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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.

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

I'm sharing my letter to the IPS school board urging a moratorium on new innovation charter schools and a deeper look at their impact on our district. As an IPS alum and parent, I've seen firsthand the decline of thriving community schools and strong magnet programs. We need to prioritize a strong IPS for ALL students. Here's the situation: -IPS is becoming the 2nd-most privatized school district in the US, with tons of new innovation charter schools. -This rapid growth is hurting existing IPS schools, causing lower enrollment and less resources. -We need to stop and evaluate the impact of these charters before adding more. What you can do: 1. Sign the Petition - https://lnkd.in/gWnMmHNM 2. Find your IPS school board commissioner https://lnkd.in/gAbzx9ZA. Write them a letter sharing YOUR story and why you're concerned about more charters. Let's fight for a strong, accountable IPS that invests in our students' education!

In this video that Scope & Sequence created with Beacon Center of Tennessee, we tackle the questions: What are charter schools and who are they for? Turns out there are a lot of misconceptions. I learned a bunch from working on this video. I think if we were to remake this video today, I might swap the term "Public School" with "Government School" Per what I've gleaned from Corey DeAngelis. #charterschools #schoolchoice #spn #publicschools #educationpolicy #doe #educationreform #explainervideo #mythbusters

🌞 Want to enjoy the rest of your summer while preparing for the new school year? 🏫 The DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) of the State Superintendent of Education has announced the DC public and charter school priorities for 2024-25, including modernizing data connections, #literacyimplementation, and #highimpacttutoring. How can Verite Educational Services support your school’s goals through #projectmanagement, #programevaluation, and #datamaintenance? 

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

Come join me to learn all about transportation: how decisions are made; who makes them; and how a project moves through its lifecycle

Proud that we on the Board of the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition have endorsed Prop L, Fund the Bus! Prop L will help generate meaningful revenue for San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) that will prevent Muni service cuts and expand Muni service, especially to parks, libraries, and schools, by increasing route frequency, expanding route, and/or adding new routes. This is only one of the first steps that San Francisco must take to be a city that prioritizes transit and enables a future that is "people-first, climate-resilient and economically vibrant" – but it is a step in the right direction. https://lnkd.in/g6DimXsP

Join us on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at 3 p.m. ET/noon PT for a session on how Safe Routes to School goals of advancing safe, convenient, and equitable mobility for kids can be achieved with Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) funding. Discover the versatility of Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) funding, which supports the development of comprehensive safety action plans as well as supplemental and demonstration projects that broadly address traffic #safety needs, including engagement, encouragement, and educational efforts. The application process is straightforward, with a history of funding all eligible applicants in the past two years. We’ll delve into innovative approaches for utilizing this funding source, learn about how to access the funding without a cash match, and guide you through the steps to apply for SS4A funds! As communities are developing comprehensive safety action plans, Safe Routes to School has a role to play to ensure that safe, equitable youth mobility is included in the planning! Register: https://ow.ly/lyye50RAWTn

Love the commitment to action. First: listen to the perspectives and experiences of the people you’re designing for. Next: commit real resources to test those ideas. Future: scale up what works.