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Saturday January 24, 2026 11:00 am - 12:30 pm and join us for an exciting Webinar: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN THE CLASSROOM This webinar, the first in a series on Artificial Intelligence (AI) hosted by CTAUN, will focus on AI in education -- how it is being integrated into the classroom at all levels and the role of the United Nations in its application. Experts from the UN will join with education practitioners to show that AI can be used to promote learning skills, increase student engagement. The discussion will include practical examples of AI applications in the classroom, a look at the downsides of AI, and initiatves underway for the creation of "guardrails" to ensure that AI is being used ethically and equitably. The UN has dedicated focal points to address AI and other emerging technologies. As a result, UN Member States have adopted policies to ensure AI is "safe, secure and trustworthy." Join us on January 24 - designated the International Day of Education - to hear from UN representatives and practitioners about progress and effective strategies to prevent misuse, ensuring children's rights to healthy development. Details will be posted on our website: teachun.org WITH BEST WISHES FOR A HEALTHY, HAPPY AND PEACEFUL NEW YEAR! Join us and register here > Exciting news to share with your chapter members!
DKG International published five Impact (Project) Spotlights from New Jersey. 1. Combined Chapters Workshop- Gail Griffin, Nu Chapter 2. Epsilon Book Club Field Trip- Susan Brezina, Epsilon Chapter 3. Keynote Speaker Victoria Kessler- Cathy Fortunato, Lambda Chapter 4. Early Educator Award- Cathy Fortunato, credit to Kimberly Falcone, Dr. Marilyn Gonyo, Lambda Chapter 5. Food Pantry Project- Donna O'Malley, Nu Chapter Read the details on the international website, dkg.org ABOUT > Impact (Project) Spotlight > EEC Featured Projects: There is still an opportunity to share your successful projects or programs worldwide. The submission form is on the website on the "EEC Featured Projects" page. .New Jersey state is well represented thanks to Gail, Susan, and Donna. Let's keep it going.
Greetings Chapter Presidents,
It's time for another Presidents' Page video! You can click on the image below to view the most recent edition, as well as all previous videos in the playlist. Please make sure to share this with all of your chapter members! Enhance the information you can gather from the Presidents’ Page video by turning on closed captions (CC) on the YouTube player. Click on the “CC” button on the YouTube controls at the bottom of the YouTube screen. Next, click on settings button (Gear icon), Subtitles/CC, Auto-translate, and select your language preference. Thanks for all that you do! Your International President, Dr. Beverly Hall-Maughan
DEADLINES/IMPORTANT DATES
The Spring 2025 edition of the U.S. Forum Connection Newsletter is attached.Also attached is a copy of the proposed amendments to the U.S. Forum Guidelines. These will be voted on at the August 2, 2025 Forum meeting at the DKG International Conference in New Orleans.
We will host a Q&A about the proposed amendments in mid-July. You can find updates for all this on the website dkgusforum.org Enjoy your spring and I hope to see you in New Orleans. Pat -- Pat Bennett-Forman Immediate Past President 2023-2025 Washington State Organization U.S. Forum Steering Committee Chair 2024-2026 The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International "Community gets us out of exhaustion and into action." The Margaret Abel Scholarship was awarded to Rachel Kaczor, a graduate student at Montclair State University, at the DKGNJ convention in April. Rachel was among a group of 15 candidates, and is pursuing her master’s degree in music education. In accepting the award, she spoke of the importance of all students having equal access to quality music education. She teaches private voice and piano lessons, volunteers with community theatre productions, is the music director of her church, and substitutes in various school districts. Rachel will truly be an asset in any future educational environment.
A special thank you to the Chairs of the Scholarship Committee, Wilhelmina Bryant and Susan Relles and the scholarship committee members for their hard work in selecting a recipient. Welcome to DKGNJ
2024 DKGNJ INDUCTEES *inducted in chapter Alpha Chapter Tamisha McKoy Julia Ermatinger Eleanor Vick * Diane Blazier Gamma Chapter Jessica Eichhorn Amy Fisher Melissa Reynolds Renee McFall * Crystal Watkins Maida DePalma Elizabeth O’Neil Delta Chapter Kimberle L. Bruckno Moore * Barbara A. Cialon-Zuzulock Wendy J. Cope * Kelsey A. Greene * Martina Trapani Epsilon Chapter Bonnie Sue Bastin * Catherine Goodwin * Melissa Neamand Jennifer Van Kirk * Suzanne Belvedere * Eta Chapter Carleen Artusa Kimberly Hall * Iota Chapter Claudia Kirby * Patricia Sollimo * Margery Walsh * Lambda Chapter Lisa DeMarco Laura Toto Josselin Morales Linda Hyland Krysia Duran Dr. Terri Evans Mariam Altari Dana Spano Dr. Denise Furlong Omicron Chapter Lisa Frankle * Kathleen Kelly * Silvia Kirby Margaret Smith * Amy Trotta Rho Chapter Katherine MacQueen Elizabet Donahue Gargi Adhikari Dear State Organization Presidents, Recently, there have been actions which have caused great concern resulting from postings on several different social media and web sites affiliated with but not managed by the International Society. In general, owners of creative content are growing increasingly intolerant regarding the misuse of intellectual property. As a result, recent incidents related to such misuse by entities at various levels within our organization have resulted in both actualized and potential liabilities to the Society. Therefore, the Administrative Board and counsel have approved the placement of a notice on DKG affiliated internet sites (including social media accounts, such as Facebook) that we hope will defray liability and protect the Society. We want to support the continued use of the DKG name and logo by members, chapters, and state organizations. However, we also cannot and do not wish to monitor the many affiliated sites in order to identify potential liability and risk. Please note the attached disclaimer statement (also provided in Spanish for use by Spanish speaking entities) that we request be posted on any website or social media site that bears the DKG Society International name (including “DKG” or the DKG logo). As state organization presidents, we request that you share this information with your chapter leaders. Thank you for your assistance and understanding as we all work together to protect the Society. Warmly, Nita Nita R Scott, CAE | Executive Director The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International Mail: 12710 Research Blvd. Ste 230 | Austin, TX 78759 512-478-5748 x102 | www.dkg.org
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