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For #TeacherAppreciationWeek, two of our amazing teachers made a special appearance in Chan Zuckerberg Initiative's video!

How can principals support students during this crisis? This week, the TN Principal Professional Learning Series looks at student social & emotional support and wellness. AIR & Valor Academies will share their expertise. Principals can still register at: tn.gov/education/heal…

Beth Rabbitt (she/her, Dr.) @UTMcIntyre AIR Education Penny Schwinn @HumanCapital_TN Todd Dickson @SCORE4Schools David Mansouri @UTKCEHHS UT Knoxville TN Dept of Education The Learning Accelerator Valor Collegiate Gibbs Middle School is fortunate to be going into our 3rd year of implementation of the Valor Collegiate Compass Model. Valor’s ongoing training and support have been amazing...a difference maker for our students and staff! #SEL

We love Gibbs Middle School @PrincipalCWhite!

.Valor Collegiate teacher Kaleigh McRoberts writes about how #coronavirus has required educators to become creative. She hopes that a lesson learned from the pandemic will be to continue to focus on letting "students feel safe, productive and known." tennessean.com/story/opinion/… \

The global crisis has illuminated the true value of schools. Learn how Kaleigh McRoberts (Valor's AP Seminar teacher) and educators across the country have stepped up to provide students with sources of food, technology and social-emotional support. bit.ly/2Ww8iUV

Today, Wednesday, June 3rd, we will observe an organization-wide Day of Solidarity to allow and hold space for rest, self-education, community, reflection, and/or action. Read our full statement: bit.ly/3gRI2MC

Public charter schools and traditional schools must work together to achieve and sustain excellence. Read more from Lagra Newman, Founder and Head of School of Purpose Prep public charter school in Nashville. buff.ly/3dSdRTE

Our external eval results are in - #familyengagement leads to substantial reading growth for kids! Check out this post to learn about our evaluation efforts and those of Saga Education and Valor Collegiate: bit.ly/OverdeckEval

School leaders at Valor Collegiate in South Nashville took a measured and intentional approach to resuming classes this fall. Here’s how they did it: ow.ly/8siu50AVBjt

Proud of Gibbs Middle School Compass team & staff for yesterday’s training! Starting today w/Faculty Circle. So different this year...but still abt supporting & providing connection for our kids & staff. #TheGibbsMiddleWay #JustFocus #StrongerTogether Knox County PBIS Valor Collegiate

Making time for self-care Gibbs Middle School through Faculty Circle. So grateful for this awesome staff and their commitment to students and each other. Knox County PBIS Valor Collegiate #TheGibbsMiddleWay #JustFocus #StrongerTogether

Distance learning is a steep learning curve, and building relationships remotely is an even bigger challenge. We had the opportunity to share w/ Charter School Growth Fund what we’ve done in preparation for virtual learning and are inspired by the work of other schools across the country!

We know supporting our community’s #mentalhealth is essential as #remotelearning in Denver extends through October. We are proud to implement the Compass Circles program - originally created by Valor Collegiate - virtually this fall. More in @the74: the74million.org/article/a-prin…

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We stand with our children, students & athletes who choose to practice their faith. They deserve to do so without discrimination & humiliation. #LetThemPlay

“Why should Muslim girls, who want to follow their constitutionally protected right, have an extra barrier to fully participate in sports in Tennessee?" an advocate said. "This rule was used to humiliate a 14-year-old student in front of her peers." tennessean.com/story/sports/2…

Thank you all for your support!!!

Victory! @tssaa changed their hijab rule to now allow Muslim girls to wear their hijab while playing sports without special permission. A special shoutout to Najah Aqeel for her courage & our partners Valor Collegiate ACLU of Tennessee @zulfat4council Bilqis Abdul-Qaadir @Samar_Ali8.