Pictured above, Mr. Bellido, student life dean at SEED DC, showed our scholars how to make penne pasta with turkey sausage meatballs on Facebook live.
The shift to full-time online learning has brought sudden change and challenges to classrooms across the country. Many teachers—understandably so—are attempting to focus on the academics and how to handle lost learning hours. But at SEED, we know that the relationships, social interactions, and support networks our students build outside of the classroom are also key to their success.
To keep our students engaged, the staff at The SEED School of Washington, D.C. (SEED DC), launched a new program called NXTLevel Acceleration Academy. Through the NXTLevel Acceleration Academy, students attend sessions focused on wellness and self-care. The goal is to ensure our students leave with a clear understanding of how to incorporate healthy habits into their daily schedules.
“The NXTLevel Acceleration Academy, developed by Mr. Daniel Bellido, student life dean at SEED DC, was formed to offer our students social and emotional learning opportunities during distance learning programming,” said Ms. Randee Grant, student life morning director at SEED DC.
Mindfulness for a Sound Mind is one of the classes offered. This class, which is led by Ms. Grant, teaches students new breathing techniques and mindfulness strategies to remain calm and focused while learning from home. SEED DC Eats is another class our students can take. Mr. Bellido held a cooking class on Facebook live and showed our scholars how to make penne pasta with turkey sausage meatballs. Four additional staff members joined in on the fun and also shared their dinner recipes. Check it out!
At SEED, we have always put nurturing, caring, and outstanding educators at the center of our work. The NXTLevel Acceleration Academy is just one way we continue to foster a love for learning through enrichment programs, social and emotional supports, and authentic experiences.
Visit SEED DC’s Facebook page to see more creative and engaging courses being offered.