Andy Quintana

He/Him/His. Advocate for equity, justice, and anti-racist education. Views, opinions etc. are my own.

[San Diego Police Department @SanDiegoPD]

⚠️SHELTER-IN-PLACE ⚠️

The San Diego Police Department is advising residents to shelter in place due to a severed gas line in the 1200 block of Essex Street from Vermont Street to Richmond Street.

Please avoid the area and follow all directions from first responders.

Residents nearby should remain indoors, close all windows and doors, and avoid anything that could create a spark or open flame until the area is declared safe.

Updates will be provided as they become available.

[San Diego County Office of Education @SanDiegoCOE]

@SanDiegoCOE's next leader will be Dr. Gloria E. Ciriza! She serves as the SDCOE assistant superintendent of Student Services and Programs and is the county Board of Education's selection to serve as the next county superintendent of schools. Learn more at https://t.co/OqGqnj4rEg

[MindShift @MindShiftKQED]

All young people—including LGBTQ+ youth and children of LGBTQ+ families—have the right to safe, affirming and inclusive schools; on this point, responsible adults agree. @learnforjustice https://t.co/5oNYWDDOT8

[Learning for Justice @learnforjustice]

Conversations about African and Indigenous cultures are essential for learning about the history and making connections with a broader world. And talking about commonalities helps build empathy. This article offers talking points and activities.https://t.co/7NbgnkMQnH

[San Diego County Office of Education @SanDiegoCOE]

LGBTQIA+ History Month in October was founded in 1994 by high school history teacher Rodney Wilson. Learn more about this recognition month, the importance of representation, and find resources to grow your knowledge and understanding. https://t.co/L0CT1fSDcU

[San Diego County Office of Education @SanDiegoCOE]

The free educational programming on @SanDiegoCOE's iTV Cable 16 has shows about math, history, the arts, and more. Access the channel on Cox and Spectrum on channel 16, AT&T channel 99, or streamed online at https://t.co/AVXgEsgsrg.

[San Diego County Office of Education @SanDiegoCOE]

The @SanDiegoCOE annual Career Pathways Conference theme is 🚀 Launching to the Future! You won't want to miss the inspiring keynote speaker Dr. Olivia Graeve @UCSDJacobs and engaging learning sessions on Oct. 12. It's free for San Diego County teachers! https://t.co/n1dWdJR8xT

[San Diego County Office of Education @SanDiegoCOE]

The @SanDiegoCOE annual Career Pathways Conference theme is 🚀 Launching to the Future! You won't want to miss the inspiring keynote speaker Dr. Olivia Graeve @UCSDJacobs and engaging learning sessions on Oct. 12. It's free for San Diego County teachers! https://t.co/n1dWdJR8xT

[MindShift @MindShiftKQED]

Each student will receive nine hours of individual, group or family therapy per week — nearly the same amount children get in residential treatment facilities. @MelanieAsmar @ChalkbeatCO @CCSDK12 https://t.co/EGKZDzdzOU

[San Diego County Office of Education @SanDiegoCOE]

Have an equity practice that other educators can learn from and apply to ensure all students can succeed in school and in life? Now's the time to submit a proposal to present at the SDCOE #EquityIsLoveInAction Conference. https://t.co/NQ5PiZ9nOy

[San Diego County Office of Education @SanDiegoCOE]

September is Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month. Remind your students, friends, and loved ones that it's OK to ask for help if they're not OK. Everyone can play a role in suicide prevention. Find ways to help on our website 💛 #mentalhealthmatters
https://t.co/1eCX18FnYs

[San Diego County Office of Education @SanDiegoCOE]

California’s CalKIDS Program has set up college savings accounts with at least $500 each for 3.6 million students identified as low-income. Parents and students can check on the program’s eligibility tool to see if their student qualifies for an account: https://t.co/UasFrbYYU6

[Eduporium @Eduporium]

Skoog is a tactile device that students can use to create sound and #music based on how they touch its sides. It's also compatible with several mobile apps and a variety of other #STEAM tools.

https://t.co/JJL5ecOuRs

[Learning for Justice @learnforjustice]

These short videos help students understand concepts like the critical role slavery and the slave trade played in the early American economy.

As well as the revolutionary and everyday resistance of enslaved people to a system that would dehumanize them.
https://t.co/609n2TdI9L

[Learning for Justice @learnforjustice]

This toolkit includes resources that can help you teach about American slavery in an honest and age-appropriate way while lifting up the voices and lives of enslaved people.
https://t.co/aqqmRYrpTn

[Learning for Justice @learnforjustice]

Celebrate James Baldwin's birthday with this One World poster!
“If you know whence you came, there is really no limit to where you can go.”
https://t.co/tVORs3CayX

[Learning for Justice @learnforjustice]

“A strong sense of justice can form in a young child’s mind when they read books that tell the truth. When they grow into adulthood, that sense of justice can guide them in how they vote and where they work.”—Debbie Reese
https://t.co/8SzkEoLwaB

[DualLangNetwork @DLELnetwork]

Dual Language Orientation
R U a teacher or administrator newly assigned to a Calif. Dual Language site?
Review essentials of highly effective DLI Programs: short FREE webinar after school 3:30-5pm
Tues. Aug. 15 https://t.co/mjXvIuoxgH
or
Thurs. Aug. 17 https://t.co/MqPufLesrz

[Canvas by Instructure @Canvas_by_Inst]

As some of you have heard, our new #InstructureCast Podcast has officially launched! And in honor of the new podcast, we are throwing it back to the original #canvascasters podcast and giving away some retro collectible canvascasters swag!
Here is how to enter the giveaway:
🐼Follow @instructurecast and @instructure on Twitter and Instagram
🐼Subscribe to InstructureCast: https://t.co/rHNLJ1pGhr
🐼Fill out this form: https://t.co/hqIFqJG72F

Two winners will be chosen the week of August 7th. USA Only. Winner will be chosen at random.

[MindShift @MindShiftKQED]

Author @IamGMJohnson says that some of their former classmates are now high school teachers, and recognize the book's value for students who may be struggling with questions about their own identities. @ReenaAdvani @rachel_treisman

https://t.co/7Fw9T83GRY