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My 10 takeaways from the Michigan Association of School Boards’ Summer Institute
1. Ethical Imperative – An ethical imperative is more than a guideline; it’s a moral principle that makes a course of action essential and binding — “do the right thing.” 2. Data-Informed Decisions – Using data helps ensure all students are learning, holds school boards accountable, and deepens the community’s understanding of our shared responsibility…
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School Meals for All TCAPS Kids: Funding Still Uncertain
Some Michigan districts* have already ended free school meals for the 2025–26 school year. I’m proud that we will continue to offer them for every student—at least until September 30**. But the clock is ticking. The Legislature still hasn’t passed a state budget. That means funding for universal free meals could disappear. Please: 1) urge…
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Our Next Five Years: Focus, Equity, and Opportunity for All
We had a great discussion last night on our new 5-year strategic plan. This strong draft builds on our previous 3-year plan (4 of the 5 focus areas carry over from 2022–25) and is well aligned with our mission, vision, and values—including our commitment to inclusive education, equitable access, and success for all. It reflects…
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Making LEAP Work for All Kids: What Should Expanded After-School and Summer Learning Look Like?
If we’re expanding our PK–12 after-school and summer learning and enrichment opportunities—the why behind the proposed East Middle multi-use fieldhouse—what should that actually look like? Our after-school and summer program, LEAP, has a clear vision: “To provide students with increased opportunities for engagement beyond the school day through educational and recreational activities to improve learning,…
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Let’s Give Every TCAPS Student a Fair Shot
“The most effective schools don’t treat equity as a buzzword. They build intentional systems of support. They use data to respond to student needs, they expand access to early learning and enrichment, and they view families as essential partners.” Excellent op-ed by Mike Radke in the Record-Eagle about our opportunity to help level the playing…
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