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Please keep showing up for all of our kids
This was originally published in my once-in-awhile newsletter. Quick thanks to many of you for writing/speaking in support of school board candidates who stood for a more inclusive, equitable, and compassionate district. While the candidate I voted for wasn’t selected, it was heartwarming to read/listen to many who care about helping all of our kids…
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Six Agenda Highlights for March’s TCAPS School Board Meeting
Six agenda highlights for Monday’s school board meeting: 1. School board appointment 2. New English language arts curriculum adoption for elementary 3. Title I (economically disadvantaged students) policy updates 4. Title IX (sex discrimination) policy updates 5. Acceptance of a $25,000 Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians 2% Grant for the Student Support…
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TCAPS Graduation Rates On The Rise
“In today’s world, if you don’t have a high school diploma, it’s just awfully hard to get ahead and not live in poverty,” Traverse City Area Public Schools Superintendent John VanWagoner said. Our recent graduation rates*: * 4-year graduation rates **Graduation rate for our economically disadvantaged students in 2022/23 = 68%. In 2023/24 = 74%…
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Escape the Rainforest: Long Lake Elementary Builds Community and Boosts Learning
Behind The Bell is a monthly storytelling series that takes readers beyond the classroom and into the heart of Traverse City Area Public Schools’ mission, values, vision and strategic goals. Through inspiring profiles, this series highlights the people, programs, and moments that shape our schools and connect our community. From unsung heroes to innovative initiatives, Behind The Bell offers an inside look…
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A Special Moral And Ethical Imperative
Originally published in the February Newsletter. At last month’s school board meeting, we approved our Standards of Practice which includes this line: “Understand that we have a special moral and ethical imperative to serve each student and that we will equitably allocate resources based on student need.” While this statement is second from the bottom on the document, I was…
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