David Griffith

Assoc. Executive Director, Policy & Advocacy, NAESP. Whole Child Champion. Former PTSA Prez. Baseball Dad. Philly Sports Phanatic. Opinions/tweets are my own.

[David Griffith @Griffith2020]

‘Lunch Shaming’ Has Made Kids Too Terrified to Eat at School https://t.co/YdLgIsL4HW @NAESP

This is why preK-8 principals cite better lunch and recess dynamics as a top benefit of school cell phone bans.

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The negative:
🔽Title I cut $1.9 billion (10%)
🔽Eliminates Title II -$2.2 billion
🔽Eliminates Title III -$890 million
🔽Eliminates Full-Service Community Schools -$150 million

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In advance of the House Appropriations Subcommittee markup of the FY27 education spending bill, we're seeing the funding levels for federal preK-12 programs. @NAESP

The positive:
🔼$15.5 billion for special education (+$46 million)
🔼+$60 million for charter schools.

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[David Griffith @Griffith2020]

🔼+$5 million for Title IV-A student support & academic enrichment grants ($1.4 billion total)
🔼+5 million for Impact Aid
🔼+$4 million for Indian Education
↔️Maintains $1.3 billion for Title IV-B 21st C. community learning centers

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[National Assoc. of Elementary School Principals @NAESP]

There's #NoPlaceForHate at Independent Elementary, where its ASCA student council celebrates diversity through events like All Abilities Week and multicultural nights. Learn how their strategies have improved school culture in this #PrincipalMag article. https://t.co/7BZB2ANwdj

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New wave of laws could reshape school for US students. Here's how. https://t.co/u6sY8BFyai @NAESP

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Every principal has the power to change the trajectory of a child's life, strengthen a teacher's confidence, and unite an entire school community around a shared purpose.

At @NAESP, we know that the work of school leaders reaches far beyond the walls of a building. It creates ripple effects that shape futures, inspire excellence, and transform communities for generations.
@RenataJohnson-Green
#NAESP26
#WeAreNAESP
@SCASAnews

[National Assoc. of Elementary School Principals @NAESP]

Are you joining us for #NAESP26 at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort in Orlando July 13-15? Be sure to add on some Disney magic—at a special rate just for conference attendees. Haven't registered yet? There's still time. Learn more and register now at https://t.co/CPTI9IhEwq.

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Canvas data breach further frayed families’ trust in ed tech https://t.co/dIbKs8qKuH @NAESP

“this particular incident could be a turning point is because a learning management system is the one system that students interact with that is required for school to function...”

[National Assoc. of Elementary School Principals @NAESP]

Principals enter school leadership to build strong schools, support teachers, and elevate student learning. But what happens over time? Sandy G.D. Ritchey explores leadership changes and how you can renew your commitment. Read the article: https://t.co/QOvbrmQbju #PrincipalMag

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Congratulations!!! After a 32-word burst, Shrey Parikh wins the Scripps National Spelling Bee https://t.co/vzk1WQqgKH

"Shrey’s championship word — the last word he spelled correctly in the spell-off — was 'bromocriptine.'"

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"School budgets are under pressure nationwide." A financial reckoning is hitting America’s public schools https://t.co/CilE1GPWQK @NAESP

The cost of everything is going up while student enrollment is going down.

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Cellphones in schools restricted across Maryland under new law https://t.co/iZ55b4cW0h @NAESP (Many districts already had limits in place.)

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@MoCoBaseballLog The 2020 @PvilleFalconsBB team was one of the best in recent memory too.

A senior laden team featuring Luke Trythall, Max Fisher, Eammon Murphy, Josh Widenhofer, Tom Stoughton, and Owen Brill.

W/ Jrs. Tommy Miles, Alex Pope, Stevie Orsini & Collin Gross playing major roles.

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Texas School Police Pepper-Sprayed, Tackled and Tasered Students https://t.co/2lJc8Aw14W @NAESP

The accompanying videos are very difficult to watch.

[National Assoc. of Elementary School Principals @NAESP]

The @NAESP National School Leaders Conference is the biggest opportunity for Pre-K, elementary, middle-level, and high school leaders to learn together. Plus, keynote speakers @SecCardona and @merlynainspires are sure to inspire. Join us: https://t.co/CPTI9IhEwq #NAESP26

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The @AFTunion issued a 10 point plan for AI and screen use in schools https://t.co/wngCnZYRdy @NAESP

👉️ Screen ban for preK-2 students (including online testing)

👉️ Complete ban on student-facing AI in elementary schools

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The Scripps National Spelling Bee Finals are on Ion tonight at 8 pm ET. Meet the 🐝 finalists. https://t.co/h3UO8N9KMV @NAESP

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The @NBA Eastern Conference Finals Game 4 turned into an All-Star game. 😂

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The more hours in school, the higher the achievement, study finds https://t.co/BhvLzIQqWP @NAESP

More school = More learning. Who knew.