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Wait Until 8th Gaining Momentum in Traverse City
Hilary Gessner, an Eastern Elementary mom, is helping to raise awareness about a new Wait Until 8th initiative in Traverse City. Currently, there are 45 local families who have taken the pledge, contributing to a growing nationwide movement with over 90,000 pledges. Parents everywhere are increasingly concerned about the impact of smartphones, social media, and…
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10 Years After Courtade Elementary Showed Us What’s Possible, Work Remains to Close Our Student Achievement Gap
It’s been 10 years since one of our schools has been recognized for closing the achievement gap between our economically challenged kids and our kids who are not. But a decade later, we’re still facing significant gaps in student achievement with too many economically disadvantaged kids struggling to keep up. In 2015, Courtade Elementary was…
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Educational Equity, Traverse City’s Economically Disadvantaged Kids & TCAPS’ 2023/24 Annual Education Report
Our 2023/24 annual education report was made public earlier this month on mischooldata.org. It’s a 133-page beast that includes educator qualifications, student assessment, and accountability data. Here are a few takeaways about educational equity and our economically disadvantaged kids: 3rd Grade Reading Proficiency (Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress – M-STEP) 3rd Grade Math Proficiency…
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Colton, High School Trades and Career and Technical Education in Traverse City
Congratulations to Colton Morris, a 2024 Traverse City West Senior High School graduate. Colton completed two years in the North Ed Career Tech Center’s Auto Repair Program, overcoming challenges with reading and writing through determination and the support of tools like Snap & Read and Co-Writer. His positive attitude, kindness, and willingness to help others…
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Behind The Bell: A new school-focused storytelling series
I’m excited to launch a new storytelling series called Behind The Bell. Behind The Bell will take readers beyond the classroom and into the heart of TCAPS’ mission, values, vision, and strategic goals. Through inspiring profiles, this series will highlight the people, programs, and moments that shape our schools and connect our community. From unsung heroes…
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