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CASDA Newsletter | First Quarter 2021
CASDA's first quarterly newsletter focuses on student voice, and how educators can foster and empower their students to develop, grow and use their voice in the classroom and beyond. Below you will find guest articles written by your colleagues, the latest research from the field, podcasts and webinars featuring educators and students sharing their experiences and more. We hope these resources provide material for reflection and ideas to apply in your classroom practice.
CASDA's first quarterly newsletter focuses on student voice, and how educators can foster and empower their students to develop, grow and use their voice in the classroom and beyond. Below you will find guest articles written by your colleagues, the latest research from the field, podcasts and webinars featuring educators and students sharing their experiences and more. We hope these resources provide material for reflection and ideas to apply in your classroom practice.
A Message from CASDA's executive director
A Message from CASDA's executive director
By Dr. Michael M. Piccirillo , CASDA Executive Director
Student voices
Student voices
In this CASDA EdCast, activists Samira and T.J. Sangaré discuss their experiences as Black students in a predominantly white district and how it failed to adequately prepare them to confront white supremacy after graduation.
Schenectady High School students Elizabeth Tchako-Tchuambe and Shamiah Walker share powerful insight into how students have advocated for equitable change both in their schools and community.
From the Field
From the Field
By Ashley Girard, AIS Math Teacher, Farnsworth Middle School
By Kurt V. Hassenpflug, NBCT, ENL and ELA Teacher, Shaker High School
By Nancy Czachor, English Teacher, Van Antwerp Middle School, and member of the Capital District Writing Project
By Alicia Wein, English Teacher, Guilderland High School, and member of the Capital District Writing Project
In this timely episode of CASDA's EdCasts, CASDA Executive Director Dr. Michael Piccirillo speaks with Aaron Thiell, Principal at Latham Ridge Elementary in North Colonie Central School District, about confronting white supremacy in educational leadership.
Inspiring Research
Inspiring Research
New findings on youth engagement, agency and preparation for college, career and civic life.
A resource guide exploring two studies from the Empowering Schools Project, an endeavor which sought to identify, analyze and measure characteristics of empowering schools.
casda Partner Spotlights
casda Partner Spotlights
Differentiated, virtual, immersive mindfulness training experiences that will equip administrators, practitioners, and parents with practical strategies to help them prioritize their wellbeing.
Anti-racism, equity, and cultural responsiveness training.
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