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Nonprofit education consortium in #STL, MO, serving K-12 staff and students since 1928. http://edplus.org Sign up for our newsletter: https://go.edplus.org/NewsletterSignUp Register for our workshops: https://www.edpluslearn.com/

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Media literacy is more than a skillβ€”it’s a superpower. Understanding how media shapes perceptions and choices empowers us to engage critically and responsibly.

Discover how you can make an impact during #MediaLiteracyWeek 2025 at mlw.namle.org

27.10.2025 13:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Some Social Emotional Lessons Improve How Kids do at School, Yale Study Finds | KQED Despite political backlash, students who received soft skill instruction made gains in reading and math scores.

Yale Study Finds Some Social Emotional Lessons Improve How Kids do at School https://ow.ly/prc750XfxxO
#SEL #K12 #SocialEmotionalLearning

22.10.2025 14:20 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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SAVE THE DATES: June 3–4, 2026!
#ELevateSTL26 brings #K12 educators together to share best practices, explore strategies for supporting English Learners, & build networks across the region. For leaders, EL educators & content teachers.
CFP + registration coming soon!
#EdPlus #ELL #STLedu

20.10.2025 17:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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MASL School Librarian of the Year nominations are open!

Find more info at https://maslonline.org/award/school-librarian-of-the-year/ Nomination deadline is November 1! #MASL #MOedu #SchoolLibrarian #K12

17.10.2025 15:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We design professional learning with schools, not for themβ€”honoring teacher expertise while bringing in research-based practices. From workshops to coaching, every plan is custom.
Learn more: edplus.org/custompd

#EdPlus #STLedu #K12 #CustomPD

15.10.2025 14:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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From numbers to narrativesβ€”Data Demystified shows how data can inform instruction, personalize learning & celebrate growth.
Gain practical strategies + #AI tools to boost confidence. Dec 5. Register: EDPLUSLEARN.COM
#EdPlus #ArtificalIntelligence

13.10.2025 17:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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2025-26 New Special Education Teacher Academy | October 23, 2025 - November 20, 2025 |8:30 - 3:30 This multi-session training is designed for New Special Education Teachers. In addition to the information provided about the Special Education Process, Writing Quality IEP’s and Progress Monitoring, we will discuss struggles new teachers often face and share helpful resources. Compliance to the Missouri State Plan and the Standards and Indicators will be stressed.Attendance is required at all three sessions:Thursday, October 23, 2025Thursday, November 6, 2025Thursday, November 20, 2025

2025–26 New Special Education Teacher Academy beings October 23!

Designed for new #SPED teachers - explore the process, write strong IEPs, monitor progress & gain resources/support.

Register today at https://go.edplus.org/NewSPEDAcademy_October

#EdPlus #STLedu #K12 #specialeducation

09.10.2025 14:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Mental Health First Aid

Join Oct. 20 for the FREE Youth #MentalHealth First Aid workshop.

This workshop is perfect for teachers, school staff, coaches, counselors, parents, and anyone working with young people.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/Y07I50X3P5I
#EdPlus #STLedu #worldmentalhealthday

07.10.2025 18:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Banned Books Week | October 5-11, 2025 Legendary Actor/Author/Activist George Takei Named Honorary Chair of Banned Books Week 2025 Pioneering actor, author, and activist George Takei has been named honorary chair of Banned Books Week, which will take place October 5 – 11, 2025. Takei will be joined in leading the annual event by youth ho…

October 5 - 11 is #BannedBooksWeek.

This year’s Banned Books Week theme reminds us that the right to read belongs to everyone and that censorship has no place in contemporary society.

Learn more: https://bannedbooksweek.org/
#WeReadBannedBooks #CensorshipIsSo1984 #EdPlus

05.10.2025 17:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This October, let’s recognize the principals who shape our schools and communities. Visit principalsmonth.org for ideas on how to celebrate and show appreciation.
#ThankAPrincipal #NationalPrincipalsMonth

03.10.2025 17:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#innovate26 Call for Proposals

Your results can inspire others. πŸš€

Share your strategy at **#innovate26** β†’ https://edplus.org/proposals
First round CFP scoring begins October 30!

#EdPlus #EdTech #STLedu #K12

02.10.2025 15:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us Oct. 27 for a FREE lunch & learn from Wilson Language Training - Structured Literacy in Action: Success in MTSS. Explore IDA’s Structured Literacy InfoMap + see how Science of Reading principles work in practice.
Register πŸ‘‰ https://lnk.bio/educationplusstl
#EdPlus #MTSS #Literacy #STLedu

01.10.2025 17:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Last week, the Saint Louis Science Leadership Consortium (SSLC) toured the Made Makerspace & learned more about opportunities from Defined Learning.

