Author Archives: michelle perry

Emergency Broadband Benefit Program

Who Is Eligible for the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program? A household is eligible if a member of the household meets one of the six criteria below: Has an income that is at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines or participates in certain assistance programs, such as SNAP, Medicaid, or Lifeline; Approved to receive benefitsContinue reading “Emergency Broadband Benefit Program”

Vygotsky and Schema

Recently, I’ve been re-introduced to some the educational theoretical brainiacs of history. Let’s see…There’s Dewey, Piaget, Freire, and good ole’ Lev Vygotsky (and tons others). Vygotsky was known in education circles only after his death in 1934. He was Russian and lived through the Bolshevik Revolution in 1917, which basically caused him to research andContinue reading “Vygotsky and Schema”

Do you need help paying rent? Find out about the Emergency Rental Assistance Program

View Post The NM Department of Finance and Administration released this today! State Announces $170M for Rental and Utility AssistanceAssistance is for households experiencing financial hardship due to COVID-19 SANTA FE – The state of New Mexico will grant approximately $170M of federal aid to New Mexicans for rental and utility assistance to households experiencingContinue reading “Do you need help paying rent? Find out about the Emergency Rental Assistance Program”

Between Teacher and Child

A late afternoon snack; Episode 3. This is a poem that speaks about the power of a relationship between a teacher and a child, written by Dr. Hiam Ginott. I’m sharing this solid piece of advice: a teacher must wield their power carefully. I have come to the frightening conclusion that I am the decisiveContinue reading “Between Teacher and Child”

The RTI Analogy

The Doctor will see you now. Episode 2 – Teachers’ Snacks Series. In case you don’t know, I’m offering up our hungry New Mexico teachers some nutritious brain food in the form of small bite-sized PD. See yesterday’s morsels on Positive Behavior Supports. Let’s dive into some RTI today! Response to Intervention: RTI. If aContinue reading “The RTI Analogy”

Teacher Snacks

I’m starting a new blog series called, Teacher Snacks. Why? Teachers are often on the hunt for bite-sized applicable information they can apply to their learning setting immediately. Kids need snacks, and teachers need snacks too. I LOVE snacks – and really all food… Teacher Snacks will offer short and concise information about topics andContinue reading “Teacher Snacks”

100% for New Mexico

Please take a moment to read this extraordinary article which details the 100% Community efforts around our state, including right here in Otero County. It is up to US to find solutions and end childhood trauma. 100% Community gives us the framework and tools to achieve this. Contact me at michelle@learnnewmexico.org to learn more andContinue reading “100% for New Mexico”