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🌍 Acknowledging Our Roots: The Power of Land and Labor Acknowledgements in Education 🙏 Hello, fellow educators and learners! 👋 Today, I'd like to delve into a practice that's close to my heart and integral to our learning journey at Clover Park Technical College: Land and Labor Acknowledgements. 🏞️ Dr. Betsy Hasegawa, Associate Vice President of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at South Seattle College, beautifully explains the importance of these acknowledgements. In her words, "We are place-based... on lands that have a deep history and a legacy... cared for by the first people who have made sure that the lands, air, water, and all the creatures are still in as good a shape as they can be for us to do the work that we're going to do." 🌳 https://lnkd.in/giwN-Bz2 Land and Labor Acknowledgements remind us that we are not without history. We are here because of relationships, and acknowledging the first people of these lands is an honest way of recognizing our place in this legacy. It's a moment of reflection, a nod to our interconnectedness, and a step towards fostering a deeper relationship with our environment and its history. 🌍 I first encountered these acknowledgements at NCORE 2023, where they were presented before every session. Inspired, I began incorporating them into my courses and have continued to do so. Now, we've included them in our Base Camp at Clover Park Technical College, encouraging other faculty to adopt this practice. 🎓 How do you acknowledge the history and legacy of the land and labor in your educational practices? Drop a comment and let's discuss! 🗨️ #education #learning #teaching #professionaldevelopment #inclusiveeducation #edtech #LandAcknowledgement #LaborAcknowledgement

KPI Engineering, Inc. professionals did their final walk through of the Bradford County School District elementary/middle school in Starke Florida. Funded by the The Florida Department of Education, this project now opening is the culmination of many years of planning and hard work in seeking funding. In fact, KPI Engineering Vice President and Operations Officer, Luis Vargas travelled to Tallahassee with Bradford County School Officials and architect Paul Stresing to advocate for its funding about five years ago. The approval was still met with obstacles and challenges including the reallocation of funds toward safety measures in school as a result of the unfortunate shooting incident at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida in 2018 and COVID related reallocations in 2019. Needless to say, it is a joy to see this campus finally completed. Its impact will be significant. It replaces multiple schools found to have met and exceeded their useful life and needing replacement as part of a Castaldi Study completed in 2016. While KPI professionals are excited about the project's completion, we are more excited about those the school will serve and their excitement - see for yourself in this video prepared by the District - https://lnkd.in/e-kyJd_6 Castaldi Studies | Building Systems Assessments | New or Renovated Schools - three more ways, KPI has YOU Covered! No matter the Scope, KPI has YOU Covered! #education #future #ourfuture #excitement #STEM #STEAM #elementaryschool #middleschool #teachers #schools #engineering #architecture #architectural #classroom #learn #mechanical #plumbing #electrical #design #construction #development #community

Graduate school can be stressful, so let us handle a few things for you. Learn all about Lasell's graduate housing in this epidsode of Grad School 101 with Director of Graduate Enrollment Jack Fitzpatrick. Learn more about lasell and our housing options at Lasell.edu/GradHousing #lasell #laselluniversity #mastersdegree #collegelife #college #studygram #graduateschool #career #fallsemester #collegeapplication #dormliving #dormlife #collegehousing

🎒 As college students flood back to campus, let's take a moment to appreciate the unsung heroes behind the scenes. Property Managers & Maintenance Teams, your tireless efforts haven't gone unnoticed! 🛠️🏢 🤩 Special shout out to some of the best Student Housing Teams we know...Brett Payne and Anthony Hicks at Rendezvous, Jason Fish at 1120 Edge, Rebecca Wise at The Lex, Alexa Earp and Ruben Torres at University Edge Waco, Hanlee Hinkle and Cheyanne Lane at The Union, Tiffany Harris, MBA, M.Ed. at Hoffler Place, and Odyssey Thomas at University Crossing. Tag your favorite teams in the comments below! #proptech #studenthousing #propertymaintenance #propertymanagement #maintenanceintelligence

