We are intentional about helping educators connect the dot; between race, diversity, equity, and what it truly means to be culturally and linguistically responsive in practice. Because understanding is the first step, but application is where transformation happens. #CulturalResponsiveness

Before we ask our students, we have to check in w/ ourselves:

Is my heart warm? Is my mind open?
Is my attitude setting me up to operate at a high altitude?

This work requires a mindset rooted in openness, reflection, & intention. #CulturalResponsiveness #MindsetMatters #EducatorReflection

Committee hears bill to boost funding for homeownership counseling program (HECAT) House File 18‑79 would increase support for HECAT, the Homeownership Education, Counseling and Training fund, which state witnesses say reaches nearly 9,000 households statewide and helps prevent foreclosure; the committee laid the bill over after questions about funding sources and metrics.

Minnesota's House File 18-79 aims to bolster a vital homeownership counseling program that successfully aids nearly 9,000 families, but crucial questions about funding linger.

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#MN #HousingEducation #CitizenPortal #CulturalResponsiveness #MinnesotaHomeownership

City outlines Diversity Advantage Plan 2035 and parks-specific equity measures City DEI staff told the Parks and Community Services Board the council-adopted Diversity Advantage Plan 2035 includes 41 equity objectives and more than 100 activities; the city will publish internal dashboards by June 30 and public dashboards by Sept. 30 to track Key Equity Indicators (KEIs).

The City of Bellevue is launching its ambitious Diversity Advantage Plan 2035, featuring 41 equity objectives and over 100 actionable activities to reshape community engagement and impact measurement.

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#WA #CommunityEngagement #CitizenPortal #CulturalResponsiveness

Let’s clear this up: culturally responsive teaching is not the absence of structure, it’s the intentional use of it.
CLR classrooms are grounded in high expectations, clear procedures, and purposeful structure.

#CLR #CulturalResponsiveness #HighExpectations #OutrageousLove #EducationLeadership

Trainer Dawn urges relationship-centered infant mental health, highlights indigenous caregiving practices In a virtual training, presenter Dawn framed infant mental health as relationship-based, explained early brain milestones and toxic stress risks, and urged culturally rooted, practical caregiving strategies for teachers and families.

Dawn's groundbreaking session reveals how nurturing relationships and culturally-rooted practices can transform infant mental health and brain development.

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Alaska Mental Health Trust outlines FY27 budget, raises payout to 4.5% to boost grants The Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority presented its FY27 budget to the House Finance Committee, explaining a trustee-approved increase in the annual draw from 4.25% to 4.5% (adding about $1.9 million) and emphasizing grantmaking, land-office revenue and a strategic plan focused on prevention, crisis response and data-driven investments.

The Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority is set to increase its annual withdrawal to 4.5%, unlocking $1.9 million for vital beneficiary services while ensuring long-term sustainability.

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#AK #CitizenPortal #CulturalResponsiveness #CrisisResponse #AlaskaMentalHealth

Subcommittee backs bill directing state guidance on culturally responsive school mental health supports House Bill 11 13 would direct the Virginia Department of Education to produce statewide guidance for culturally and linguistically appropriate school mental‑health supports; committee staff said a one‑time $60,000 fiscal impact in FY2027 would cover contractor assistance and no ongoing state cost is anticipated; the subcommittee reported the bill to the next stage.

Virginia's subcommittee just endorsed a vital bill that aims to enhance mental health support for students from diverse backgrounds—could this be the change our schools need?

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#VA #CitizenPortal #VirginiaSchools #EducationPolicy #CulturalResponsiveness #MentalHealthSupport

Subcommittee refers guidance bill on student mental health to appropriations after mixed testimony House Bill 1113 would direct the Department of Education to develop statewide, culturally and linguistically appropriate guidance on school mental-health policy by October 2027; the committee referred the bill to Appropriations by a 13–6 vote after supporters cited CDC survey data and opponents raised concerns about placing mental-health oversight with the Department of Education.

Virginia is set to tackle student mental health head-on with House Bill 1113, aiming for statewide guidance by 2027 amidst rising concerns over youth despair and suicide rates.

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#VA #YouthWellbeing #MentalHealthSupport #CulturalResponsiveness #CitizenPortal #VirginiaSchools

Commission approves CJCC proposal to place Coconino County photography in Superior Court The Beautification and Public Art Commission on Jan. 12 approved a proposal from the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council to purchase and install landscape photography in the Coconino County Superior Court to create a calmer, culturally responsive environment; Facilities will provide in‑kind installation and an MOU is being considered.

