March 2019 - California Teacher Development Collaborative

Of Bake Sales, Menstrual Pads, and the Oscars

By Guest Blogger | March 20, 2019 |

The Girls Learn International club at Oakwood School recently won an Oscar for their documentary short, Period. End of Sentence. Learn more about the movement for menstrual equality and the group of students that brought global awareness to this important topic.

Leading With the Brain in Mind

By Kate Sheppard | March 19, 2019 |

Understanding our neurobiological hardwiring plays an essential role in creating environments where teachers and schools can thrive. School leaders have the opportunity to notice the state of escalation occurring in stressful situations and model vulnerability to create space for others to do the same.