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Traverse City Education Association and Michigan Education Association Endorse Ty For TCAPS
I am honored to announce that the Michigan Education Association and the Traverse City Education Association have officially selected me as a recommended candidate for the TCAPS school board. Together, we can build a better public school district here in Traverse City to ensure every child has the same opportunities to succeed, no matter their…
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On Mission-Based Budgeting & Decision Making at Traverse City Area Public Schools
Last week, I sent this email to the community as a heads-up about a special Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS) school board meeting that was called the night before (four days before school was to start). The Traverse City Record-Eagle followed up with a great story about that meeting in last Sunday’s paper. In…
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Help Send Ty To The TCAPS School Board: Host A Sign
Signs help local candidates stand out – especially in a district as large as TCAPS (nearly 300 square miles). If you want to help send Ty to the TCAPS school board by hosting a sign, please let us know HERE. Township residents can pick up at Ty For TCAPS HQ (there’s a bunch on the…
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Why Storytelling Matters When It Comes To Helping TCAPS Kids Succeed
When it comes to helping all of our kids succeed and: storytelling matters. Storytelling Helps: Big thanks to Interlochen Public Radio for telling the stories of Jen, Linda, Tom, Sharon and Mary, who mentor in our schools to help kids succeed. Listen To Their Stories: Mary Van Valin + Traverse Heights Elementary Jen Tursman +…
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I Try Not to Play Favorites with Traverse City’s 16 Public Schools But …
Summary: Traverse Heights holds a special place with Norte’s start, meeting Charlie, Safe Routes To School, PTO involvement, coaching flag football, adaptive cycling program, Roadrunner Nation, TCAPS’ Lunch Buddies, and a fantastic neighborhood school. The writer expresses love for the school and gratitude to the Roadrunners for inspiration.
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