Jewish Education Innovation Challenge

Thank you to Prizmah Board Chair Lisa Popik Coll and Vice Chair Gail Norry for this call to action! There are so many ways you can support and mobilize change in Jewish day schools -- join us! https://lnkd.in/eFqFpTER

As a Jewish day school educator, how do you cultivate intrinsic motivation in your students so they can engage with their Jewish learning in a meaningful, long-lasting way? At JEIC’s 2024 Innovators Retreat we explored different methods to create intrinsic motivation with best-selling author and education professor, Dr. Catlin Tucker. If you are ready to implement or enhance the student-centered learning in your school, you can visit https://lnkd.in/eXFQnD4K for resources on how to bring IM into the classroom, a breakdown of key educational phrases used throughout the conference, how to implement those concepts, and more!

Actively promoting faculty retention is a fundamental priority for Jewish day schools. Dr. Harry Bloom, founder and president of Benchmarking for Good, Inc. examines findings from the recent Prizmah: CJDS/JEIC reports as well as faculty climate surveys conducted by Benchmarking for Good. Read the blog post here: https://lnkd.in/eZnzkwJH

Rabbi Andrew Ergas, CEO of JEIC partner HEBREW AT THE CENTER (HATC), delves into the competency framework that Hebrew language educators in Jewish day schools should possess. He suggests that school leaders should consider simultaneously demanding more professionalism and formal training from their Hebrew faculty while also providing financial incentives. Read more in Prizmah’s Hayidion Journal: https://lnkd.in/eMzs_Uga

We are pleased to share the latest evaluation from our partner, Pedagogy of Partnership powered by Hadar, conducted by Rosov Consulting. The 2024 report focuses on PoP school leaders: administrators or teacher leaders who serve as liaisons between PoP and their school. The findings are a testament to the deep impact that PoP institutes and coaching are having on teaching and learning. https://lnkd.in/eAhu3Ceu

The first verse in the Amidah can teach educators how it is to create an environment that promotes authenticity for their students. #MotivationalMoments #MotivationalMonday

Our partner, The Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS) Day School Standards and Benchmarks, offers a variety of high quality professional development opportunities. Their goal is to infuse the school with methodologies that increase meaning making and personal connection to text study for students. How? Explore their options below to find out! https://lnkd.in/dGbtVxBv

As educators prepare their yearly vision and units for the coming school year, JEIC Managing Director Sharon Freundel suggests that we use big ideas (BI) and essential questions (EQ) that focus on philosophical life statements and pertinent deep questions to frame the students’ learning. Read the full blog post: https://lnkd.in/eES5e42w

JEIC Founding Director Rabbi Shmuel Feld will speak at AMATZ Initiative's 7th Annual Summer Conference. His session, "The One who does the Work does the Learning: The Future of Intrinsic Motivation," explains both the use and lack of use of intrinsic motivation in teaching our ancient Jewish wisdom in schools. Educators can register here: https://lnkd.in/dTkakcse

Rabbi Yehuda Chanales, long-time JEIC collaborator and coordinator of the Chinuch Incubator at Yeshiva University, tackles the challenge of encouraging more students to pursue careers in Jewish education in North American Jewish day schools. In this article, he explains how Yeshiva University’s Chinuch Incubator is helping to nurture and support those who demonstrate curiosity and talent in the field. Read more here in Prizmah’s Hayidion Journal. https://lnkd.in/eZRwTwSU