DCPS SEM

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From field trips to workshops, our (SEM) school-wide enrichment model is all about high-quality experiences — and SEM clusters are a fan favorite! ✨ The joy on our students’ and staff’s faces says it all. 6 years of SEM🐺🌹 #SEMFridays

Creativity, courage, and community! Whittier shines bright as winners of the DC SCORES Westside School Poetry Slam. 🌟 Keep making us proud! #PoetryInMotion #WhittierPride @dcpublicschools @DCSCORES @PrincipalTeaJay @Ward4Ed

Proud moment for #TeamWhittier! 🎉 Congratulations to the winners of the DC SCORES Westside School Poetry Slam! Your words inspire us all. ✨ #WhittierStrong #DCSCORES @WhittierECSTEM @dcpublicschools

SEM Showcase highlight: Our students presenting their brilliant projects and ideas! 🌟 #InnovationInEducation #SEMSuccess #StudentShowcase @SEMinDCPS

🎥 Honored to appear on the latest episode of the Whittier Morning Tea! Thanks to the wonderful hosts for inviting me to discuss my work on the Council, the budget process, and a new state-of-the-art building for @WhittierECSTEM. Give it a watch! ☕️ t.ly/rtjXT

Our students celebrated teachers' week in the most heartwarming way! See how they showed their appreciation for their favorite educators! #TeacherAppreciationWeek #StudentLove

Inspiring to see our SEM students shine at the SEM Showcase! Their projects are a testament to their hard work and creativity. 🌟 #SEMSuccess #StudentAchievements #ProudSchool @SEMinDCPS @dcpublicschools @PrincipalTeaJay @JGWhittierPTO

DME School Visits! We love seeing the hard work of teachers and students in our classrooms. 🍎   📍Burroughs ES: Checking in with members of The Literacy Lab's Leading Men Fellowship for young men of color.   📍Whittier ES: Taking a live look at their incredible broadcast studio.

Please join the Wells Community in congratulating Dr. Nila Austin who has been selected as the DCPS Standing Ovation Outstanding Educator of the Year!  Dr. Austin, congrats on receiving this prestigious award, and we are incredibly grateful for all that you do for our scholars and school community!!! #WellsStrong💪🏽💪🏼💪🏾 #DCPSStandingOvationAward

Our SEM Showcase this week was AMAZING! Our scholars presented their social justice projects with confidence, passion, and excellence! Thanks to all our families and community partners for coming out! #WellsStrong💪🏾💪🏼💪🏽

Here at @Confratute ! It’s exciting to connect with Educators around the nation. Tonight’s session focused on how we can connect with our families in a more meaningful way and with a talent focused lens! #CaregiversHaveTalentToo #SchoolwideEnrichment

“Schools should be places for talent development” @Confratute

Learning from Dr. Dante Dixson this morning focused on the psychosocial factors that impact academic talent. @TheHopeLab at @Confratute

Thank you @scholaridentity for another empowering session to build our capacity to continue our equity work. @drjulianyberg stepped in to close with a strong truth “We have maintained marginalization in #GiftedEducation” What will your next action be?

2nd to last session during @Confratute focused on twice-exceptional learners and writing. I love how the session addresses anxiety in the process for our kids.

Closing Keynote at @Confratute ! Learning about “Feel Your Best Self” as a space to address #MentalHealth

So proud 👏🏾 #Mathematics at @KramerMiddle looks like Ss facilitating learning during Amnesty Day. I enjoyed supporting this 6th grade Cohort! #EmpoweringBrilliance! @DrMac18047916 @katreena_shelby @dcpublicschools @DCPSChancellor @sciISlife @SEMinDCPS @DcpsMath #WeLoveKramer

#Hydroponics Loading at @KramerMiddle thanks to our partnership with @udc_edu Students in the Elevate Academy and @SEMinDCPS will enjoy indoor gardening to add on to the outdoor learning that is already in action 🎬 #MondayWeHarvest @katreena_shelby