowerment specialist, thought leader and advocate for educational and spiritual growth and development.
  • Xulon Press, a division of Salem Media Group, is the world's largest Christian self-publisher, with more than 20,000 titles published to date.

UNAVCO and IRIS Consortium Join Forces as EarthScope Consortium

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Two leaders in Earth science education, UNAVCO and the IRIS Consortium, have merged to create a new entity, EarthScope Consortium.

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  • WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Two leaders in Earth science education, UNAVCO and the IRIS Consortium, have merged to create a new entity, EarthScope Consortium.
  • The merger expands the availability of high-quality teaching resources for educators in K-12 education and higher education.
  • I don't have the time during the semester to produce materials of such high quality, so I rely on EarthScope.
  • By observing shifts in vector lengths and directions, students can gain insights into the stresses a region is undergoing.

IEI:Lead Expands Its Partnership With Howard University to Increase Learning Opportunities For Aspiring School District Leaders

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023
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NEW YORK, Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Institute for Education Innovation (IEI), a national school superintendent think tank working to ensure that empowered leaders have the influence, access, resources, and support they need to empower their students, is excited to collaborate with Howard University's School of Education to drive greater equity in K-12 administration and build pathways toward leadership for educators.

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  • Participants will also discover actionable solutions they can tailor to their district's needs to ensure equitable learning opportunities and improve student outcomes.
  • In addition, cohort participants will be offered 55 continuing education hours as well as a certificate from Howard University by completing a practitioner-oriented capstone project.
  • "Our continued relationship with Howard University provides our IEI:Lead participants with support on their journeys to becomes champions of equity and student achievement."
  • "The partnership between IEI and Howard University plays a key role in moving K-12 innovation forward."

Dr. Shawn Joseph Publishes Article Describing Challenges Black Superintendents Faced During the Covid-19 Pandemic

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Monday, August 14, 2023
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Dr. Joseph shared, "We lost a lot of Black superintendents during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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  • Dr. Joseph shared, "We lost a lot of Black superintendents during the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Dr. Joseph shared, "To protect the identities of the superintendents and districts used in this article, I created a composite profile.
  • Dr. Keisha Fleming represents the issues of multiple Black female superintendents who had challenges navigating the pandemic.
  • Dr. Joseph shared, "I hope this research opens a dialogue on the intersectionality issues Black female superintendents face, particularly in difficult times.

Smart HWP to Lead Resilient Youth Mental Health Initiative for Will County Students 2023-24

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023
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NAPERVILLE, Ill., Aug. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Smart Health, Wellness and Performance (Smart HWP), an organization that impacts lives with resilience, enhanced personal performance, and mindfulness training in youth, has been engaged to launch the "Resilient Youth" program in the school districts of Will County, Illinois for the 2023-24 school year. The Resilient Youth program will potentially reach over 26,000 students in grades K-12 representing communities across Will County, Illinois with daily coping and stress management skills to develop emotional resilience in times of adversity. The program is made possible through the United Way of Will County, which received $884,000 in funding in February for a Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration initiative from the Congressional Directive Spending Project Services Administration of Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL).

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  • NAPERVILLE, Ill., Aug. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Smart Health, Wellness and Performance (Smart HWP), an organization that impacts lives with resilience, enhanced personal performance, and mindfulness training in youth, has been engaged to launch the "Resilient Youth" program in the school districts of Will County, Illinois for the 2023-24 school year.
  • "By learning resiliency skills, students increase self-awareness, manage their stress, and consequently, raise their overall performance in school and life."
  • Klisiewicz discovered the program five years ago and is currently the only certified Resilient Youth trainer in the state of Illinois.
  • The Resilient Youth Program was added to the district's high school physical education and health classes during the pandemic.

Dr. Shawn Joseph Gives Tuition Scholarship to South Philadelphia High School Student

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Shawn Joseph, Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, Co-Director of the Urban Superintendent Academy at Howard University, and former superintendent of schools in Metro Nashville Public Schools, is providing a 4-year tuition scholarship to a student at South Philadelphia High School to attend Lincoln University.

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  • WASHINGTON, Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Shawn Joseph, Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, Co-Director of the Urban Superintendent Academy at Howard University, and former superintendent of schools in Metro Nashville Public Schools, is providing a 4-year tuition scholarship to a student at South Philadelphia High School to attend Lincoln University.
  • Dr. Joseph shared, "In 1996, on the campus of Lincoln University, I decided to go into education as a result of an interaction with a student from South Philadelphia High School.
  • Last school year, I had the opportunity to support Dr. Tony Watlington's vision to accelerate learning in the School District of Philadelphia, so it felt right to give this scholarship at this time."
  • The scholarship will be administered by the Fund for the School District of Philadelphia.