David Bley

Ready to keep driving impact and equity in housing, homelessness, education, and community development. Former director @gatesfoundation @GatesWA.

[David Bley @davidbleysea]

After 14 years, I've stepped down as the Director of the Washington State team at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Don't worry, I'll still be involved in our communities. To keep up with the foundation's work, follow @GatesWA

[Rise Up For Students @riseupkids]

We know @SeaPubSchools are a mess, but do we really think @SeattleSupt Denise Juneau is to blame? (Hint: No) #waedu https://t.co/XrULRX9Zdy

[Gates WA State @GatesWA]

We are going in the “right direction” towards educational equity in Washington, but we still have “miles to go” in supporting our Native, Black, Latino and low-income students
https://t.co/vH2w3u9bZe

[Gates WA State @GatesWA]

Low community spread & consistent precautions in schools are key to getting students and teachers back in classrooms, from @IDMOD_ORG & @WADeptHealth

[David Bley @davidbleysea]

Learn how to talk to your kids about civics. https://t.co/ANGe06pKMa

[David Bley @davidbleysea]

Undergraduate enrollment is down, and many students who are enrolled up are missing classes. “I worry that people are going to increasingly give up.” https://t.co/q3eTxNQr9M

[Gates WA State @GatesWA]

Thank you @DavidBleySEA for 14 years of leadership on our Washington State team. Keep on making the world a better place.

[David Bley @davidbleysea]

“Bringing people out of shelters and tents and into housing that is permanent and provides wraparound services is not only the humane thing to do, it is also cost-effective.” https://t.co/VFdQyzTPQR

[David Bley @davidbleysea]

Follow @GatesWA to keep up with the future of our local work.

[Gates WA State @GatesWA]

The work of @gatesfoundation spans the globe, but we have a deep commitment to improving the lives of people in Washington State, where the Gates family has lived for generations. https://t.co/0oBEREFG5j

[David Bley @davidbleysea]

Suicide prevention starts in school—educators can be the first to recognize symptoms of anxiety or depression in students. https://t.co/3gUrrd1XrK

[David Bley @davidbleysea]

As my final week with the Gates Foundation comes to a close, I say farewell with gratitude. My full statement here: https://t.co/8kQ70UGeyV

[David Bley @davidbleysea]

Leading a school district is difficult & progress takes time, but the broad coalition standing with @SeattleSupt shows a strong commitment. https://t.co/qGGVkdXt96

[David Bley @davidbleysea]

For 14 years, I have been a proud part of @GatesWA and the work they do to strengthen communities in our state. Follow the foundation's new account to stay up to date on their local projects and other issues that are important to all of us.

[Center on Reinventing Public Education @CRPE_edu]

Looking for research or data on COVID-19 and K-12 education?

@EduEvidence is compiling evidence-based reports, commentaries, surveys, and public opinion polls in a searchable database: https://t.co/3gZHFtEqUq

[League of Education Voters (LEV) - now on Bluesky @edvoters]

By providing students with opportunities to let their identities shine, educators get to know them well, says youth advocate @KarenPittman — and that is one of the first steps in culturally responsive teaching. https://t.co/eYvY7srU9K @edutopia #BlackLivesMatter

[David Bley @davidbleysea]

Kindergarten opens the door for lifelong learning—this isn’t just a setback for #ECE, it can impact #HigherEd outcomes as well. https://t.co/dHGHrCrxYj

[David Bley @davidbleysea]

Access to a college education is good for students, society and the economy. https://t.co/xP058TP1Ly

[EdSurge HigherEd @HigherEdSurge]

What Homeschooling During COVID-19 Taught Me About My College Teaching @bonni208 #onlinelearning #highered https://t.co/01sudMlAQS

[David Bley @davidbleysea]

“Let’s admit our mistakes and also celebrate the heroes of Black history.” https://t.co/6FlGwnzQZu