{"id":1295,"date":"2019-04-12T22:51:22","date_gmt":"2019-04-12T22:51:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sites.augsburg.edu\/edstudents\/?p=1295"},"modified":"2019-04-12T22:53:35","modified_gmt":"2019-04-12T22:53:35","slug":"education-department-newsletter-april-12-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.augsburg.edu\/edstudents\/2019\/04\/12\/education-department-newsletter-april-12-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Education Department Newsletter, April 12, 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-767\" src=\"http:\/\/sites.augsburg.edu\/edstudents\/files\/2015\/02\/new-e1427485149836.png\" alt=\"New\" width=\"27\" height=\"27\" \/>\u25a0<\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><span class=\"s1\">Public Achievement Event: <\/span><span class=\"s3\">Please join us in Rochester, MN on Thursday, June 13th for a workshop in \u201cReigniting the Spark\u201d. This course will equip teachers with new skills and confidence to\u00a0deal with the challenges of public education today. It directly addresses the problem of\u00a0fatigue and disillusionment among teachers by re-examining education through the lens\u00a0of \u201cpublic work.\u201d Public work is a cutting-edge theory that emphasizes the public\u00a0purposes and value of work and views people as the co-creators of the environments in\u00a0which they live and work. For more information and to register, go to: &lt;<\/span><span class=\"s4\">https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/ecs\/reigniting-the-spark\/&gt;. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-767\" src=\"http:\/\/sites.augsburg.edu\/edstudents\/files\/2015\/02\/new-e1427485149836.png\" alt=\"New\" width=\"27\" height=\"27\" \/>\u25a0<span class=\"s5\"><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Paideia Summer Institute: ECS 543: Paideia Summer Institute, July 22-26, 2019, 8 am to 4 pm daily. Join us for our 30th anniversary celebration of the Paideia Institute. During the Paideia Institute attendees participate in inquiry-based seminars on various texts and gain expertise in designing and facilitating seminars. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>2 or 3 credit options available. Registration is open until June 1, 2019. http:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/paideia\/institute <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>For questions and additional registration details, please contact Rachel Lloyd at lloydr@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1561.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-767\" src=\"http:\/\/sites.augsburg.edu\/edstudents\/files\/2015\/02\/new-e1427485149836.png\" alt=\"New\" width=\"27\" height=\"27\" \/>\u25a0<span class=\"s5\"><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>3rd Grade and Kindergarten Positions at Hillcrest Community School: Hillcrest Community School in Bloomington, MN is looking for teachers (or budding teachers) that would be interested in working at an arts integration equity driven elementary school. Candidates apply for at the Bloomington Public Schools website. The principal, Mr. Calvin Keasling, would also be willing to talk with interested candidates. Call him at: 952-681-5350.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-767\" src=\"http:\/\/sites.augsburg.edu\/edstudents\/files\/2015\/02\/new-e1427485149836.png\" alt=\"New\" width=\"27\" height=\"27\" \/>\u25a0<span class=\"s5\"><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Summer Job Opportunities in Fridley: The City of Fridley has several openings for energetic leaders who love kids and love to have fun!<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>There are a variety of positions, ranging from 20-40 hours per week, Monday \u2013 Friday (June 3 \u2013 August 20).<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Leaders are responsible for planning and teaching a variety of activities for pre-school, elementary and\/or middle school age youth.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Programs include: camps, instructional classes, playgrounds, special events, field trips and sports.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Assistant, Instructor and Team Lead positions are available; pay rates range from $10-13 per hour.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\">The application deadline is Monday, April 22.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>To apply go to our website &lt;https:\/\/www.governmentjobs.com\/careers\/fridleymn\/jobs\/2390242\/seasonal-recreational-youth-worker?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs&gt;.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\">If you are interested please contact Margo at 763-572-3574 or &lt;margo.numedahl@fridleymn.gov&gt; for more information.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-767\" src=\"http:\/\/sites.augsburg.edu\/edstudents\/files\/2015\/02\/new-e1427485149836.png\" alt=\"New\" width=\"27\" height=\"27\" \/>\u25a0<span class=\"s5\"><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>EED 311-A and EED 312-A Schedule Update: New dates have been announced for these courses&#8211;K-6 PE Methods and K-6 Health Methods. The new dates for EED 311-A and EED 312-A are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>EED 311-A: June 10, 17, and 24<\/li>\n<li>EED 312-A: May 13, May 20, and June 3<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p5\">Register online if you need these courses. Speak with your advisor for more information.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-767\" src=\"http:\/\/sites.augsburg.edu\/edstudents\/files\/2015\/02\/new-e1427485149836.png\" alt=\"New\" width=\"27\" height=\"27\" \/>\u25a0<span class=\"s5\"><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>AmeriCorps VISTA Openings: Applications are now open for two types of AmeriCorps VISTA opportunities at the Minnesota Literacy Council: yearlong Minnesota Literacy Leadership Program and the 8-week summer program, Summer Reads. VISTA members help schools, nonprofits and public agencies across Minnesota improve their ability to provide high-quality literacy services that empower individuals and families to move out of poverty.