Language is so much more than words ❤ How are you celebrating and honoring the language of your students and their families?

#DYK : Young people with mentors are more likely to:

👩‍🎓 Go to college
⛹️ Participate in sports & extracurriculars
🙋‍♂️ Volunteer in their communities

So what are you waiting for? Help students succeed & become a mentor today! partnershipstudentsuccess.org/answer-the-cal… #NationalMentoringMonth

As the soft launch of 2024-25 FAFSA® form is underway, the form is available for short periods of time to ensure a better experience for students and families.

We will not share information submitted during this soft launch period with schools, states and scholarship…

#DYK : You may be eligible for free high-speed internet from one of 20 participating providers through the The FCC's Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)!

Find out how to apply at GetInternet.gov.

Thinking about how to engage ML families in your school community when you return from the holiday break? Check out these one-page resources on our website! sites.google.com/view/scesoltea…

As many schools head into winter break this week, a special 'Thank you!' to all the teachers who have worked so hard in 2023. We hope you use the time off to rest & recharge for 2024! 🔋

#ThankYouThursday #HappyHolidays

Looking for some holiday reading? Thanks to Megan T. on our Leadership Team for sharing this gorgeous book and some neat activities to go along with it. Have you read Dreamers by Yuyi Morales?

CLICKABLE version here: drive.google.com/file/d/1Sib-JI…

Making reading comprehensible for newcomers!

School librarians are community builders, innovators, collaborators, and so much more - including one of the best resources a student can have as they navigate the school year: blog.ed.gov/2023/10/school… #NationalBookMonth

SC State Library Talking Book Services is pleased to be partnering with SCETV, South Carolina Department on Aging, and Carolina Family Engagement Center on the Wise and Wired initiative to promote digital literacy among senior citizens. whosonthemove.com/new-south-caro…

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay . #BeThe1To check in on your friends and loved ones. Learn more at bethe1to.com.

And if you're in need of extra emotional support, we're here for you. Call or text 988. You can also chat with us online at 988lifeline.org/chat and…

Making Content Comprehensible for Social Studies 🌎 Clickable version here: drive.google.com/file/d/1HsnKJM…

NEW: Students who have access to high-quality, holistic #MentalHealth supports in schools are not only healthier physically but are also more likely to graduate from high school & successfully complete postsecondary education. #PlantingSEADsLearn more: edtru.st/MentalHealthSE…

It's Mental Illness Awareness Week. 🧡

Let us remember mental health knows no bounds and supporting it is a responsibility we all share. Together we can open doors to have conversations that matter. Conversations have the power to dispel darkness and bring hope. #TalkAwayTheDark

Parents: #DYK that comic books & graphic novels can help your kids increase their literacy skills? 📖

Visit Library of Congress to learn how comic books & graphic novels can be used as educational resources for students of all ages: blogs.loc.gov/headlinesandhe… #NationalComicBookDay

It's not too late to register for Thursday's webinar featuring Jamie Harris of the EdTech Center at World Education!

Join us at 3pm on 9/21 to explore themes in digital literacy, skills, and resilience. Register: ow.ly/o8IU50PI5Ee

#Webinar #FamilyLearning #EdTech

The South Carolina Department of Education is requesting public comment for amendments to the 2023 Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Plan.

scde.formstack.com/forms/2023_sc_…

'Though sustaining a strong connection between school and home can become more difficult in middle and high school, it’s worth the extra effort to support long-term student success.'
edutopia.org/video/engage-m…

Happy #GrandparentsDay ! ❤️

Today we celebrate the incredible role our grandparents play in our lives. Let's take a moment to cherish the wisdom, joy, and love they bring every day. 👵👴