Writer who believes everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive. Tweets mine. Former education reporter, now nonprofit communications, #mindfulness seeker
“The House Republican budget passed today calls for massive cuts in health coverage, food assistance, and help paying for college, among some other areas, to pay…
Source: Center on Budget and Policy Priorities https://t.co/ZeBx384Osv
https://t.co/CVF05tyOIi "The more disturbing result is the continuing deterioration of scores by low-performing students at the bottom. Huge pandemic learning losses for students at the bottom 10% grew 70% larger between 2022-2024.Learning losses at bottom 25% grew 25% larger."
I’ve always admired Gov. Dukakis and he deserves this tribute. Wish we had more leaders like him today. Great @BostonGlobe story! https://t.co/E5hLjmIWIm
@michelleinbklyn You don’t seem to be on this channel much anymore and neither am I, but thank you for your thought provoking, devastating @nytopinion piece today on the attacks on Israel and “the need for a decent left” — one of the most insightful things I’ve read during this horrible time.
Great essay! "What’s good for educators is good for students. Trust that educators know how to improve outcomes for their students, respect their expertise and agency, and honor their humanity." @CityYear#TheLearningPro https://t.co/pTDgGF791c via @LearningForward
.@CityYear@AmeriCorps have supported students’ learning for 15+ years. Today, their direct service in schools also guides equity-focused research, innovative teacher pathways, and policy work that promotes systems change.
While @AmeriCorps serving students in schools remains at the center of what we do, City Year has evolved, striving to create systems change through research, practice and policy. Learn more about our six areas of impact. https://t.co/mNSp0XTXEM
Students in Central Falls, RI got $10k to upgrade their high school. “When students perceive their perspectives to be heard and reflected in school policy decisions, it can have a positive impact on academic outcomes.” #studentvoice#edtalk https://t.co/nQIz4ubBZ9
🛣️Thriving is a journey. How do we help young people to discover their inner strengths and sparks that are at the heart of student motivation? #DevelopmentalRelationships https://t.co/IQ7JKk9yZ2
It was a pleasure to join City Year and Americorps volunteers - and my administration colleagues - in service yesterday to support the students at Charles Hart Middle School.
Incredible recognition of the dedication and effort of @CityYear's extraordinary @AmeriCorps members. Will be thinking of all youth advocates, educators, tutors, mentors, student success coaches and others who serve youth this Monday, on #MLKDay2023.
Fantastic story. “Once underperforming, East Boston High School made gains through the pandemic. Can BPS replicate the success?” https://t.co/5LomTeHw1d via @BostonGlobe
@JolentaG I’m so sorry. My family and I haven’t forgotten folks with vulnerable immune systems or the very young or elderly who need & deserve our care and protection. Please know you are cared for by people you’ll never meet who don’t resent masking up and want you to stay safe, healthy!
Students need more social-emotional support. Schools need proven programs using recovery funds. @npss_success offers tutors, mentors, student success coaches, college guidance, & wraparound services like mental health. https://t.co/XpjUnTlesn