In the first episode of our series “Mental Health & America’s Kids,” we learn about the social and emotional learning program that Van Ness Elementary School incorporates into their curriculum. "Mental Health & America’s Kids" is in collaboration with the @chanzuckerberg
Today founding HoS Cynthia Robinson-Rivers was named an @EdLoCnational #BoulderFund awardee, an award supportive of efforts to replicate the #VanNess school model, rooted in the understanding that academic success is inextricably linked to overall well-being #BlackHistoryMonth
I am filled w/gratitude for the parents, educators & community members who came out tonight to discuss how to build & cultivate inclusive & welcoming school communities for all students. Special thanks to @RobinsonRivers@VanNessDCPS@edforwarddc@kindred_dc@charlesallen
Thank you @edutopia for this amazing set of videos. They are an invaluable resource for our teachers as we learn more about the science of learning & development.
On modeling self-regulation through tone of voice: “The sweet spot is calm, neutral, assertive, and the teachers who get the best responses from kids are the ones that have mastered that the best.”
—Cynthia Robinson-Rivers, head of Van Ness Elementary
Thank you @VanNessDCPS students, teachers and administrators for a great visit this morning. I was so impressed with students and teachers work in the classrooms and the leadership of Head of School Cynthia Robinson-Rivers. @dcpublicschools#EveryDayCounts
I’m always impressed by what I see at @VanNessDCPS. Thrilled to surprise them with the Excellence in School Innovation Award for #StandingOvationDC 2018!