PASE Network News

Join Youth Communication on November 15, 2024 at 1:00 PM for their Visible and Vital Webinar. According to the 2019 National School Climate Survey, 84% of trans students felt unsafe at school because of their gender. Compounded with issues of racism, transgender youth of color are more likely to be subjected to racial discrimination than their cisgender peers. This webinar will highlight a true, teen-written story about being a young trans person and foster discussion on how to create a healthy environment for trans and non-binary students to thrive. The session will define key terms like cisgender, transgender, gender queer, and nonbinary, as well the impact racism has on education and a student’s sense of belonging. Participants will leave the session with a deeper understanding of trans and non-binary students and actionable steps they can take to support them. Register via Zoom to save your spot. 

The Opportunity Network (OppNet) invites you to join an upcoming virtual session entitled Thriving Together: A Holistic Approach to Educator & Student Wellness on December 10, 2024 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM. This workshop will explore new ways to prioritize the holistic wellness of educators and students, with a focus on fostering resilience and care in educational settings. The session will dive into OppNet's Wellness Wheel, a comprehensive framework that emphasizes Personal Centeredness as well as Emotional, Intellectual, Physical, Social, Financial, and Occupational Wellness. Participants will uncover practices that center self-care and community care and consider how these approaches can be seamlessly integrated into classrooms, group interactions, and 1:1 advising sessions. The session will offer a dynamic mix of peer conversations, personal reflection, and a mindfulness exercise to give you practical tools to deepen wellness in your work. Learn more and register for the workshop on the Eventbrite page. 

Are you wondering about how Election Day 2024 results may have possible implications for public and government support of afterschool and summer learning programs? Check out this recent Afterschool Alliance blog post that examines the future political landscape in Washington D.C. as party control shifts. Historically there has been overwhelming bipartisan support for afterschool and summer programs due to these programs' roles in fostering academic success, social development, and providing a safe environment for children during out-of-school hours that allows parents peace of mind. Understanding upcoming executive and legislative branch changes in Washington D.C. can highlight potential challenges that need to be addressed, as well as opportunities to seize for the afterschool and summer learning fields. Read more on the Afterschool Alliance blog, Afterschool Snack. 

Educators, students, and families may have questions following the 2024 election, and this will likely be a time of uncertainty for many immigrant families. While it is impossible to predict what will happen in the future, Colorín Colorado curated a recent blog post with potential steps that schools and other youth-serving organizations can take to support students' well-being and foster partnerships with immigrant families. Read more on the Colorín Colorado website. 

Knowledge to Power Catalysts is hosting an upcoming virtual event entitled "Adolescence. Thriving. Learning Ecosystems.” to explore ways to think more broadly about the spaces and conditions in which adolescents learn best and thrive. This October 30, 2024 virtual session from 12:00 PM – 1:15PM will cultivate a conversation with leading researchers across the topics of adolescence, youth thriving, and ecosystems. Together, Dr. Tom Akiva, University of Pittsburgh; Dr. Shawn Ginwright, Harvard Graduate School of Education; and Dr. Joanna Williams, Search Institute and the National Scientific Council on Adolescence will discuss their research and the intersections between these three concepts. The conversation will challenge participants to expand the way we think about and measure our collective work to support thriving adolescents. Register via Zoom.