UA Education Renewal Zone

U of A ERZ is a K-12 initiative funded by the state of Arkansas to help improve public school performance/academic achievement. Director: Lindsey Swagerty

[Office of Teacher Ed @TeachEd_UA]

A huge thank you to the University of Arkansas President of our Ed Rising RSO, @parker_evatt for his commitment to volunteering at the National @EducatorsRising conference. 👏👏👏#hogsloveteaching @uacoehp

[UA Education Renewal Zone @UARKERZ]

Ready to kick off the ADE 2021 Summit! It looks a little different but it is so nice to be together again with friends. #ADESE

[UA Education Renewal Zone @UARKERZ]

COVID-19 has greatly affected teachers and their overall well-being. Below we have shared an informative article on what it has been like for teachers during the global pandemic and how it has affected burnout rates.

https://t.co/QSpsIRcqH7

[UA Education Renewal Zone @UARKERZ]

See article posted below from https://t.co/KDlSe7EFW9 for some insightful information about student anxiety and how/why it may show up for them inside the classroom! #TeachAR #SupportOurStudents

https://t.co/z9v9qxpHgy

[UA Education Renewal Zone @UARKERZ]

With the holidays approaching, classrooms may become restless and noisy!

Use the link to explore 51 different Mindfulness activities to do with your students within the classroom:

https://t.co/2TjXw7awfH

[UA Education Renewal Zone @UARKERZ]

Today, Tina Boogren has been exploring & dissecting Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs for ALL educators starting from the bottom & working our way up:

Level 1= Physiological Needs
Level 2= Safety Needs
Level 3= Love and Belonging Needs
Level 4= Esteem Needs
Level 5= Self-Actualization

[UA Education Renewal Zone @UARKERZ]

“In an average 6-hour school day, a teacher will make 1,500 educational decisions per day during a typical school year” - Tina Boogren

[UA Education Renewal Zone @UARKERZ]

Our wonderful PD with Tina Boogren started off this morning with this thought-provoking quote, “When people experience positive emotions, their thinking tends to become more creative, flexible, and integrative.” -Southwick and Charney, 2012

[UA Education Renewal Zone @UARKERZ]

Use the link below to register for this wonderful PD opportunity designed for ALL educators!

Friday Oct. 16, 8:30AM-3:30PM

Tina Boogren will dive into the personal side of teaching, offering crucial advice, empathy, & new-teacher support.

To register:
https://t.co/LJBoXLWeJz

[UA Education Renewal Zone @UARKERZ]

The Education Renewal Zone at the University of Arkansas could not be more excited to be a part of this incredible project! #ENGAGEArkansas #GraduationAlliance

[Arkansas Department of Education @ArkansasEd]

ADE is excited to partner with the state’s Education Renewal Zones and Graduation Alliance to launch the ENGAGE Arkansas attendance and re-engagement initiative at no cost to districts. Learn more at https://t.co/m0MEAyONT2. #ARStudentFocused

[UA Education Renewal Zone @UARKERZ]

Please see below for a wonderful resource regarding teacher self-care and how it can be implemented in your own school! Self-care is critical during these difficult times. Refill your own cup, so that you can pour into your students' lives!

https://t.co/WyY05TP6DP

[Graduation Alliance @GradAlliance]

We're excited to partner with The Arkansas Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to introduce ENGAGE Arkansas: a program that assists districts in engaging students who disengaged during the transition to remote learning. Read more below. https://t.co/PhobJZSg9D

[Arkansas Department of Education @ArkansasEd]

You can learn more about the ENGAGE Arkansas: Attendance and Re-engagement Initiative at https://t.co/m0MEAyONT2. #EngagementMattersAR #ARStudentFocused

[Attendance Works @attendanceworks]

Five days and counting until our final AAC 2020 webinar! Speakers from Butte County, CA, East Haven, CT, Baltimore, MD, and Brooklyn, NY will share promising, trauma-informed approaches to engage and support students and families. Register https://t.co/vhuurZ8jpI #SchoolEveryDay

[Solution Tree @SolutionTree]

How would you define student self-efficacy? How are you building it in your classroom?

Questions to ponder🤔

[UA Education Renewal Zone @UARKERZ]

This week's post includes an article summarizing 12 major issues we are facing in the field of Education now in 2020.

https://t.co/bG1HVIAZrl

[UA Education Renewal Zone @UARKERZ]

The U of A ERZ will begin offering a weekly post for educators during these unprecedented times in our profession. Posts will include articles, videos, and ideas relating to current events, self-care, classroom tips, and much more!

[Office of Teacher Ed @TeachEd_UA]

Drumroll please! 🥁...the #10 reason for joining @uaedrising this year....We ALL could use more support this year, and Ed Rising provides you with an amazing community! Join NOW! 💯

#hogsloveteaching @uaedrising @uarkerz @uacoehp #uark

[Scarlett Lewis @ScarlettMLewis]

Choose Love is the fastest growing no cost, comprehensive, lifespan Social and Emotional Learning program in the world! Choose Love and be part of the solution. #chooSELove #socialemotionallearning

[AStateERZ @AStateERZ]

Thank you Cindy Hogue for leading our ERZ Directors the past five years & the many years you served the @ArkansasEd Our state is all the better because of you. I will greatly miss working with you. Prayers you have many travels and many healthy & happy pets in the coming years.