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Building a Partnership with Local Community College To Increase Access to Learning Opportunities
Meriden Public Schools partnered with its local community college to exchange high school classroom space for free college courses for Meriden staff and students.
Use of Outdoor Spaces for Instruction at Meriden Public Schools
Photo examples of how Meriden Public Schools leveraged outdoor spaces for in-person instruction during the pandemic.
Rethinking Spaces and Opportunities for Learning, Especially the Arts
Meriden Public Schools leveraged partnerships and community spaces to create safe, outdoor learning spaces for the district’s classrooms during the pandemic.
Forging Partnership with Neighboring District To Share Resources
Meriden Public Schools partnered with a neighboring district for a teacher exchange and to share resources.
Launching Community Circles To Better Support Students
In response to the pandemic, Cedar Rapids Community School district implemented a district-wide family engagement plan based around quarterly phone calls to surface needs and concerns from families.
Restructuring Specials Schedules
In response to the pandemic, Cedar Rapids Community School district prioritized art and music by shifting the schedule to increase the frequency of classes from weekly to daily.
Career-Oriented Learning Work at Mendon-Upton Regional School District
David Quinn, Director of Technology Integration at Mendon-Upton Regional School District, gives an overview of the career-oriented learning work being done in the district in partnership with local organizations.
Inspiring Careers: Dr. Samantha Russak of Southwick's Zoo
A video recording of a live Q&A session on what it’s like to be a veterinarian with Dr. Samantha Russak of Southwick's Zoo and students at Mendon-Upton Regional School District.
Museum of Science, Boston - Model of the Atom Exhibit Rubric
Example of a project rubric from the Museum of Science, Boston on building a model of the atom, which mirrors an exhibit that can be seen in the museum.
Community Partnerships for Career-Oriented Learning Work
Building external partnerships that encourage students to think about how to interact with external entities and design authentic projects aligned with future careers in mind.
Flexibly Redeploying Classified Staff to Student Support
Monterey Peninsula Unified School District creatively leveraged personnel, particularly staff whose capacities were freed up, to address various student and family needs, such as attendance and engagement when shifting to distanced learning.