By Rabbi Rebecca Rosenthal and Erin Bouchard We often hear, “I want my son to have a different religious school experience than I did growing up,” or “I want my daughter to like going to religious school.” These are common sentiments that synagogue lay leadership, clergy, and e … [Read more...] about Top Three Things We’ve Learned from 13 Years of Full-Time Educators
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Congregational Mergers: Impact and Opportunities for Religious Schools
By Aviva Janus What two congregations merge, what can be done to stabilize the experience for religious school faculty, families and students? How can the impact of tremendous congregational change be minimized for the religious school and those it serves? What are the … [Read more...] about Congregational Mergers: Impact and Opportunities for Religious Schools
The Importance of Being Excellent
By Missy Bell, RJE and Beth Young, RJE In Pirkei Avot, Akavya ben Mahalalel advises reflecting upon three things: from where you came, where you are going, and before whom you are destined to give account and reckoning. Jewish educators are continually in dialogue with these … [Read more...] about The Importance of Being Excellent
Taking a Week to Solve Real-World Problems
By Jared Matas What if school was a place for students to collaborate to solve real-world problems? What would the school day look like if student work consisted of meeting with stakeholders, learning from experts and creating projects that address the needs of clients who … [Read more...] about Taking a Week to Solve Real-World Problems
Eight Communities / Organizations Selected for Major Study on the Recruitment, Retention, and Development of Educators in Jewish Settings in North America
Eight communities and local organizations have been selected to participate in the first strand of a three-part, comprehensive research project addressing the recruitment, retention, and development of educators working in Jewish settings in North America, led by CASJE … [Read more...] about Eight Communities / Organizations Selected for Major Study on the Recruitment, Retention, and Development of Educators in Jewish Settings in North America
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