"About two weeks before the start of school, the "what ifs" start...They start relatively innocently with, 'What if I haven’t accomplished all the items on my summer checklist as a principal?' They grow into, 'What if the materials we ordered do not arrive at school on time?' As my team is planning for the teachers to return, the 'what ifs' become more intense, with, 'What if the teachers hate every professional learning session we have planned?'" Gesher Jewish Day School Principal of Teaching and Learning Melanie Eisen shares the lessons she's learned over her 33-year career that have helped her calm the what ifs so she can focus on having a great school year. https://lnkd.in/evWsayeb
About us
JEIC is a bold initiative to improve the quality of Jewish education in day schools across North America. We pursue lasting school change through innovative educational enterprises, impactful gatherings, and philanthropic partnerships. To that end, we bring together educators, funders, influencers, and end users (parents and their children) to challenge day schools to achieve their mandate of optimizing student internalization of Jewish wisdom, identity, and decision making in the modern world.
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http://www.jewishchallenge.org
External link for Jewish Education Innovation Challenge
- Industry
- Education
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Chevy Chase , Maryland
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2013
- Specialties
- Jewish Education, Innnovation, and Advocacy
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Chevy Chase , Maryland, US
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Silver Spring, us
Employees at Jewish Education Innovation Challenge
Updates
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Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation's Capital launched a new teacher salary scale for the 2023-2024 school year that aligned compensation with school values and strategic goals. The revamped pay structure was crafted through close collaboration between teachers and school leadership, and has not only clarified and enhanced transparency but also strengthened teacher commitment and satisfaction. With an increased retention rate and improved survey results showing greater staff understanding and satisfaction, the initiative proves that a well-designed compensation model can drive meaningful change. Milton Chief Strategy and Operations Officer Vinita Ahuja, Chief Business Officer Adam Broms, and Human Resources Director Miri Ploff describe how this process unfolded and the significant impact it’s having on both teachers and the school community in this Prizmah:CJDS Hayidion Journal article, Faculty Engagement to Improve Compensation Transparency: https://lnkd.in/eVAGxmzg
Faculty Engagement to Improve Compensation Transparency
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Schools invest heavily in curricula and technology, yet they often overlook the crucial development of their teachers. This article by Rebecca Rohr Ritter, the founder and head of teaching and learning at The The Shefa School, dives into Shefa School’s journey from teacher burnout and turnover to record retention rates. From rigorous data analysis to innovative new practices like “Green Time” and senior teacher roles, learn how Shefa improved its teacher experience and why these lessons are vital for any educational institution. Read more about the transformative approach and the five key lessons learned for enhancing teacher retention in this Prizmah:CJDS Hayidion Journal article, Keep Teachers Teaching: https://lnkd.in/eunQaH9A
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Why do Jews believe in one God, and what does that belief actually entail? Becky Tahel Ben David explores the Jewish concept of God, the origins of monotheism, and the deep questions it raises about faith, free will, and the existence of evil in the latest Jewish Spirituality video, brought to you by JEIC and and Jewish Unpacked, a program of OpenDor Media . https://lnkd.in/eHNUZ4Ta
What is God? | Unpacked
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As new teachers head into the back-to-school season, Teacher Leadership Specialist and 2023 Teacher of the Year Rebecka Peterson shares four simple ways of thinking to help teachers through their evolution as an educator. https://lnkd.in/g9gFaJad Edutopia - George Lucas Educational Foundation
Advice for New Teachers From a Teacher of the Year
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What happens when national organizations, local funders and a community's Jewish day schools partner to address teacher pipeline challenges? Their students get highly qualified educators who are the best fit for their school communities.
Schools need teachers. Last year Prizmah and the Jewish Education Innovation Challenge convened a Jewish day school educator pipeline working group to investigate initiatives, explore new ideas, and plan for the future. In Boston, Prizmah is working in partnership with CJP - Combined Jewish Philanthropies, The BEKER FOUNDATION, and other local funders on a project called "Stronger Together", led by Prizmah's Aimee Close. This initiative was formed to create collaboration between the 14 Boston-area Jewish day schools to strengthen the entire ecosystem. Like the rest of the education sector, Jewish day schools in Boston are faced with the challenge of recruiting, retaining, and supporting classroom teachers. Read how the work of Stronger Together helped Boston schools bridge this gap and help bring excellent teachers into schools. #jewishdayschoolstrending
Our experiment with shared recruiting to address the educator pipeline - JNS.org
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In our latest Keystones podcast episode, Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School North Campus Principal Lisa Schopf discusses the impact of empowering students to see themselves as informed agents of change through the school’s Scholars: Contemporary Context program. The program's goal is to address topics that aren't typically included in a middle school curriculum. This involves integrating the school's key principles, such as Jewish values and Judaic texts, into the subjects the students are studying. Listen or read the transcript here: https://lnkd.in/eKGup25Y
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For hands-on learning to be truly effective, teachers require the support of coaches who can offer tailored advice on applying specific strategies within their particular subject areas. BetterLesson Director of Partnerships for Jewish Educational Institutions Smadar Goldstein, The Leffell School High School Dean Tavi Koslowe, and The Idea Institute Founder and Co-director Tikvah Wiener discuss the difference between traditional workshops and ongoing coaching, especially in Judaic studies. Through personalized guidance, teachers can refine their techniques, fostering both academic and emotional connections in the classroom. Learn more about how coaching can enhance teacher growth and strengthen Jewish day schools in this Prizmah:CJDS Hayidion Journal article, Coaching Strengthens the Teaching Profession: https://lnkd.in/eeBMW6Jq
Coaching Strengthens the Teaching Profession
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Limited spots still available!
Judaic studies teachers can now learn from the expert how to cultivate intrinsic motivation in their student! JEIC Founding Director Rabbi Shmuel Feld is co-teaching a course on Intrinsic Motivation in the Kodesh Classroom as part of Herzog College's master's degree in Teaching Tanakh & Parshanut or as a stand-alone course. Along with Dr. Avishai Kellerman, he will show teachers how to motivate students in the Limmudei Kodesh classroom. Take the next step! 📌Click here to sign up for the course: https://bit.ly/3xnbdEJ 📌Read Rabbi Feld’s JEIC blog post about Intrinsic Motivation: https://bit.ly/3VTBZxR 📌Learn more about Herzog College’s Master’s degree in Teaching Tanakh and Parshanut: https://bit.ly/3xEO2FO
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As we approach the one-year anniversary of October 7, the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies, in partnership with The Jewish Education Project and M²: The Institute for Experiential Jewish Education, invites educators to view a free 3-part webinar. This series is designed to prepare you for creating meaningful learning experiences for the first anniversary of October 7. Sessions take place on Wednesdays, August 28, September 4, and September 11. Register here: https://lnkd.in/deqgUg64
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