Iconic Palm Drive, a masterpiece envisioned by Frederick Law Olmsted, not only symbolizes Stanford's historic entrance but also mirrors the evolution of the local landscape. Its initial construction predates the era of paved roads, later adapting to the increasing prevalence of automobiles. This picturesque thoroughfare not only greets scholars and visitors but also offers a glimpse into the surrounding real estate. Nestled within a region known for Stanford's pioneering spirit, it reflects the growth and transformation of the area's property landscape. As Stanford flourished into a global hub for education, research, and innovation, the real estate around Palm Drive gained prominence, serving as a testament to the university's enduring influence on both academia and property development. John Kavanaugh 415.377.2924 | DRE 02058127 #kavanaughgroup #kavanaughrealestate #sfpeninsulahomes #siliconvalleyhomes #realestatemarket #IconicPalmDrive #StanfordEntrance #HistoricLandmarks #InnovationHub #RealEstateGrowth #AcademicExcellence #StanfordLegacy #PropertyDevelopment #CampusBeauty #GlobalInfluence

Definitely an exciting milestone. Intentional planning is the first step in progressing a cohesive, mission driven development. "Noting that the area was once called Sheep Hill and owned by Nathaniel Bacon (of Bacon’s Rebellion fame), Lucas said: “As the oldest African-American-owned, continuously run nonprofit, and as an anchor institution for this side of Northside, we have what we feel is a historic responsibility to try to drive the economic community development of this side of town. “For us, the question is how do we transform this space again into a vibrant, living-learning-working, middle-class neighborhood that represents the best of Richmond, and not just a hedge fund-owned, sparsely curated industrial park,” he said." #VUU #virginiaunionuniversity #RVA #planning #design #architecture #construction #campusplanning #development #collegesanduniversities #highereducation #studentsuccess #communitydevelopment #communityimpact

THE YIELD Holly Springs by Crescent Communities is a life science campus with the utmost flexibility to meet the evolving needs of today's tenants. ▪ Unique Campus Setting: Designed to inspire creativity and collaboration, THE YIELD Holly Springs offers a distinctive campus environment unlike any other. ▪ Flexible Options: From 45,000 to 350,000 square feet, there's an opportunity to meet the needs of businesses of all sizes. ▪ Build-to-Suit Opportunities: With 80 acres available, THE YIELD Holly Springs provides customizable build-to-suit opportunities ideal for advanced manufacturing, two, 110,000 SF shell, cGMP-ready facilities are available now. ➡ https://lnkd.in/d8wXKuHb In partnership with Nuveen, a TIAA company #lifescience #lifescienceindustry #advancedmanufacturing #innovation #THEYIELD #CrescentCommunities #realestate #development #researchtriangle #townofhollysprings

Check out this update from our Board! 👏 👏 👏 When surveyed, Iowa Choice Charter School Students had more favorable responses in all 5 Areas representing Conditions of Learning in comparison to other State schools. The Conditions of Learning considered within this survey are: ✅ Adult-Student Relationships ✅ Boundaries and Expectations ✅ Emotional Safety ✅ Physical Safety ✅ Student-Student Relationships This 2023 data shows that we stand out as a top option for Students in Iowa seeking their High School Diploma. It also shows our dedication to building strong relationships, setting meaningful expectations, creating space for Students to feel safe and keeping Students connected to one another! #boardhighlights #effectiveboard #boardupdates #surveys #favorableresponses #conditionsoflearning #adultstudentrelationships #boundariesandexpectations #emotionalsafety #physicalsafety #studentrelationships #topoption #iowaschools #iowaeducators #dedication #buildingrelationships #meaningfulexpectations #creatingspace #safestudents #safecommunities #connection

Discover the foundation of Waterford's impact in #EducationResearch, where every innovation is grounded in enhancing learning experiences and promoting student achievement. Check out this infographic that highlights the ways we're working with communities toward our shared goal of excellence in education. 🌐📖 #EducationalExcellence #ResearchBackedCurriculum #StudentAchievement #WaterfordTestimonialTuesday https://hubs.ly/Q02mKmb30

It is imperative that we engage our youngest learners with tools and learning experiences that lead to more significant learning gains (and when they are also fun - even better!). We take this seriously at Waterford.org, so I invite you to check out these details and consider what these outcomes might mean for young learners in your realm of influence.