TRIO Training Academy

The Penn State TRIO Training Academy provides professional development for TRIO professionals and others who advocate for underrepresented populations.

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“Attendance policies end up disproportionately punishing families dealing with out-of-school crises in their lives... We instead suggest using unexcused absence from school as a signal to channel resources to the children and families who need them most.” https://t.co/yoyVh9QwXJ

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Probably one of the most important skills:

Tolerance of ambiguity: Being comfortable with uncertainty and willing to make decisions and plans in the face of incomplete information.

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Speaker spotlight! Join us on October 19-21 with Ben Speaks who will be presenting, “Apraxia Effects and Stigmas: A Real to Life Autistic’s Perspective” at the Understanding Autism through the Actually Autistic Lens virtual conference.

Register: https://t.co/HNXVSovCUC

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Speaker spotlight! Join us on October 19-21 with @AutisticTyping who will be presenting, “Integrating Indigenous Knowledge with Modern Supports” at the Understanding Autism through the Actually Autistic Lens virtual conference.

Register https://t.co/HNXVSoNejc

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Speaker Spotlight! Join us on October 19-21 with The Autistic OT who will be presenting: Autistics Parenting Autistics at the Understanding Autism through the Actually Autistic Lens virtual conference.

Register here: https://t.co/HNXVSoNejc

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This event is specifically designed, developed, and facilitated by autistic speakers. You will hear from experts and advocates through the lens of #actuallyautistic adults.

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For many students, the end of the school day is the beginning of occupational or caregiving responsibilities. https://t.co/0aAuB6wYBX

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Try again! @theawkwardyeti

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Education Department says Title IX protects LGBTQ students https://t.co/brfGgTdNR9 #college #collegetalk #LGBTQ #TitleIX #education #Highered #educhat #highschool #parenting #collegenews #edchat

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U.S. News names the best public schools in the country for 2021. https://t.co/HgBZlSdRBo

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Confused about what different gender terms mean? Or not sure how to ask someone for their pronouns?

NPR put together a 101 guide to common terms about gender identity, how to talk about gender respectfully — and why it matters. #pride

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LGBTQ history is often taught "as if queer people suddenly crossed a rainbow bridge into the earthly realm in the 1960s ... having never existed or resisted before." This #PrideMonth, commit to uplifting queer figures who lived throughout history. https://t.co/ACpkq0qEPQ

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The topic has exploded in the public arena this spring—especially in K-12, where numerous state legislatures are debating bills seeking to ban its use in the classroom. https://t.co/vqKqeAQLYq

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2. Ask, “What do you think?”

Ask, “What do you think?” It shows that you are open to ideas, are listening and care about what they have to say. Who doesn’t like a boss with these qualities? Employees are more engaged if they feel respected.

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Does your brain feel foggy lately? Having a hard time getting out of bed? Maybe feeling more irritable than usual? That's a normal reaction to the past year we've had — and you're not alone.

Here are some tips to fight the mental fog and exhaustion: https://t.co/Q7fLsJEbtb

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But what if we could watch entire lives as they unfold through time? What if we could study people from the time that they were teenagers all the way into old age to see what really keeps people happy and healthy? https://t.co/BPclYBCOee

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This need to find the fit between the job posting and your background does not mean telling white lies and inventing experience or key words that you can’t defend. It does mean applying for those positions that align with your experience and achievements. https://t.co/QZAKODn597

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The Louvre Just Put Its Entire Art Collection Online for Free – Robb Report https://t.co/9zBVqcmIgP

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When leaders look like they are just applying some “motivational technique” they read about, people see right through the superficial, obligatory effort. It looks like they are checking off the “I motivated someone today” box. https://t.co/UrATcvXG9v

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The American Families Plan will provide free tuition at community colleges and increase the maximum Federal Pell Grant by about $1,400, but the President’s proposal does not address student loan forgiveness. https://t.co/RhdwCv2PST