Check out all the #PLN's we support at https://lnk.bio/educationplusstl & find the one that's right for you

#EdPlus #STLedu #ScienceEdu #K12 #STEM

30.09.2025 16:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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NEW DATE!

This isn’t just a workshopβ€”it’s an immersive #AI showcase facilitated by schoolai with #EdPlus on December 4!
Explore real classroom applications, connect with peers, and leave with concrete strategies for meaningful AI use in #K12.

Register at https://go.edplus.org/SchoolaiShowcase

26.09.2025 13:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Young people face mental health challenges too - and they need adults who know how to help. πŸ’™

Join our Youth Mental Health First Aid workshop to learn how to:
βœ” Recognize signs
βœ” Offer support
βœ” Build confidence

Learn more: go.edplus.org/MentalHealth...
#EdPlus #mentalhealth #K12

25.09.2025 13:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Helping Children Cope: Talking to Kids About Violence and Tragedy in the News - Minnesota Children's Museum

Resources on talking to children about violence in the news, compiled by the Minnesota Children’s Museum
mcm.org/helping-chil...

11.09.2025 15:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Do you have an innovative idea making an impact? πŸŽ‰

Share it at #innovate26 June 2–3, 2026!
Call for proposals open now through Dec. 10 β†’ edplus.org/proposals
#EdPlus #STLedu #K12

03.09.2025 14:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ep. 9 of the #threadED podcast "Celebrating Dr. Ford" is out now!
Listen on our website, or where ever you get your podcasts www.edplus.org/threaded
#EdPlus

02.09.2025 18:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join our year-long virtual study club on Ambitious Science Teaching! Explore strategies to engage students with real-world science while building community. Book included with registration.
Begins Sept. 17.

Learn more: www.edpluslearn.com/Ambitious-Sc...
#EdPlus #ScienceTeachers #bookstudy

26.08.2025 16:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Congratulations to the St. Louis area Teacher of the Year semifinalists!
Read the press release: dese.mo.gov/dese-announc...

#EdPlus #STLedu #K12

18.08.2025 17:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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EducationPlus Family Fun Walk/Run The EducationPlus Family Fun Walk/Run is on Saturday August 23, 2025.

Final days to sign up for the EdPlus Family Fun Walk/Run on Aug. 23 at Creve Coeur Park!
$25 registration includes a t-shirt, medal & more. Proceeds fund $1,000 scholarships for future educators. Register: runsignup.com/Race/MO/Sain...

#EdPlus #STLedu #RunSTL

11.08.2025 17:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Welcome Neighbor STL seeks volunteer tutors for weekly 1-hr in-home English lessons with refugee women in St. Louis.

No experience neededβ€”training & materials provided.
Sign up: bit.ly/4g6pCmC #ELL #STLedu

08.08.2025 16:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ep. 7 of the #threadED podcast:

Hear how Building Thinking Classrooms is shifting the focus to student-led problem solving in our latest threadED episode. 🎧 #MathEd #BTC #threadEDpodcast #EdPlus

edplus.org/threaded

06.08.2025 19:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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As more educators enter the profession through alternative certification, strong support is key. The MTDS Teach Now: Alt Cert Institute is designed to help these teachers build essential skills!

Learn more & register at edpluslearn.com.

01.07.2025 13:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The new school year will be here before we know it. Now is a great time to start planning your 2025-26 school year PD!

Check out our current events calendar at edpluslearn.com!

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Need help finding free summer meals for kids in your area? MO DHSS offers an interactive map to help families locate nearby Summer Food Service Program sites.

Find the interactive map here: bit.ly/43NihYx

You can text β€œSummer Meals” to 914-342-7744 or call 888-435-1464 for info.

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🎧 Check out the threadED podcastβ€”real talk with educators and innovators shaping the future of learning. From AI to equity, we dive into the topics that matter most in education.

πŸ”— Listen at edplus.org/threaded or wherever you get your podcasts.

11.06.2025 14:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We're hiring an Event Coordinator!
Help plan and run conferences, recognition events & more at #EdPlus.

If you're detail-oriented and thrive on managing logistics, timelines and vendor relationshipsβ€”we want to hear from you!

πŸ—“ Apply by June 12: edplus.org/jobsno

04.06.2025 00:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#ELevateSTL25 is next weekβ€”there's still time to register!

Join K-12 educators to explore best practices for supporting English Learners. Open to leaders, EL educators and content teachers.

Register: lnk.bio/educationplu...
#ELeducators #K12 #EdPlus #MOedu

29.05.2025 13:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🌞 Summer Hours Announcement 🌞

Starting June 2, our summer hours are:
Monday–Thursday: 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Closed on Fridays through July 24

We’ll be closed Thursday, June 19 for Juneteenth and Thursday, July 3 and Friday, July 4 for Independence Day

Regular office hours resume Monday, July 28

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