163,800 minutes. How do you measure the impact of SEL? We measure it in stronger relationships, empowered educators, and student voices being heard. NEB has provided 2,730 hours of SEL training to Rhode Island educators and leaders since January 2025, with a 96% completion rate and 98% of completers recommending the course to a colleague. That’s how you measure a year of learning, growth, and impact. Here’s to building stronger, more connected school communities!

Our students have incredible ideas. And while we strive to create spaces where they can be expressive, honest, and inquisitive, we have to ask ourselves: Are we creating those spaces for ALL students, or just the ones who feel comfortable speaking up? Chalk Talk is a simple yet powerful strategy that gives every student a voice. By sharing ideas in writing, students can reflect, respond to one another, and build on different perspectives without the pressure of speaking in front of the group. Because participation shouldn’t be limited to the loudest voices in the room. Every student idea deserves to be heard, or in this case, SEEN! This study was based on Harvard Project Zero’s Chalk Talk thinking routine. It can be found here: buff.ly/XILcWrU #NewEnglandBasecamp #StudentVoice #StudentEngagement #ChalkTalk #EquitableClassrooms

Session #2 of our PK-5 iSTEM Endorsement Course is quickly approaching. We are loving the energy brought by our amazing teacher participants. #NewEnglandBasecamp #ProfessionalLearning #EducatorPD #LifelongLearning #TeacherLearning

There is still time to make a donation to #NEB and get your @Boscovs discount! givebutter.com/boscovsfriend…

Shop, save, and support local teachers! Join us for @Boscovs 's Friends Helping Friends Event on Wednesday, October 21st! givebutter.com/boscovsfriend… Donate $5 to NE Basecamp and receive: • 25% OFF in-store & online • In-store: 10/21 register to win a $100 Boscov’s Gift Card- 50 winners! 100% of proceeds via #NEB link go toward supporting educators through coaching and collaborative professional learning to build capacity and ensure all students have the opportunity to thrive! Passes will be emailed before Oct. 21! #friendshelpingfriends #supportteachers

Looking for a quick way to get students talking, thinking, and learning? Try Turn and Talk! This simple strategy works from Kindergarten through Grade 12 and gives every student an opportunity to process ideas and practice communicating with a partner. Make it routine by incorporating Turn and Talk into your lessons regularly. Remember: Whoever is doing the talking is doing the learning. Here is a sample of what this looks like in class: buff.ly/CITHi4t #TeacherToolboxTuesday #TeacherStrategies #StudentEngagement #TurnAndTalk #TeachingStrategies

We are still smiling thinking back to last Saturday! A heartfelt thank you to our incredible sponsors and everyone who attended. Thanks to your support, we are making a meaningful impact for teachers and students across Rhode Island.

Stock your library with stories that celebrate Hispanic and Latino voices, cultures, histories, and experiences — all year long! #HispanicHeritageMonth #Books #ELA

TONIGHT is the night✨ Kits are sent out and instructors are ready. See you tonight at 4p!

STEM Course Materials heading out to their new homes; let the STEM fun begin!

Latina author highlight: We’re kicking off October by getting to know one another and building relationships! Alma and How She Got Her Name by Juana Martinez-Neal is a wonderful book about a girl discovering her family heritage through her name. Sharing diverse books like this helps expand our students' worldviews and celebrates the rich cultures that make up our community. Link to the book: buff.ly/PGhN5Ah #HispanicHeritageMonth #Resources #ELA

Strong schools start with strong relationships. This Teacher Toolbox Tuesday, we’re sharing simple ways to build meaningful connections with families. ✨Resource available here: buff.ly/TxnVUUJ #TeacherToolboxTuesday #BuildingRelationships #FamilyEngagement #NEBResource

Thank you to all of our NEB Polo Tailgate sponsors! @WithumCPA @NEBSCopiers

We can't believe our luck! 🍀 Due to another rainy Sunday, the NEB tailgate at the Newport Polo All Charity Match is rescheduled for Saturday, October 3rd: 2 pm tailgate, 4 pm match! Tickets are still available buff.ly/z3rTFIV We can't wait to see you all there. Third time's a charm!

“The strength of the Constitution lies entirely in the determination of each citizen to defend it. Only if every single citizen feels duty bound to do his share in this defense are the constitutional rights secure.” -Albert Einstein And with that, NEB wanted to offer a special #TeacherTuesday, where you can highlight the importance of the constitution in class.

Ready to take your STEM teaching to the next level? Join us for our Fall cohort of our RIDE-Approved iSTEM endorsement course. Virtual classes start October! Registration is open now: buff.ly/06yla8p #STEAMEducation #TeacherLearning #NEBResource #RhodeIsland

Postponed due to weather. See you next week! Tickets are still available, here: buff.ly/50s958o Donate, here: buff.ly/0AErOIn

Ready to take your STEM teaching to the next level? Join us for our Fall cohort of our RIDE-Approved iSTEM endorsement course. Virtual classes start October! Registration Link: buff.ly/tYTvxg1 #STEAMEducation #TeacherLearning #NEBResource #RhodeIsland

What do YOU think?” Great conversations don’t just happen, they’re taught! Give students exactly WHAT they need to ask questions, share ideas, build on each other’s thinking, and respectfully disagree. Try these Student-to-Student Conversation Stems in your classroom this week! Let us know how they go. Resources can be found here: buff.ly/psIj5ti #TeacherToolboxTuesday #StudentVoice #ClassroomConnections #StudentEngagement #NEBResource