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NWPE Grant: Drumming Across the World
posted by: Melissa | March 24, 2022, 10:15 am   

Today's Guest Post is by Ellen Lewing, a winner of NWPE's grant program.

 

The students at Whitworth Elementary are extremely grateful to NWPE for choosing Ellen Lewing to be a recipient of a fall 2021 Classroom Grant. The project was called “Drumming across the World.” With the help of Northwest Professional Educators, the school purchased fourteen African djembe drums, maracas, and a “World Music Drumming Ensemble & Song” curriculum guide.

 
Weekly News Round-Up for January 31st
posted by: Melissa | January 31, 2020, 03:54 pm   

 

Each week, NWPE brings its members a round-up of what’s happening in education. From big, eye-catching headlines to the stories most papers overlook, we find the news our members really want to see. This week: school choice is both celebrated and criticized.

 
Weekly News Round-Up for August 23rd
posted by: Melissa | August 23, 2019, 10:02 am   

Each week, NWPE brings its members a round-up of what’s happening in education. From big, eye-catching headlines to the stories most papers overlook, we find the news our members really want to see. This week: suspending suspensions, growing support for teacher pay, angry teachers, and more!

 
Tips for Self-Care in the New School Year
posted by: Melissa | August 21, 2019, 09:56 am   

Self-care is a touchy topic for educators. We all verbally acknowledge its importance. We know that step one in caring for our students is caring for ourselves. Yet, when push comes to shove and we’re deep in the trenches by September or October, it just doesn’t seem to be that much of a priority. Educators in all settings are encouraged to give of themselves, and there’s just not that much support when it comes to caring for yourself. Soon enough, an educator can realize that they’re running themselves ragged and working to the point of exhaustion.

 
How Do You Get Students To Attend School?
posted by: Melissa | June 05, 2019, 02:15 pm   

No matter the age or grade, getting students to actually attend classes is one of the most challenging struggles a school will face. According to Attendance Works, more than 8 million students were chronically absent in the 2015-2016 school year. These absences can lead to lower test scores, a higher rate of failing a grade, and a higher rate of dropping out of school.

 
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