🎉IMSAPRK: Be It Resolved: A New Year’s Message for Educators🎉

🎉Imagine... Be It Resolved: 

A New Year’s Message for Educators🎉

💡 Imagined Endstate: 

A world where educators are valued, supported, and empowered to create positive change in their classrooms, schools, and communities.

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📚 Source: 

Michalek, A. M. (2014). Be it resolved…. Journal of Cancer Education, 29(1), 1-3.

💥 What’s the Big Deal: 

This editorial reflects on the challenges and opportunities faced by educators in the past year, and offers some resolutions for the new year. 🎓 author suggests that educators should strive to be more innovative, collaborative, and impactful in their work, and to advocate for more resources and recognition for their profession. 🌟 author also expresses gratitude to the various stakeholders who contribute to the success of the journal and the advancement of education. 👏 The editorial aims to inspire and motivate educators to continue their important mission and to make a difference in the lives of many.

 

#Educators #NewYear #Resolutions #Journal

📝 IMSPARK: Equitable Teacher Compensation in the United States 📝

 📝 Imagine Equitable Teacher Compensation in the United States 📝

💡 Imagined Endstate:

Imagine a future where teacher salaries in the United States are not only competitive but also reflect the value society places on education. In this vision, educators are well-compensated and highly motivated, attracting top talent to the teaching profession.

📚 Source:

Allegretto, S. (2023, September 29). Teacher pay penalty still looms large: Trends in teacher wages and compensation through 2022.

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Read thefull research report here

💥 What's the Big Deal:

This report exposes alarming trends in US teacher pay. 💰 From 1979 to 2022, teacher salaries stagnated, eroding their purchasing power, especially in 2022 due to high inflation. 📈 Real salaries remained flat for decades, nullifying nominal increases. 📅 To enhance living standards, pay must outpace inflation. Additionally, the wage gap with other graduates widened to 38.7% by 2022, hindering talent attraction. State-wise, In states like Colorado, teachers earn 37.4% less than their peers. Despite better benefits, a 17.0% total compensation gap persists. 👥 Community support and advocacy is needed to ensure quality education and retain top teaching talent. 

 

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🎓 IMSPARK: Pacific Island Educators Empowered with Innovative Education Program 🎓

 

🎓 IMAGINE - Pacific Island Educators Empowered with Innovative Education Program 🎓

💡 Imagined Endstate:

Envision a future where Pacific Island nations are transformed into hubs of educational excellence. The University of Hawaii's PACMED program empowers educators through a place-based, culturally responsive curriculum, fostering a network of agents of change committed to advancing education, culture, and sustainability.

📚 Source:

Dower, L. (2023, August 28). Pacific island students earn master’s degrees through UH’s PACMED program. University of Hawaii.

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💥 What's the Big Deal:

🎓 Picture Pacific Island educators achieving master's degrees in education through PACMED. This program equips them with STEAM-focused skills, enhancing the quality of education across the region.🏫 Imagine a curriculum rooted in native languages, cultures, and traditions. PACMED ensures that educators understand local contexts, fostering meaningful connections between students and their heritage.🌏 The program's ripple effect extends beyond classrooms. Graduates become catalysts for positive change, addressing regional challenges like health issues, climate change, and sovereignty.🤝 Envision a supportive network of educators, coordinators, and past cohorts. PACMED nurtures collaboration, enabling students to learn from each other and inspire progress. 🌱 These educators will address sustainability challenges, such as climate change and sea level rise. PACMED nurtures a new generation that's equipped to tackle pressing issues in each of their Pacific Island communities.

#EducationForAll,#GeographicalAccess,#PacificRegion, #PACMED,#IMSPARK,#Educators