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Thanks Priscilla for seeing the value in our work for both kids and adults. :)

Priscilla Chan discussed new approaches & models in education that stem from #collaboration. She mentioned Valor Collegiate, who value social & emotional development as much as academics: "think that's too touchy-feely? They rank in top 5% schools in Tennessee" #ASUGSV2019

It's nice to wake up to a day where the breaking news is that scientists have captured the first image of a black hole. Let us pause to rejoice in the creativity, determination, hard work, and collaborations of those who extend the frontiers of human knowledge. Yay science!

Help us get the last $1k for #ValorBooksPayback by donating here before midnight CT/10p PT! bit.ly/2ZSkkYr

2/3rds of voters place high priority on providing public school options that include access to public #charterschools, magnets, and career academies. Still, there were differences in prioritization by race/ethnicity w/ Black/White gap at 25 % points. #NationalCharterSchoolsWeek

Really interesting to see the demographic differences between these 3 public Metro Schools options: -Magnet low income is only 9%, ELL is only 2%, SWD is only 3% ! -Charter low income, minority, ELL numbers are all higher than zoned. SWD is 2 ppts lower. data.nashville.gov/Education/Metr…

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What a cool reminder of what’s really important!

This was our best year ever in terms of trajectory changing results. I am most proud of how consistently strong results were - class after class, grade level after grade level. Great job team Valor :)

"If you learn to lean into discomfort and learn to accept that being uncomfortable is an essential part of growth and #learning, you are going to be really primed to learn," said Todd Dickson EdSurge ow.ly/VxK950vN0jP #edchat #SEL

Great effort to increase parent awareness of / engagement in Metro Schools.

And superstar Lagra Newman of Purpose Prep in Nashville :)

Students succeed when schools and communities support every aspect of children's growth, including mental health. Valor Collegiate is helping students develop the skills to thrive #WorldMentalHealthDay

Social-emotional learning has reached a fever pitch among funders, policymakers and think tanks. But how are schools integrating academic and social emotional development? Five insights from our portfolio NewSchools bit.ly/EDSS2Blog

When this player's hijab started falling off to reveal her hair, her opponents gathered around to provide cover while she fixed it. This is our mood today. When one of us needs us: We stop. We huddle up. We protect each other. I love the soccer. I love women. G

Thanks @StaffordBrizard for the shout-out, and more importantly for championing the idea that we all, kids and adults alike, need support in our continual human development. :)

Bruce Dickson out there somewhere... :)

Love it: ALL schools collaborating to share / to figure out the best ways to serve ALL kids, regardless of zip code, demographics, school type, etc! Thank you Gibbs Middle School @PrincipalCWhite Valor Collegiate Todd Dickson j daren dickson Knox County Schools Metro Schools Knox County PBIS

Innovation in action from James Cryan Rocky Mountain Prep & Team! Also love seeing Compass from Valor Collegiate Todd Dickson j daren dickson & team, sharing their learnings/best practices with schools of all kinds, nationwide. Whatever works best for kids! Metro Schools @DPSNewsNow