American Federation of Teachers New Jersey, AFL-CIO

Join author Dr. Tina H. Boogren for a virtual Solution Tree workshop Sept. 29 and Oct. 6 that’s designed for teachers in the early stages of their careers.

Among the areas of discussion will be practical strategies for instruction and classroom management as well developing plans for decreasing stress and increasing student achievement.

Cost is $689; to register, click here.…

President Joe Biden on Sept. 13 signed an executive order to advance educational equity, excellence and economic opportunity for Hispanics.

Hispanic and Latino students, Biden wrote, “face systemic inequitable barriers in accessing a high-quality education and a fair shot at the American dream.” He goes on to cite such stats as “only 40 percent of Latino children participate in preschool education programs” (with whites at 53 percent) and “only 19 percent of Latino adults have at least a bachelor’s degree compared with 1 in 3 overall, and just 6 percent have completed graduate or professional degree programs, versus 13 percent nationally.”…

After the successful implementation of a digital storytelling unit during the most recent school year, Connecticut high school teacher Kimberly Hellerich says digital storytelling “has a permanent place in my classroom.”

“As we return to class, digital storytelling can give students access to different interpretations of an art form and enable them to explore the concept of empathy through literature, art and music,” Hellerich writes for Edutopia.…