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Volume&LightEduBlog

@VolumeLightBlog

Amplifying and spotlighting Nashville parent voices

 Nashville, TN
Joined December 2016
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The Youth Will Lead! Honoring LIT student group as @VolumeLightBlog's #edchamps18. @ProjectLITComm volumeandlightnashville.org/…
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Sarah Carpenter@LadyTenn19 Jan 2020
Powerful Parents want @vicenews to #askthecandidates where they sent their own children to school. You can’t deny choice to mine while you use school choice for your own children! #PowerfulParentNetwork #MLK @ahylton26 @paoramos @dexdigi @kandavolu @robferdman @drnoriega
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Sarah Carpenter@LadyTenn19 Jan 2020
The #PowerfulParentNetwork will be in Des Moines to #askthecandidates 2 questions: What is your position on choice? Where did you send your kids? #MLK @amyklobuchar @BernieSanders @AndrewYang @JoeBiden @PeteButtigieg @DevalPatrick @JohnDelaney
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An Independence Day Message To The System Protectors and Opportunity Hoarders volumeandlightnashville.org/…
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Colleen Dippel@ColleenDippel20 Jun 2019
I keep coming back to one simple question, “Do you trust black & brown parents or not?” Its either a YES or a NO. PS: a “yes but” is a no... – at The Woodlands, TX
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@norinrad1021 Jun 2019
Here’s the proposal
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In Nashville, students have access to a wide range of school types- from magnet to virtual to charter. But without clear information, choosing a best-fit school may be challenging for a family. In our latest blog post, we break down 8 local school options: scarlettfoundation.org/what-…

What does school choice mean for Nashville families? - Scarlett Family Foundation

In Nashville, a child’s path to a high-quality school may extend far beyond his or her neighborhood block. That’s because, in Davidson county, families have the ability to take charge of their own...

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Erika Sanzi@esanzi21 Jun 2019
“As an African American, a lifelong Oakland resident and lifelong Democrat, I think it’s time to call it like it is: so-called “progressives” have lost their way when it comes to public education.”
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@arotherham21 Jun 2019
Well, that about covers the charter issue. mercurynews.com/2019/06/20/o…

Opinion: Sanders, Bay Area progressives have lost their way on charter schools

Parents choose charters because the traditional system isn’t serving our kids

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@NashvEdReform21 Jun 2019
Love the public/private, zoned/charter/magnet, teachers teaching teachers collaboration, for the benefit of ALL kids in Nashville! @Ed_Cooperative is a shining example of what organic, fun professional development can be, @MetroSchools!
Mrs. B. (@MrsBNashville) profile pictureMrs. B.@MrsBNashville21 Jun 2019
So much laughing & creative fun at yesterday's @Ed_Cooperative workshop session. @ANystrand & @OLoughness modeled our design thinking activity, then we all got in on the fun & learning. #educatorscooperative #TeacherLife
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"And just as others before her, she has been chided for leading without asking for permission or request for assistance. She did what she did." volumeandlightnashville.org/…
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@citizenstewart11 Jun 2019
Meet the newest education union: parents (Editorial) - masslive.com nzzl.us/qKrH5Bz via @nuzzel thanks @RonaldCRice
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@NashvEdReform11 Jun 2019
Wow this is a great chart! Thoughtful piece from @vesiawils. How do we get all @MetroSchools parents to understand their childrens’ performance? Credit @Tim_10_ber
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In Nashville, more than 80% of black Ss in grades 3-8 read below grade level, but I've wondered if 100% of their parents know that. The answer? 👇🏿 volumeandlightnashville.org/…
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Replying to @citizenstewart
Then most revolutionary educators get systematically oppressed by the silence of their “peers”.
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Tennessee Clumsily Waltzes Into The World Of Private School Tuition Assistance #tnleg volumeandlightnashville.org/…
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For the lunch crowd: Our first 8 picks! 📚 Monday’s Not Coming @WriteinBK 📚 Front Desk @kellyyanghk 📚 Lu @JasonReynolds83 📚 Just Mercy @eji_org 📚 New Kid @JerryCraft 📚 Hey, Kiddo @StudioJJK 📚 Blended @sharonmdraper 📚 Internment @sam_aye_ahm #ProjectLITBookClub
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To the rabble-rousers, a Good Friday message. @mreruchie @radiokeri @StateofBlackCT @esanzi @hermit2017 @BernitaBneeneeb @dia_ljones @vivettdukes @educatorbarnes @PeeplesChoice85 @vesiawils volumeandlightnashville.org/…
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Jenna Davis@jennajdavis27 Mar 2019
A good read. @vesiawils always articulates her thoughts so much better than I ever can. Thank you for always having a STUDENT-centered voice!
Volume&LightEduBlog (@VolumeLightBlog) profile pictureVolume&LightEduBlog@VolumeLightBlog27 Mar 2019
A Community In Pieces volumeandlightnashville.org/…
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A Community In Pieces volumeandlightnashville.org/…
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Black Nashville Takes A Stand For Students and Embattled Director Dr. Shawn Joseph "While this administration is not without issues... the manner in which the powers (media, elected officials) have responded is unacceptable and should never be forgotten." volumeandlightnashville.org/…
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