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\">The applications are a multi-step process. To apply, have students visit the MN AmeriCorps website &lt;http:\/\/mnliteracy.org\/americorps-vista&gt; to find more information and links to the MyAmeriCorps applications for these positions. Applications reviewed and positions are offered on a rolling basis until filled. Priority application deadline is April 30 for Summer Reads, June 30 for Literacy Leader.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\">\u25a0<span class=\"s5\"><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Teach MSP Career Fair on Saturday, April 13th: On Saturday, April 13th, more than 15 schools will be joining together to host the Teach MSP Career Fair. The Teach MSP Career Fair is inviting all teachers, school leaders and paraprofessionals to meet with principals for on-the-spot interviews. Principals will be hiring for all subject areas and are eager to meet excited candidates.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\">If you have any questions about the hiring event, please contact the organizers at: &lt;teachmsp@tntp.org&gt;. To register for the hiring event, go to: &lt;https:\/\/teachmsp.org\/&gt;.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\">\u25a0<span class=\"s5\"><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>ELCA World Hunger Summer Internships: ELCA World Hunger is the ELCA\u2019s signature response to hunger and poverty in the U.S. and around the world. Based in Chicago, Ill., at the offices of the churchwide organization of the ELCA, though the programs they support are located across the U.S. and in nearly 60 other countries.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\">The full posting for the Hunger Education internship can be found at http:\/\/elca.atsondemand.com\/index.cfm?fuseaction=512830.viewjobdetail&amp;CID=512830&amp;JID=672966. The full posting for the Community Engagement and Granting internship can be found at http:\/\/elca.atsondemand.com\/index.cfm?fuseaction=512830.viewjobdetail&amp;CID=512830&amp;JID=672968.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\">\u25a0<span class=\"s5\"><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Teachers On Call provides substitute education professionals to many different public school districts and charter schools throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin Anyone is welcome to apply! For more information or to apply online at: &lt;http:\/\/www.teachersoncall.com&gt;.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Submitting news to Augsburg:<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 To the Education Department News: Send your news to Joseph Erickson at C.B. 312 or erickson-AT-augsburg.edu.<br \/>\n\u2022 To the Augsburg Now published by the Augsburg University Office of Public Relations and Communication: Send your news to C.B. 145 or now@augsburg.edu.<br \/>\n\u2022 To the daily A-Mail electronic newsletter: Go to AugNet Home Page and login. Then click on \u201cSubmit News and Announcements\u201d link.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Connecting with Alumni and Friends:<\/strong><br \/>\nAugsburg University provides several ways to stay connected with alumni and friends. Here are some links to get you started:<br \/>\n\u2022 Alumni Information Update: Submit news and contact information changes to the university\u2019s Alumni Office.<br \/>\n\u2022 TC2 New Teachers\u2019 Blog<\/p>\n<p><strong>Other Sources of News for K-12 Teachers:<\/strong><br \/>\nHere are links to some of the very best online news sources for K-12 teachers:<br \/>\n\u2022 Education Week<br \/>\n\u2022 Teacher Magazine<br \/>\n\u2022 Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (also, subscribe to ASCD SmartBrief, a daily email news resource delivered right to your inbox).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u25a0\u00a0 Public Achievement Event: Please join us in Rochester, MN on Thursday, June 13th for a workshop in \u201cReigniting the Spark\u201d. This course will equip teachers with new skills and confidence to\u00a0deal with the challenges of public education today. It directly addresses the problem of\u00a0fatigue and disillusionment among teachers by re-examining education through the lens\u00a0of &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.augsburg.edu\/edstudents\/2019\/04\/12\/education-department-newsletter-april-12-2019\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Education Department Newsletter, April 12, 2019&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":36,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1295","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-newsletter"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.augsburg.edu\/edstudents\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1295","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.augsburg.edu\/edstudents\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.augsburg.edu\/edstudents\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.augsburg.edu\/edstudents\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/36"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.augsburg.edu\/edstudents\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1295"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/sites.augsburg.edu\/edstudents\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1295\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1296,"href":"https:\/\/sites.augsburg.edu\/edstudents\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1295\/revisions\/1296"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.augsburg.edu\/edstudents\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1295"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.augsburg.edu\/edstudents\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1295"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.augsburg.edu\/edstudents\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1295"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}