It's that time of year again! You know... students cramming in that last bit of summer reading, teachers preparing classrooms, administrators waiting at the main school doors for...
THE RETURN TO SCHOOL!!
Yes, indeed, summer is "out" and school is back "in!" I can hardly wait! My son Tuvia - you know the "guinea pig" that I do all of my "typical student" testing on - has his uniforms all ready and school supplies all purchased. All that awaits him now is that first day of school. He can hardly wait.
Over at CIJE central, we have been busy as well. We have packaged up all of our new laptops, science supplies and teaching resources to send off to all of our new and returning CIJE network schools. As a matter of fact, this week I am off to San Diego to help one of our schools do a major upgrade to their WiFi system that will give them leading-edge technology to enhance their already educationally rich curriculum. Just another service of CIJE!
Speaking of getting ready for school, there is this great event for those of you in the Los Angeles area. On Sunday, August 27th, at the Ivan Gallery,
2701 S Robertson Blvd, Los Angeles from 8 pm to 10 pm there will be a big book launch (and open house) for...
the Jewish Educators Companion - Practical Tools & Inspirational Ideas - published by the world renowned Behrman House Publishers. This book would make a great resource for you and a fantastic gift to to give to any teacher who may be on your back-to-school shopping list. Now you don't have to believe me (after all, my wife Batsheva wrote it so I am a bit biased) so here are a few quotes from Master Educators who have read the book...
The Jewish Educator's Companion translates sound educational theory into usable strategies for every Jewish educational setting. Educators can use these tools to introduce critical thinking and Jewish values into their games, projects, and activities. An expert in gaming, filmmaking, and other creative learning strategies, Frankel makes leading educational trends accessible and implementable. If you are seeking a menu of ways to make Jewish learning thoughtful and deep while truly engaging learners, this book is a great guide. --Miriam Heller Stern, Ph.D., National Director, School of Education at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of ReligionBatsheva Frankel's new book adds something desperately needed in the Jewish educational world - a toolkit to inspire new and veteran teachers alike. We are preparing the next generation of leaders of the Jewish community; we must create an environment that is conducive to that noble goal. With ideas culled from the best of general education and applied to Jewish education, Frankel's work can move the needle in a meaningful way. --Rabbi Ari Segal, Head of School, Shalhevet High School, Los Angeles
There will be a special book launch price and Batsheva will be on-hand to sign it and "talk teacher" with you... so stop on by! If you can't make it, then the book is available on Amazon (http://a.co/3nuSck2).
So, welcome back to school and I hope to see you on Sunday!
As always, I solicit your comments on my blogsite.
Regards,
Yossie
So, welcome back to school and I hope to see you on Sunday!
As always, I solicit your comments on my blogsite.
Regards,
Yossie
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