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![Black History Month graphic]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1643223293/sdcoenet/cbtgyqr06tlpuk9znxvm/black-history-month.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1643223293/sdcoenet/cbtgyqr06tlpuk9znxvm/black-history-month.png","width":500}])
As classrooms and school districts across the nation kick off their 2023 Black History Month celebrations, let us remember the urgency and importance of teaching Black history beyond the month of February. The histories, stories, and voices of Black people should be centered, honored, and uplifted in school curricula every day.
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Gain new tools to support the mental health and wellnes of young people on your campus with a free webinar series from the San Diego County Office of Education in partnership with Scripps Health and the Transforming Mental Health Initiative at Rady Children's Hospital.
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Parents and caregivers are invited to a free webinar series designed to help families through mental health struggles in young people.
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During Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month in February, there are several ways to get involved to spread helpful information and learn more.
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The North Coastal Consortium for Special Education is hosting an in-person recreational resource fair for children with special needs Saturday Feb. 11 from 10 a.m. to noon at the North County Regional Education Center
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As antisemitism (bigotry against Jews) and other extremist beliefs spread across the country, education plays a critical role in fighting ignorance, hate speech, and discrimination. We can create cultures of care in the classroom by allowing students to listen and learn about the experiences of their classmates.