In April I was part of the Aspen Institute’s Launch of the Youth and Family Call to Actions. I was on a panel with Gov. Terry McAuliffe and members of the Youth Commission and another Parent Panel member, Diana Prichard. Below is the video of the Call to Action.
The day commenced with Youth Commissioners sharing moments of “Imagine if…”
RT and click through to sign on to our Youth Call to Action if you agree that school should prepare students for the workforce. https://t.co/TKCZbB7lKp #HowLearningHappens pic.twitter.com/DooFQJk2th
— AspenSEAD (@AspenSEAD) April 11, 2018
“Imagine if every child went to school feeling safe and valued and welcome. ”
YOUTH CALL TO ACTION LIVESTREAM TODAY 9am: @AspenSEAD’s Youth Commission releases their call to action this morning! | #HowLearningHappens
9AM: https://t.co/4pKtr4GesM pic.twitter.com/ou2fAqPJIo
— SparkAction (@sparkaction) April 6, 2018
Mutual respect and celebration of our differences is needed. Click through to sign on to our Youth Call to Action. https://t.co/TKCZbB7lKp #HowLearningHappens pic.twitter.com/RaPCa5dVCP
— AspenSEAD (@AspenSEAD) April 18, 2018
The event was moderated by Tim Shriver, who serves as Commission Co-Chair.
“We’re not just here to have a discussion, we’re here to amplify the voices of these parents and kids” says Commission Co-Chair @TimShriver #howlearninghappens You can take action now by signing on: https://t.co/eDlOu67iWC
— AspenSEAD (@AspenSEAD) April 6, 2018
The first panel was moderated by Gov. McAuliffe. The Youth Commissioners were Grace Dolan-Sandrino and Eric Guerci. The parent panelists were Diana Prichard and yours truly. We outlined our vision for social emotional and academic development in schools.
Every day I need to know how to manage my emotions at work, how to work well with others… we need to be teaching our kids all of these skills early on says Parent Advisory Panel member @dianalimongi #howlearninghappens pic.twitter.com/DcHnpe5619
— AspenSEAD (@AspenSEAD) April 6, 2018
@graceadvocates explains that #schoolsafety entails ending school-to-prison-pipeline thru #SEL such as student-led #RestorativeJustice Circles instead of suspensions and expulsions as @DukeEllingtonDC is beginning to implement @AspenSEAD #howlearninghappens pic.twitter.com/PPaaNvI5xu
— Karen Dolan (@karendolan) April 6, 2018
“Adults need to model social and emotional competencies or students can’t learn them.” – @diana_prichard #HowLearningHappens pic.twitter.com/BUbVjOsaXo
— AspenSEAD (@AspenSEAD) April 6, 2018
Every student needs an adult in the building they can trust and they can go to says Youth Commissioner @EricLGuerci #HowLearningHappens pic.twitter.com/JLG4BaPUFI
— AspenSEAD (@AspenSEAD) April 6, 2018
The second panel was comprised of educators who talked about what they have seen work in their schools, and what we need inschols to help kids succeed.
Shayne Evans of @AcademyChi wins: “every young person is already brilliant.” 🙌 #HowLearningHappens pic.twitter.com/iNjBMTBZsL
— Diana aka LadydeeLG (@dianalimongi) April 6, 2018
Commissioner @KarenPittman tells us: Learning requires engagement. Engagment means: what I’m learning is relevant, rigorous and I’ll have the chance to actually apply it someplace. #howlearninghappens
— AspenSEAD (@AspenSEAD) April 6, 2018
We have to love all young people. Not just tolerate difference, but actually celebrate and love our young people –Council of Distinguished Educators member, Shayne Evans of the @AcademyChi #howlearninghappens pic.twitter.com/eXvFFDfTEv
— AspenSEAD (@AspenSEAD) April 6, 2018
You can check out the video below and if you want to check out my kiddo getting a shoutout by Tim Shriver, go to minute 1:02:40.
To learn more about the Aspen Call to Action click here.
