Apryl Clarkson

Executive Director at Boston Public Schools. Lifetime Bostonian interested in education policy, racial justice, and youth empowerment. Thoughts are my own.

[John D. O'Bryant School of Mathematics and Science @OBryantSchool]

Ms. Tamerat & Ms. Crossfield took a group of their AP African American Studies students to meet civil rights icon, Ruby Bridges last week. They engaged in a community service activity, attended a Q & A, & listened to O'B music teacher Mr. Jones lead the Kuumba singers of Harvard

[Neponset River Greenway Council @NepGreenway]

The #WalkingCityTrail starts on the Neponset Trail in the town of Milton and meanders through many Boston neighborhoods, showing off some of the region’s best green spaces and walking paths! Check their website or follow @MilesPerHoward for more info.

[Boston Arts Academy @bostonartsacad]

Please spread the word to anyone you might know that would like to apply to our school!

[AEFP @aefpweb]

Are you interested in school finance and resource allocation? Join us next week for a networking event on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at 2 pm EST. RSVP here: https://t.co/NgWKylpqFL

[NCSD 👧🏽👦🏾👧🏼👧🏾👦🏻 @diverse_schools]

In our new research brief, @_jmnoonan and @PeterTPiazza call on the civil rights and research communities to develop robust #EdAccountability indicators aligned with @integratenyc’s 5Rs of #REALintegration.

Learn more https://t.co/peWIuaq1bK

[Tracy O'Connell Novick @TracyNovick]

I think we should observe that we cannot do this comparison in Massachusetts as the state isn’t collecting this information this year.

[Apryl Clarkson @holderap]

"the value-added modeling approach can provide credible evidence on the effectiveness of programs when a LEA (1) implements a large set of programs while tracking participation, (2) administers a districtwide common assessment, and (3) uses program evaluation to inform decisions"

[Rob Shand @rob_shand]

We are excited to share a new paper in @aeaweb from an @IESResearch -funded RPP between @JCPSKY, @TeachersCollege and @AU_SchoolofEd
https://t.co/JPrbFpINqs

[Sivan Tuchman @SpEduwonk]

Job alert!

@RANDCorporation is hiring a Education Policy Researcher, Labor and Workforce Development

https://t.co/RQvWjY0zi9

[Countdown2Kinder @Countdown2K]

We are so proud NE Patriots took time out of their busy schedule to welcome our kindergarten teachers and BPS kindergartners. Kraft may be in trouble- Andruzzi, Wiggins, McCourty, and Slatter look better in Countdown Yellow. Go Pats! @DrewEchelson @BostonSchools

[Katie Grassa @PrincipalGrassa]

Literally cannot wait to open our doors tomorrow and welcome back 953 of the best humans I know!!!! #curleycares @curleyk8 #itsgoingtobeourbestyearyet

[The Rennie Center @therenniecenter]

Welcoming our newest group of Massachusetts Education Policy Fellows!

[Jonathan Berk @berkie1]

Starting next Sunday, August 21st and every Sunday through September 25th, Boston’s Newbury Street will be closed to traffic and opened to the public, transformed into a pedestrian street from 10am until 8pm each day. 🎉

[BDEA @bostondayandeve]

BDEA is #hiring!

[Gary Orfield @orfieldtweet]

The U.S. has 10 million more Spanish speakers than Spain & I think Southern California has the largest single concentration. A language that opens up the culture & life of so many nations.

[NNERPP @RPP_Network]

Excited for these #NNERPP22 sessions, coming up now: Using ESSER investments, sharing findings from RPP evals, and (re)prioritizing RPP milestones, with @holderap, @IsabelLH_BPS, Mariana Ronchini, @ccfarrell, @erinhenrick, Danny Schmidt, @StaceSexton, @bethvaade, & Sara Slaughter

[NNERPP @RPP_Network]

#NNERPP22 starts Monday! #RPP friends, as you get ready, please make sure to find your way to the Annual Forum website + to make your schedule (check your inbox / spam for your personalized invitation email). We can’t wait to embark on our RPP learning journey next week!

[Neponset River Greenway Council @NepGreenway]

Sign up for the July 23rd @MattapanFoodFit Mattapan On Wheels event! They have fun rides for people of all abilities. Learn more here:

[Boston While Black @boswhileblack]

Announcing the BWB Family Reunion Team #Spades♠️ Tournament sponsored by DraftKings! Grab your #partna' and meet us at the Lawn On D next Saturday, July 16th. Registration opens at noon and closes by 3:00 p.m. Riding solo? No worries – there's plenty of #Family to go around!

[Apryl Clarkson @holderap]

From "Minnesota Nice to Boston Strong" thank you @BostonSchools Superintendent @BCassellius ❤️

[Brian Holzman @brianholzman]

📣📢 The National Network of Education Research-Practice Partnerships (@RPP_Network) is hiring an assistant director! More info here: https://t.co/voMWNbFNrM

I've gotten to know the NNERPP team while at Rice & they're a great group. Please distribute widely! #rppchat #edchat