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Duquesne Brings Yoga Practice to Students
Jessica Murrman has long been a proponent of yoga, praising its physical and mental benefits. Now, she gets to share that passion with the district’s students. Murrman, along with Ellie Kyle, began teaching a yoga elective this quarter, offered to the district’s 7th and 8th grade students. “It’s been going really well,” said Murrman. “I’ve
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SEEKS Stakeholders Convene at Cornell School District
Project SEEKS SES member school districts, university partners, and community partners gathered at Cornell School District on November 18 to share updates and discuss the future of the project. The SEEKS initiative continues to facilitate and fund important work in the field of Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), and the meeting provided an opportunity for project partners
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Q&A: Jeff Rojik
This week’s featured Q&A is with Jeff Rojik, principal of Burchfield Primary School in the Shaler Area School District. What is something positive that you want others to know about your school? Dr. Rojik: The staff is the most amazing, creative, selfless, and dedicated group of people. They ‘feed off’ of the great things that
October Spotlight: Mon Valley Students See Benefits of BATE Exercise Program
A growing number of schools across the country are turning to an innovative approach to address behavioral issues. Mon Valley School has reintegrated the Behavior Adaptation Through Exercise (BATE) program to improve student behavior, emotional regulation, and academic performance. Early data from schools that have implemented the program suggest that regular, structured physical activity can
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Q&A: Dr. Stan Whiteman
This week’s featured Q&A is with Dr. Stan Whiteman, principal of Highlands Elementary School. What is something positive that you want others to know about your school? Dr. Whiteman: Highlands Elementary School is a place where a love for learning and a sense of community thrive. The dedicated and passionate teachers foster an environment that
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November AIU Update
Check out the latest AIU news, events, and upcoming professional development opportunities in the November AIU Update!
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Project SEEK SES holds virtual community of practice on Quaker Valley’s Youth Court/Peer Jury program
On November 6, Project SEEK SES hosted a virtual community of practice meeting centered on Quaker Valley’s Youth Court/Peer Jury program. Quaker Valley School District’s Youth Court/Peer Jury program was recognized by the Allegheny County Juvenile Court as their Community-Based 2024 Program of the Year. A
Q&A: Dr. Deborah Riccobelli
This week’s featured Q&A is with Dr. Deborah Riccobelli, principal of Quaker Valley High School. What is something positive that you want others to know about your school? Dr. Riccobelli: Quaker Valley High School is a fantastic place for learning and growth, with a strong commitment to excellence that everyone in our community strives to
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