Flagstaff is transforming its Superior Court into a welcoming space with stunning local photography to ease the anxiety of visitors and defendants alike!

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#FlagstaffCityCoconinoCounty #AZ #CulturalResponsiveness #PublicArt #FlagstaffCourthouse #CitizenPortal #CommunityWellbeing

Commissioner proposes district Multicultural & Multilingual Support Initiative; board debates governance role Commissioner Griffin presented a proposal for a districtwide Multicultural and Multilingual Support Initiative (MMSI) to address alleged gaps in services for non-Spanish multilingual students and OCR compliance concerns; the board debated whether the proposal crossed into administration operations and raised questions about existing state-mandated plans and recent OCR findings.

Commissioner Griffin's bold proposal for a Multicultural and Multilingual Support Initiative could reshape how our district supports diverse language learners—are we ready for the challenge?

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#NY #EducationAccess #LanguageInclusion #CulturalResponsiveness #CitizenPortal

EEC unveils broad overhaul of residential-care rules, seeks public comment through Jan. 12 Department of Early Education and Care staff outlined a proposed modernization of residential and placement regulations—the first comprehensive review since 1995—describing new language for inclusivity, trauma-informed practice, board reporting and communications; public comment runs through Jan. 12.

Massachusetts' Department of Early Education and Care is set to modernize residential and placement regulations for the first time since 1995, emphasizing trauma-informed care and inclusivity.

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#MA #CulturalResponsiveness #ChildWellbeing #CitizenPortal

Advisory council endorses new bachelor’s‑level youth behavioral health credential to expand early‑intervention workforce A Systems of Care Advisory Council subcommittee recommended creating a bachelor’s‑level youth and family behavioral health license overseen by the mental health regulatory agency/Board of Psychology; proponents say it will expand prevention capacity in schools and primary care and diversify the workforce while requiring supervision by master's‑level clinicians.

Oregon is set to revolutionize youth mental health care by introducing a new bachelor’s-level provider license aimed at enhancing early intervention and diversifying the workforce.

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#OR #YouthMentalHealth #CulturalResponsiveness

Board approves application for immigrant and refugee grant; upholds executive‑session personnel recommendation The board unanimously approved filing an application for the ODE Immigrant & Refugee Student Success Plan grant (up to $200,000 annually for two years) and unanimously voted to uphold the district recommendation from a Nov. 3 executive session concerning a personnel disciplinary/ dismissal matter under ORS 192.660(2)(b).

The Tigard-Tualatin School District just took a significant step to support immigrant and refugee students by applying for a $200,000 grant while also upholding a critical personnel decision.

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#OR #CulturalResponsiveness #EducationAccess

Teaching about life is good.
Teaching into their lives — that’s CLR. Like if you agree!

#teachingmatters #culturallyresponsive #culturalresponsiveness

Districts cite ESL parent classes, multilingual liaisons and community partners as keys to family engagement Presenters described district programs that bring families into schools and provide ongoing language supports—paid ESL parent classes, multilingual family liaisons, community partner classes and parent advisory councils—to help English learners succeed academically.

Discover how Tennessee schools are transforming family engagement into a powerful tool for academic success through innovative programs and community partnerships!

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#TN #CitizenPortal #TennesseeSchools #MultilingualSupport #CulturalResponsiveness #FamilyEngagement

Advocates seek landlord‑right fixes to expand home‑based childcare (H255) Early‑educator trainers and program graduates told the committee that landlord resistance and insurance concerns block renters from opening licensed home‑based childcare; H255 would clarify zoning and liability issues to expand supply, witnesses said 70% of their provider pipeline are renters

Landlord refusals are stifling the growth of home-based childcare, leaving multilingual women of color without opportunities to provide essential services for families in need.

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#MA #CitizenPortal #EquitableEducation #CulturalResponsiveness #HousingAccessibility

Panelists: shifting from criminal‑legal responses to a public‑health approach requires new tools and provider capacity Panelists at the ICJIA webinar said the criminal‑legal system’s limited tools and gaps in provider readiness are key barriers to moving toward a public‑health model of violence prevention; they recommended trauma‑informed, culturally responsive practices, sustained training and inclusion of people with lived experience.

A shift from punitive measures to a public-health approach in violence prevention is essential, but it faces significant challenges that demand innovative solutions and community collaboration.

