As we return to a restorative restart, we want to acknowledge that many of our students are also undergoing their own personal restorative restart journeys. One such student is Met High School senior, Jisel Mendez who has worked hard to transce

3:1. Restorative restart at John Sloat Elementary with calming corners

Oct 4th, 2021 31m 39s

As we return to in person learning, schools are activating best practices to ensure a restorative restart for their communities. At John Sloat elementary, leaders and staff have worked hard to cultivate a positive return to school with explici

2:7 Staying Connected with Good news - "Soaking in the Good, Sac City!"

May 8th, 2021 10m 57s

We know things are hard right now. In adverse times, it's difficult to see the good that is also happening around you. While acknowledging the stressors and trauma of the past year, we also wanted to shine a light on the resilience and compas

2:6 Staying Connected with Mothers and Daughters (Part 1)

Mar 2nd, 2021 33m 5s

This week's episode features 2 of our SEL Training Specialists in an intimate conversation with their daughters on the topic of colorism. Africa Fullove and Candace Evans spent some time with their daughters, students Indigo Fullove and Joy Eva

2:6 Staying Connected with Mothers and Daughters (Part 2)

Mar 2nd, 2021 24m 55s

This segment continues the conversation between SEL Training Specialists Candace Evans and Africa Fullove, and their daughters, Indigo and Joy. The continue to explore the concept of colorism and offer some opportunities for healing and moving

2:5 Staying Connected with SCUSD Teacher Miriam Goff

Jan 20th, 2021 36m 58s

This week, Africa Fullove joins us to chat with Sac City teacher Miriam Goff. Miriam Goff is a veteran educator who has taught elementary and middle school, served Sac City has a Behavior Intervention Specialist, and currently is a co-teacher

2:4 Staying Connected with West Campus Student Salvador Turkie

Oct 30th, 2020 29m 3s

This week Nicki Harrelson joins Candace and Mai Xi to chat with Salvador Turkie. Sal is a Freshmen from West Campus High School in Sac City. This week Sal joins us to share his thoughts on National Coming Out Day and his experience as a LGBTQ

2:3 Staying Connected With Sac City Teacher Michael Washington Part 2

Oct 16th, 2020 41m 6s

We continue our rich conversation with Hiram Johnson teacher, Michael Washington. In this episode, Michael shares his hope for eradicating systemic racism and the realities of the challenges ahead. We also discuss why adult SEL, especially se

2:2 Staying Connected with SCUSD Teacher Michael Washington Part 1

Oct 10th, 2020 31m 38s

This week we talk to Michael Washington, a high school Ethnic Studies teacher from Hiram Johnson High School. Mr. Washington shares his experience balancing critical discourse in the classroom and being authentic to who is as a Black educator

2:1 Staying Connected with Youth Voice and Mental Health Supports

Oct 1st, 2020 33m 55s

Mental health is an important topic, especially during our current context of both the pandemic and racial unrest in our community. We begin our new season of "Staying SEL: Connected in Sac City" by engaging in a dialogue about mental health,

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Trailer for Season 2: Staying SEL: Connected in Sac City

Sep 11th, 2020 59s

Welcome back Sac City! This is your SEL team and we are back with a new season of “Stay SEL: Connected in Sac City. “This year’s focus will be on uplifting voices from our community, who are experiencing the greatest inequities. It’s our hope

7: Connecting with Voices of Hope

Jun 10th, 2020 35m 17s

This very special final episode will focus on reflection and hope- especially hope from voices that matter most right now- those of our African American students and staff. Given the brutal murder of George Floyd and the racial unrest that has

6: Staying Connected with Student Support Services and Expanded Learning Staff

Jun 3rd, 2020 54m 26s

This week, we connect with voices who we have engaged as partners in providing social and emotional support to our students: the voices of our Student Support Services and Expanded Learning staff. SEL is intuitive to our partners at Student Su

5:Staying Connected with our Classified Staff and Parents/Volunteers

May 27th, 2020 47m 14s

Some of the most impactful voices from the frontlines of distance learning are those of our beloved Classified staff and volunteers in our Sac City community. This week, we check in with a Classified staff who serves many roles for Pacific Elem

4: Staying Connected with School Principals

May 20th, 2020 52m 16s

Covid-19 has not only impacted students and teachers, it has also affected school leaders. Without a blueprint for how to navigate this unknown world of distance learning, many principals are charting their own paths in order to best support th

3: Staying Connected With Teachers

May 13th, 2020 55m 43s

This week’s episode features important voices in our Sac City community- those of teachers. Teachers are critically important for students' academic growth as well as their social and emotional well-being. Particularly during distance learning

2: Staying Connected with Seniors from the Class of 2020

May 5th, 2020 40m 26s

The school closures have been challenging for many students, but they have been especially painful for the senior class of 2020. With all the senior rite of passage activities cancelled, and many unknowns about graduation, we wanted to check in

1: Staying Connected with a Sac City Family

Apr 29th, 2020 43m 47s

This week’s episode focuses on the voices of a student and parent in Sac City and how they have been impacted during these times. We’re joined by 6th grade student Alex Grevious and his mother, Chioko, who will share their perspectives on cha