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Leadership Institute
Dear Educational Leader,
I invite you to join educational leaders from various backgrounds for a design thinking, interactive learning experience across disciplines at Bowie State University’s Leadership Institute: bowiestate.edu/leadershipinstitute. It is scheduled from October 23-26, 2019, at the beautiful Bowie State University campus in Bowie, Maryland, just outside of Washington, DC.
The Leadership Institute brings together leaders in public or charter schools, colleges, universities, nonprofits and other educational entities for a workshop based on a problem-to-practice model, which provides very rich dialogue through journey lines. It connects current and aspiring educational leaders with renowned superintendents, scholars and mentors on a journey to maximize their skills with immediate implementation.
Participants will hear from some of the most astute educational practitioners in the nation and acquire skills, strategies and problem-to-practice techniques. In addition, each participant will establish a network for relationships and receive an exceptional mentor for monthly collaborations and the culminating project.
Applicants can apply online before the deadline of October 11, 2019: bowiestate.edu/leadershipinstitute. This cohort is limited to 30 participants.
Bowie State University’s College of Education and our partner, the National Alliance of Black School Educators, have been providing premier educational experiences, leadership development, teacher preparation, and advocacy for more than 150 years. The guiding principles to provide equity and access to underrepresented educational leaders are essential to our historical legacies.
If you have questions about the Leadership Institute, please contact Dr. Akeda Pearson, Director, Advanced Studies in Teaching and Learning at Bowie State University (301-860-3166 or apearsonstenbar@bowiestate.edu)
Congratulations to Dr. Goldson on her permanent appointment as CEO. The members
of ASASP look forward to continuing our collaborative working relationship.
ASASP 11 Month Calendar (210 Days) 2019-2020
Click HERE to view and print the 210 Day Calendar
Rebuild America's Schools Act Introduced in the House
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The Rebuild America’s Schools Act in the U.S. House of Representatives would authorize $100 billion in grants and bonds to construct, modernize, repair, renovate or retrofit public school facilities. Introduced at the end of January by new House Education & Labor Committee Chair Bobby Scott (D-Va.), the bill is a clear indication the new Congress is dedicated to putting public schools first.
“Chair Scott’s bill represents not only a much-needed boost to America’s public schools, but an investment in their future health and in the futures of public school students and educators,” said AFSA President Ernest Logan. As principals, assistant principals and school leaders in charge of many of the public school buildings that need an overhaul, AFSA members should follow this legislation and contact their member of Congress to voice support for the legislation. - Source: AFSA via ActionNetwork & NEA |
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ASASP's Executive Director, Doris Reed, with Dave Grogan (left) and the newly elected Chairman of Prince
George's County House Delegation, Michael Jackson (right). Congratulations Delegate Jackson!
George's County House Delegation, Michael Jackson (right). Congratulations Delegate Jackson!
Paid sick leave becomes law in MD
The legislation allows workers at companies with 15 workers or more to earn up to five days a year of paid sick leave, which they could also use for such matters as going to court to obtain a protective order against domestic violence or dealing with the aftermath of sexual assault. A worker will be able to earn an hour of sick leave for every 30 hours they work. It will benefit about 700,000 Maryland workers. Read the Washington Post report here
(Source: Union City www.unionist.com)
(Source: Union City www.unionist.com)
Labor Quote:
"Sit down and read. Educate yourself for the coming conflicts"
- Mary Harris "Mother Jones"
(Source: Union City)
- Mary Harris "Mother Jones"
(Source: Union City)
36 Reasons why you should thank a Union:
To read the list of 36 reasons you should thank a union, click HERE
Labor 411: Making it Easy to Buy Union
Don't know if something is union-made? Search Consumer Products at www.labor411.org for an extensive list of union foods, goods, and products or search City Directories for local union businesses. That's why we're here: Making it easy to buy union and to empower you to create a better life for you and your family.