Punita Dani Thurman

mom, wife, friend, philanthropic leader. aspire to be a bold advocate, committed to grow & learn, and a believer in all that is possible, Views are all my own

[Stephanie Banchero @sbanchero]

Everyone should read this smart piece by @smervosh
The Pandemic Is Not the Only Reason U.S. Students Are Losing Ground https://t.co/zQoBQpwBrS

[Robert Pondiscio @rpondiscio]

"Louisiana is the only state that has surpassed its pre-pandemic reading results on the Nation’s Report Card in 4th grade. It’s been a leader for more than a decade in putting well reviewed curriculum in schools."

https://t.co/oZZv68Tva4

[Victor Shi @Victorshi2020]

My heart is broken. A 16-year-old high school student in Georgia texted her mom, "I know I've not been a perfect daughter. I love you. I'm sorry." Enough is enough.

[Punita Dani Thurman @punitadani]

Way to go @EdInnovates ! #MichEd is so lucky to have your leadership and vision to power collaboration for big change that is led by K12 leaders designing the way! @launchmich @TeachMichigan @mieducation @NetworkMIEd @MichiganLEAP @BMEAorg

[Naomi Norman @EdInnovates]

Talent Together is one of the finalists!!! After my first ASU+GSV conference 2 years ago, I playfully suggested that we should come up with an innovation that would be worthy of the ASU+GSV stage. And here we are! @DaveRichardsPhD @TimmisChris @alenazachery @cvannatter_wisd

[Punita Dani Thurman @punitadani]

@docsmatthews @DrWebberRj @MASASupts Warms my heart. Two of my favorite and most admired Ed leaders in our state!

[DPSCommunityDistrict @Detroitk12]

We will continue to advocate for the equitable needs of all our students.

#DPC24
#DPSCD

[DPSCommunityDistrict @Detroitk12]

We have to consider the needs of all our students and it all comes back to equitable funding within education.

#DPC24
#DPSCD
@Dr_Vitti

[Punita Dani Thurman @punitadani]

Essential to truly improving educational outcomes! @launchmich @skillmanfound @BMEAorg @482Forward @miedjustice

[Beth Gonzalez @BethACGonzalez]

Today @WayneRESA & @Newsela are launching a 36 District, Countywide effort to Increase Access to High Quality, High Interest, Culturally Relevant Student Texts Across Disciplines in order to Increase Literacy Outcomes in Wayne County!

We are #buildingknowledge!

[Be A King @BerniceKing]

When you study my father with a desire to create the Beloved Community, you’ll discover that he wanted us to see each other fully and treat each other justly. To do that, we have to eradicate what he called the Triple Evils of Racism, Militarism and Poverty. Let’s do THAT. #MLK

[Nicole Carter, Ed.S @nikkicarter81]

It’s Another Great Day to be a Novi Wildcat! Congratulations to our 33 National Merit Semifinalists. WE are so incredibly proud of you. Way to R💚AR! ⁦@NCSD⁩ ⁦@BenMainka⁩ #NoviPride

[Novi Educational Foundation @NoviEdFound]

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NEF is thrilled to announce the Pancake Breakfast. We're proud to introduce a new partnership with Novi Mental Health Alliance, bringing more value to the event by incorporating our Parent Camp into the day.
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[Ethan Bakuli @BakuliEthan]

The new report from @DetroitTransit highlights @levin_koby/@chalkbeatDET's reporting earlier this year on the impact of missed/late buses on Detroit student attendance. Many students are dependent on limited city buses they don't even know will show up.

[Punita Dani Thurman @punitadani]

@LindsayCase1 @RegentHubbard Congratulations @RegentHubbard 💛💙💛💙

[Sarah Anthony @SarahAnthony517]

I’m excited to announce that the #CROWNAct 👑 has been signed by @GovWhitmer and is now law in Michigan

The CROWN Act ensures that People of Color can wear their hair naturally, without fear of discrimination in school or the workplace

Michigan is a place for ALL people

[Punita Dani Thurman @punitadani]

https://t.co/M5UkmcNraO

Important read for anyone who wants Michigan to thrive #miched @skillmanfound

[Punita Dani Thurman @punitadani]

@launchmich @EdTrustMidwest @482Forward @miedjustice @HopeStartsHere_ @AutismAlliance @skillmanfound

[Punita Dani Thurman @punitadani]

This is an IMPORTANT read -- with all the debates of having or not having standardized tests. The truth is they have value ONLY WHEN used well and for the right purpose and understanding; narrative matters to make sense of this data.

[Tom Loveless @tomloveless99]

In 1992, 72% of 4th graders scored below proficient on the NAEP reading assessment. Today, those kids are 40-41 years old. They went on to earn 4-year college and advanced degrees at a rate surpassing all generations before them. My latest post: https://t.co/93KIUrxkVU

[Punita Dani Thurman @punitadani]

Yes to the call to focus more intensively on below basic proficiency. We ALL need to do more and invest more in those students who are the furthest behind. Reading proficiency isn't a measure of schools and instruction alone; but a vital indicator of how the child is thriving.

[Education Week @educationweek]

Teachers and Parents Are Skeptical of 'New Reforms.' Leaders Can Break the Cycle (Opinion) https://t.co/b67uQr0jb6

[Punita Dani Thurman @punitadani]

The decline in well-being has been especially pronounced in young adults ages 18 to 24. Between 2008 and 2023, young adults in each racial and ethnic group experienced 20 percentage point or larger reductions in well-being.

😳😳😳

[The Brookings Institution @BrookingsInst]

High well-being scores are correlated with greater individual and community stability, high racial and ethnic diversity, and lower rates of “deaths of despair.” https://t.co/qK4bWvjEtE