EDU ISSUE 4 Thank you for reading and sharing!

EDU ISSUE 4 Thank you for reading and sharing!

From PURPOSE Education 04 ISSUE

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PARENT BEHAVIOR- 2 STUDENTS MIRRORING BEHAVIORS

STUDENT LOANS UPDATE- 3 LOAN FORGIVENESS UPDATE

CALIFORNIA LAW AND MORE-4 GOOD NEWS FOR FEMALE STUDENTS THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX FOR BOOKS

NEWS-5&6 DAD'S ON DUTY ALTERNATIVES TO OUT OF SCHOOL SUSPENSION STOCKS OVER SNEAKERS CHOPPED CONTEST COLGATE UNIVERSITY TUITION PLAN EDUCATOR EXTRAS-7 ADOPT A CLASSROOM EDUCATOR DISCOUNTS

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WELCOME TO EDU by PURPOSE EDUCAt iON

Welcome to EDU- Education Demands Understanding. EDU is a publication created by Purpose Education dedicated to all things education. The goal of EDU is to bring news, ideas, and awareness in the area of education and politics, focusing on K-12 education. As a lifelong educator, it is a personal and professional belief that if more people understand the realities of education, and how public schools affect society, then more change can be made. Education is what has built this country and teachers are the forgotten foundation. My hope is with every issue you read something new that sparks an idea to use in supporting education. My only request is you share EDU and any knowledge gained with the next person in an effort to support educators and students everywhere. Education Demands Understanding. Enjoy!

FEATURE

Be sure to check out the updates on student loan forgiveness, as well as, the discount links on the last page of this issue.

J .M. Cook

The essence of intelligence is extracting meaning from everyday expereinces

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Behavior in Schools Your child is a reflection of YOU!

Breaking Rules

Laziness

Profanity

Rudeness

Illegal Activity

Bullying

Anger Disrespectfulness

What do they see?

Love

Respectfulness

Happiness

Responsibility

Support Following Directions

Leadership

Encouragement

Right now student behavior is front and center in education. From unruly students in the classroom to illegal activity on and off-campus, student behavior is an increasing problem across the nation. To understand student behavior, we have to understand parent behavior . In most cases, students are a reflection of those who raise them. When children see parents rebelling against rules and policies they do not agree with and ignore them, the child starts to mirror those same behaviors in school. It is imperative parents are intentional in their actions and know the results of their negative behavior may directly and/or indirectly impact their student's behavior. Adults have to realize, bad behavior never helps anyone especially their children. Parents are a child's first role model! Parent: anyone who is the legal guardian of a child- Students are not always raised by a biological parent.

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Student Loan Update

Student loan repayment has been a debate for many years. In 2007 the Department of Education introduced The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. This program was supposed to be the light at the end of the tunnel for loan borrowers but for many, the light was only a glimmer that borrowers saw diminish after being denied forgiveness.

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In 2017, ten years after the inception of PSLF, it was time for loans to be forgiven. Many borrowers who made consecutive payments for the ten years were denied forgiveness for various reasons. About 98% of borrowers who paid their payments were denied forgiveness. Fast forward to October 2021, the Department of Education announced changes to the PSLF program. For a limited period of time, borrowers may receive credit for past periods of repayment that would otherwise not qualify for PSLF and the process has been simplified. The basics of the PSLF program is very simple: - Employment in public service (includes teaching) - Consolidate all loans into a Direct Consolidation Loan - Make 120 consecutive payments for 10 years, * After all requirements are met, the remaining amount owed on the the loan would be forgiven. ** For more specific information, please refer to the links below **

Student Loans are on hold unti l May 1 , 2022

Federal Student Loan Official Site

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Official Site Click Here

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California Law-Female Products Politics are Everywhere....even in the restroom What's going on:

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The California Legislature has passed a new law that requires student bathroom in public high schools be equipped with female menstrual cycle products.

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Why should I care?

