Sawdust News September 2022
A Message from Mike
What do hundreds of middle school students learning woodworking look like? Well, Long Branch, NJ can tell you. After a massively successful summer program (see below), this pioneering school district teamed up with the Eastern Atlantic States Carpenters Funds to obtain powerful curriculum and with Maplewoodshop to make delivery safe, portable, and easy to implement. In two schools, we will help newly trained teachers teach roughly 400 students this coming school year. We are thrilled and humbled to be part of a sea change in attitudes towards the trades and will share updates in the coming months.
Maplewoodshop is proud to share that Reach Cyber Charter School, a partner, is featured in e-school news. JD Smith, Director of Career Readiness, highlights career readiness goals for students and what Reach Cyber is doing to promote access to trade opportunities for all students.
18 back-to-school tips to start the year off right, August 19, 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic has continued to cast uncertainty on education, and the beginning of the 2022-2023 school year is no different. But with some valuable lessons learned under their belts, educators are feeling better prepared for the back-to-school season–one that could be the most normal since the pandemic.
Here are some back-to-school tips, advice, and valuable insights from educators, stakeholders, and industry experts.
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The Orange Pencil Award
Long Branch Public Schools is the recipient of the September Orange Pencil Award! Based in Long Branch NJ, Long Branch Public Schools implemented Maplewoodshop over the summer to introduce their elementary school students to trade programs. The program was used in two elementary schools and served 200 - 300 students. This fall, Long Branch Middle School is also using to program to introduce more students to woodworking. Each semester, Audrey Clark School will run six classes every day using our CITF curriculum across their 6 - 12 grade students.
Long Branch Middle School Teacher Training. Ashley Stewart (left) and William George (right)
Viewpoint
We are very excited to share a new addition to our team. Hannah Patrick joined Maplewoodshop in August as Trainer and Curriculum Developer. Originally from Orlando FL, Hannah started her career in education 3 years ago as a 2nd grade teacher in North Philadelphia. While working as a teacher she discovered her passion for instruction and curriculum and recently completed her Masters in Instructional Design and Technology. In addition to her love for everything education and learning, she has two rescue chihuahuas at home named Penelope and Pepper.
She enjoys reading, writing, traveling with her dogs, being on the beach, and spontaneous adventures. Some of her favorite travel places so far have been Gardiner, NY, Cozumel Mexico, Savannah GA, and Charleston SC.
Welcome to the Family
A new addition to our family is always worth celebrating, so get your party hats and let’s celebrate all the schools and camps that have joined Maplewoodshop. We are glad to add you to our family!
Upcoming events
Best Practices and Innovations in CTE Conference 2022
September 28 -30, 2022
Sea Crest Beach Hotel
https://www.acteonline.org/bestpractices/
New Jersey School Boards Association Workshop 2022
October 24 - 26, 2022
Atlantic City Convention Center
AMLE 22
November 3-5 2022
Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center
https://amle.org/annual/registration/
Association of Assistant Principals Annual Conference and Exhibits
December 10, 2022
Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge
https://www.aapnyc.com/annual-conference
Other Info
Hosting a webinar? Presenting at an upcoming state or regional conference? If so, please email lauretta@maplewoodshop.com. We’d love to attend and offer our support from providing the most up-to-date information on CTE and woodworking, to sharing your upcoming session on our social media outlets, etc.
Write for us! One of the best ways to earn recognition for the work you do is to write about it. Email lauretta@maplewoodshop.com about opportunities to write for the Maplewoodshop blog. We feature articles by educators every month and are interested in submissions about implementing CTE in the classroom, experiences with project-based learning, teaching insights, and any new trends you’re spotting.
Contact us today to bring woodworking to your school this year.