News from the School Reform Initiative
We are already half-way through February and spring is just around the corner. It’s the time of year when the end of the school year feels like it’s creeping up quickly and we are beginning to look ahead to the summer and beyond!
The SRI community is active and there is a lot happening all around the country. Be sure to check the Facebook page and Website for updates, reminders and exciting news.
Winter Meeting Survey
If you attended the 2013 Winter Meeting in San Antonio, we want to hear from you! The Winter Meeting participant survey can be accessed online. Your feedback in instrumental in helping us identify where the WM met your needs, and some ways we can make the experience even better for WM 2014 in Boston! Please complete the Survey by February 24th so we can share the data with the long-range planning committee.
Regional Event
Do you live in the Northeast Region near Amherst, New Hampshire? Are you interested in connecting and learning with and from other SRI colleagues? Then we have an amazing event for you! Souhegan High School in Amherst, New Hampshire is hosting an SRI Northeast Regional Spring Meeting. This is a great opportunity to meet with SRI colleagues, do some work together, learn with and from one another and connect with the amazing SRI community. You can learn more on the SRI website. Register ASAP as space is limited!
Annual Appeal
We are in the midst of our 2012/2013 Annual Appeal. All proceeds go directly to support SRI and our investment in keeping our resources readily available for the SRI community, and helping educators throughout the country (and world!) to find a community dedicated to transformational learning for equity and excellence. If you find value in the SRI work, and want to help us continue to grow and support more educator please consider making a financial contribution to SRI. You can learn more about our annual appeal on our website, along with a contribution form! Financial support in any amount is greatly appreciated! Thank you to those of you that have contributed to our fundraising efforts!
Spring and Summer Events
Are you hosting a professional development seminar this spring/summer? If so, be sure to add them to our calendar of events on the SRI website! Click here to submit your event on-line. We love to see what’s happening in the SRI network and want to help you promote your events! Don’t forget to also order your Resource Books and other seminar materials from SRI.
With Appreciation,
Kari Thierer and Heidi Vosekas