To be able to learn effectively, students must feel their most comfortable. For females, this can prove difficult if they are not equipped with the products needed during their menstrual cycles. Sometimes the students do not have the finances to purchase the products and other times it is because of an unexpected emergency. Either way, it is important that students have access to these products so they can focus on learning! Thinking Outside of the Box... Snacks? No! BOOKS? Yes! Book Vending In the age of phones and ipads, parents and teachers are always looking for ways to get students reading. Machine Motivates Students to Read

Since most reading programs are online and media specialists are more than librarians, getting physical books in the hands of students can be difficult. Book vending machines are popping up in schools all over the country to try and bring access and excitement back to reading! Spread the word and check it out for schools in your area! Click the icon to the left for more! Jet Blue launched a reading program in 2017 that places book vending machines in areas where students and parents frequent. Click the icon to the left for more!

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N.E.W.S. Dad's on Duty

Since the reopening of schools, student discipline has been an increasing problem. From fights to other acts of violence, many schools are turning to more creative solutions to help curb the problem. In Shreveport, Lousiana a group of fathers have come together and created Dad's on Duty that has not only helped schools in their area but inspired others across the country. Discipline And Devotion...

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We stopped fighting and people started going to class - Student at Southwood High School

The statement above is something all teachers would love to hear. When students can see their own improvements it motivates them to keep improving. Since the program has been implemented, the school went from multiple fights and student arrests to none at all according to the latest reports. The drastic results are credited to the Dad's on Duty program and how much impact the men have made in the school.

Petersburg School District creates alternative to out-of-school suspensions

to just being sent home. The goal is to ensure the "suspended" students get time to focus and recover from the actions that resulted in them being suspended. While in the program, students will have access to trained professionals to help them work through problems, as well as, still have the opportunity to learn at school. For more information click the picture of arrows.

Many times when students are suspended, they are sent home to no supervision during the day and some students view suspension as a holiday from school. The Petersburg School District has created the "3.0" program to try and combat the problems created from out-of-school suspension. The program calls to end out- of-school suspensions and give students an alternative .

"Out of School Suspension is not the only way"

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N.E.W.S.

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Stocks Over Sneakers is a non-profit organization designed to teach high school students the power of investing. The program brings life lessons to the classroom by providing students with real money to invest. For more information check out the official site for more!

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Are you a cook that happens to be a teacher?

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Do you have what it takes to show that you are the best in the kitchen? Take your shot to compete on Chopped! APPLY NOW!!

Colgate University to Become Tuition-Free for Families With Incomes Less than $80,000 As financial aid can result in financial instability for so many students, Colgate University is doing something to help prospective and current Click above formore (Article) students graduate debt-free. Because of a huge endowment given to the University, Colgate trustees have decided to use the endowment to pay for student tuition to their institution. Every day more colleges are creating programs to help students pay for school so they will not incur so much debt for wanting to further their education. Click the icons above for more information. Click above formore (School Site)

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Educator Extras

Need Supplies for your classroom??

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Even before the pandemic, schools struggled to stock and equip classrooms with supplies needed for learning. Lack of proper supplies presents a challenge for teachers to teach effectively and students to learn efficiently.

Adopt-a-Classroom is a program that is free to teachers and connects them with donors for classroom supplies. The process is easy and the steps are below.

DISCOUNTS

Teachers make accommodations for so many but never themselves. Teaching is a job that is unique to any other and self-care is one of the most important things we MUST do. Happy teachers, make happy students, so accommodate yourself with the spa, a date, a hike, sporting events, etc. Teachers work hard and deserve to keep every dime they make... Shopping Discounts never hurt when accommodating yourself!

We Are Teachers Shopping Discount Site

Business Insider Guide to Teacher Discounts

id.me for teachers

NEA Member shopping discount site

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Until Next time...

As we approach the holiday season it is important to be sure to be checking in with your student as well as spend time with them. Talk, listen and be sure to give them an opportunity to talk about things that are going on in their lives. Many students today are struggling emotionally and mentally and it is important to make sure lines of communication are always open. Teachers need to take this time to rejuvenate as well as focus on how to make it to the end of the year. Teachers need to be supported and appreciated now more than ever. It is inevitable that there will be challenges to face, and decisions made that are out of your control, but what you can control is how you react to it. In the end parents, teachers and students have one common goal..student success! It's like the old quote, "Attitude determines altitude!" Let's keep flying high!

THINK

...show love, respect, and gratitude.

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