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#IL #CitizenPortal #CulturalResponsiveness #PublicHealth #TraumaInformed

District task force outlines attendance strategy as officials present enrollment snapshot An attendance task force presented draft goals for an aligned, equitable system; district staff also presented a detailed enrollment and demographics snapshot showing 5,210 students and rising diversity ahead of the November referendum.

The Austin Public School District's attendance task force is set to tackle chronic absenteeism with bold new strategies aimed at boosting student engagement and success.

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#MN #CitizenPortal #StudentAttendance #MinnesotaSchools #CommunityPartnerships #CulturalResponsiveness

Battle Ground board tables student-discipline policy after extended debate over definitions and 'culturally responsive' language The Battle Ground School District Board of Directors debated proposed updates to policy 3241, covering corrective actions and discretionary vs. nondiscretionary discipline, then voted to table the revisions for further edits and public feedback. The changes were prompted by state rulemaking and include new definitions that narrow long-term suspensi

The Battle Ground School District Board has postponed critical updates to its student-discipline policy after intense discussions about terminology and fairness in implementation.

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#WA #CitizenPortal #CulturalResponsiveness #EducationPolicy #DisciplineReform

Santa Fe Schools Showcase Capital High AVID Program Amid Community Support Capital High School highlights AVID program's impact on student success in Santa Fe.

Capital High School's AVID program is transforming lives, empowering underrepresented students to seize college and leadership opportunities like never before!

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#NM #CitizenPortal #CulturalResponsiveness #SantaFeSchools #StudentEmpowerment #EducationAccess

Jake Vondelinde presents Roseville school achievement report focused on reading and math data Achievement report highlights reading and math proficiency trends and disparities in Roseville schools.

Roseville Area Schools are raising the bar for student achievement with ambitious goals focused on equity, inclusivity, and college readiness—find out how they're reshaping education!

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#MN #EquityInEducation #CitizenPortal #CulturalResponsiveness #EducationReform

Lemonshire High School Implements New Phone Policy and Updates on School Year Lemonshire High introduces a no-phone policy, welcomes students, and shares school updates.

Leominster School Committee kicks off the year with exciting updates, a new phone policy, and a commitment to boost student engagement!

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#MA #LeominsterSchools #CitizenPortal #StudentEngagement #CulturalResponsiveness #EducationPolicy

Dive into the full report to explore the data, learn about the effective strategies used, and understand the impact on students, educators, and families: wec.wceruw.org/documents/WE...

#wecuwmadison #advancedlearning #culturalresponsiveness #STEM #grouping #evaluation #sustainability (3/3)

ICEEFT Certified Trainers Dr. Paul Guillory & Dr. Robert Allan bring their clinical, research, and multicultural depth to the EFCT Externship this Sept in Denver.
📍 Sept 3–6 | Denver
Register now: denvereftcommunity.org/efct-externs...
#EFCT #CulturalResponsiveness #DrRobertAllan #EFTwithDrG

Little Miss GeNie Pearl, straight from the mind of Dr. G from CCRTL, is back with some wisdom on the cultural behavior, Verbal Overlap! Don’t miss out—join GeNie Pearl’s squad and grab your copy of The World of GeNie Pearl: A Lesson on Verbal Overlap today! #geniepearl #culturalresponsiveness

School Board Sets October Deadline for Goals on Cell Phones and Equity Training Board members propose district goals for 2025-26 school year by October 31

The Redmond School District Board is taking bold steps to set clear goals for the 2025-2026 school year, tackling cell phone policies and enhancing equity training.

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#OR #PolicyDevelopment #CulturalResponsiveness

New Haven schools face music vacancies and advocate for more language teachers New Haven Public Schools faces 10 music vacancies and pushes for full-time Arabic teachers.

New Haven schools are facing a critical shortage of music educators just as the new school year approaches, raising alarms about student engagement and identity.

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#WA #CitizenPortal #CulturalResponsiveness #MusicEducation #CommunityAccountability

CLR+ is getting a new look! Relaunch coming soon - stay tuned! #culturalresponsiveness #teachersunite

Public schools review highlights strengths and outlines improvement needs in communication and support Review identifies communication challenges and praises dual language programs in public schools.

Holyoke Public Schools are making strides in communication and support, but significant improvements are needed to ensure every family feels connected and valued.

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#HolyokeCityHampdenCounty #MA #CitizenPortal #HolyokePublicSchools #CommunityEngagement #CulturalResponsiveness