Advocacy
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Virtual Learning Is Growing — But Who Is It Serving?
I don’t yet know the percentage of economically disadvantaged students enrolled in our virtual programs. I do know we’ve expanded our virtual program at Traverse City High School and launched a new middle school option at East Middle School – with built-in adult support and check-ins. That’s a positive step. At the same time, our…
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March’s Newsletter
March’s newsletter is out: – Reading month, literacy, opportunity gaps, and a community promise – A turning point: Enrollment is not down for the first time in six years – Curriculum Committee Snapshot: Parent engagement – School board meeting agenda highlights – Mr. Kay goes to the State of the State in Lansing – Compass…
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Federal Policy is Personal: Advocating for TCAPS Kids in DC
At our Organizational Meeting this year, the Board of Education was clear: when the district invests in professional learning for trustees, we should share what we learn with our community. After attending the National School Board Association’s Advocacy Institute in DC, I reflected on the experience and what it means for TCAPS students. Here’s my…
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Early literacy isn’t just a school issue — it’s a community promise
This powerful op-ed applauds TCAPS for embracing the science of reading — and reminds us that the foundation for success is laid long before kindergarten. With fewer than 50%* of our third graders reading proficiently, and only about half of our children entering school ready to learn, this is exactly why our new 5-year 2030…
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Traverse Heights Elementary principal invited to attend the State of the State address in Lansing
Proud of this guy. Bryan Kay, principal at Traverse Heights Elementary, has been invited by the Governor’s office to attend the State of the State address in Lansing tomorrow. This honor recognizes his outstanding leadership, dedication to students, and participation in the TeachMichigan fellowship. Traverse Heights, a Title I school with TCAPS’ largest English Language…
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Back to DC: From Dad to School Board Advocate
Heading back to DC today for The National School Boards Association‘s Equity & Advocacy Institute — and feeling grateful for the opportunity. The last time I was there meeting with our U.S. Senators and members of Congress was in 2018 for National Cancer Prevention Day with LESS CANCER — and I had my son Jameson with me. This…
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