Madison Metropolitan School District’s Post

Tomorrow, May 4th, is a crucial day for our community! It's voting day for the Granbury ISD bond that will shape the future of education and transportation in Hood County. Here are some key highlights and important reasons why your vote matters: ✅ Investing in Education: Voting YES on the bond means investing in our children's future. It provides essential funding for a new elementary school, renovations to existing campuses, and upgrades to transportation services, ensuring our students have the resources they need to excel academically. ✅ Enhancing Transportation: Reliable transportation is vital for students to access quality education. Approving the bond will enable us to maintain safe and dependable transportation options, removing barriers that could hinder their learning journey. ✅ Empowering Academic Excellence: By prioritizing education and transportation, we're unlocking the potential of our students and empowering academic excellence. This bond is about more than just buildings and buses—it's about investing in the next generation of leaders, thinkers, and innovators. Your vote is your voice, and it's how we shape the future of our community. Let's come together and make a difference. Get out and vote YES on Saturday, May 4th, for a brighter tomorrow! 🗳️✨ #VoteYes #EducationFirst #CommunityUnity #BetterTogether #EducationMatters #EmpowerAcademicExcellence #GoodForHood #GrowthMindset #UWHC #UWHCEducationMatters #UWHCGoodForHood #UWHCLastingImpact #UWHCEmpowerAcademicExcellence

Continuing the celebration of our 10th anniversary, this #ThrowbackThursday features our report published in 2016 in partnership with the @CAP. This report provides a brief overview of special education policies and outcomes and explores the potential of district and charter collaboration. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/dPCi9Rbs! #CLETakes10

Us: Why do you like TVM? Scholars: Because there’s no boringness! In TVM, Mahea Gaskins has all the scholars say “We are allergic to boring!” Our method of family #engagement attracts parents to be involved in their child’s learning experience. This creates the bridge to then engage families in the #school and #community. That’s the goal! Research has proven that when parents are more active and engaged with their child’s academic journey…the behavior, attendance and grades improve as well. This is just one of the differences that partnering with a full-service community building organization provides.

It’s not about the needle, it’s about the haystack A recent piece in the New York Times by Rachel Louise Snyder about her path back from being one of America’s over 2 million high school dropouts was both inspiring and a reminder of the work ahead for our public school system. (See link to the NYT article below.) Ms. Snyder’s story (and especially the work of the educators who believed in her all through her turbulent time in school) is an illustration of what’s possible when we stick with struggling kids even when they make it very tough to do so. But Ms. Snyder is the needle in a haystack; the vast majority of children who have failed or are failing out of high school have no good choices. Despite her success, she ends her piece on an uncertain note, fearing that we still haven’t built an educational ecosystem where our children’s futures are not irrevocably damaged by their earliest stumbles. For the charter movement, this is an opportunity: how are we, with our long-standing commitment to high-quality choices for all communities and high standards for all students, going to make sure that we are opening doors for the most challenged children? For one answer, see here: (https://lnkd.in/eYnmsqxR). The time is now for the charter sector to build on its commitment to excellence by scaling the nation’s best alternative school models to serve the students who need effective schools the most. And if you are working to improve the alternative school space (or want to learn more), please reach out and join Groundswell (https://lnkd.in/e3QwQTBJ) and its national network of leading educators and advocates in our efforts to identify, strengthen and scale the best alternative schools nationwide. Link to the article in the NYT: https://lnkd.in/eesadTr8

Alabama is home to rockets, research, and natural resources, but our outdated school funding model holds us back. John Allen, CEO of the Huntsville Committee of 100, emphasizes the importance of investing in education to build tomorrow's workforce. Our 30-year-old funding formula lacks transparency and flexibility. That's why the Huntsville Committee of 100, as a member of the Every Child Alabama Coalition, supports the push for school funding reform. Let's adopt a student-weighted funding formula to ensure every child receives the resources they need to thrive. Read the full article: https://ow.ly/osVa50SHF7E

It’s not about the needle, it’s about the haystack A recent piece in the New York Times by Rachel Louise Snyder about her path back from being one of America’s over 2 million high school dropouts was both inspiring and a reminder of the work ahead for our public school system. (See link to the NYT article below.) Ms. Snyder’s story (and especially the work of the educators who believed in her all through her turbulent time in school) is an illustration of what’s possible when we stick with struggling kids even when they make it very tough to do so. But Ms. Snyder is the needle in a haystack; the vast majority of children who have failed or are failing out of high school have no good choices. Despite her success, she ends her piece on an uncertain note, fearing that we still haven’t built an educational ecosystem where our children’s futures are not irrevocably damaged by their earliest stumbles. For the charter movement, this is an opportunity: how are we, with our long-standing commitment to high-quality choices for all communities and high standards for all students, going to make sure that we are opening doors for the most challenged children? For one answer, see here: (https://lnkd.in/e_Hh-ApX). The time is now for the charter sector to build on its commitment to excellence by scaling the nation’s best alternative school models to serve the students who need effective schools the most. And if you are working to improve the alternative school space (or want to learn more), please reach out and join Groundswell (https://lnkd.in/e5mfVfnD) and its national network of leading educators and advocates in our efforts to identify, strengthen and scale the best alternative schools nationwide. Link to the NYT article: https://lnkd.in/ezHaA-WH

For colleges wanting to support student parents, check out this funding opportunity and learn how you can host a "Bring Your Kids to College Day!"

Today is 5-29, making it National 529 Day! To help us celebrate, here is John's daughter, Mia, reminding you to save for education costs. Start planning for a brighter future today! #529Day #EducationSavings #CollegeSavings

Creating change in Texas education takes more than funding. It takes collaboration, creativity, and commitment. Our grantees talk about how we partner with them. Watch the video. https://loom.ly/ZLjExJ8

When placing college students in PK-12 student support roles, 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲𝘀 & 𝗻𝗼𝗻𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀 can be the key to success. 🙌 Dive into strategies like using Federal Work Study & joining the NPSS Higher Education Coalition in this webinar rebroadcast! https://bit.ly/3unawK0