Great School Voices sat down with school leaders from award-winning schools to discuss what Raising the Bar means to their school community, why their school got involved in FIA, how they communicate with families, and more. This interview is with Miranda Thorman, the executive director of East Bay Innovation Academy (EBIA).
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How Aspire Lionel Wilson Prep is Raising the Bar
Great School Voices sat down with school leaders from award-winning schools to discuss what Raising the Bar means to their school community, why their school got involved in FIA, how they communicate with families, and more. This interview is with Tommy Gonzalez, Aspire Lionel Wilson Prep school principal.
A Legacy of Literacy: My Journey with The Go Farther Literacy Fund
As I reflect on the recent announcement by The Mind Trust about the $50,000 Go Farther Literacy Fund awards, my heart swells with an indescribable sense of pride. This initiative, now a beacon of hope and support for families in Indianapolis, echoes a journey that began with a deep, personal understanding of the challenges faced…
The Oakland Ed Week in Review 12/2/23-12/8/23
It’s time for the Oakland Ed Week in Review! We’re back with an edition of our weekly roundup of education news from around The Town, state and nation. This is a Dirk favorite and one of the last blogs he published for Great School Voices. Here’s what’s going on this week: there was significant coverage…
Reclaiming math through our liberator model
“When we surveyed our parents in 2021, 81% of them wanted additional math support for their children. Parents know what they want and need, and we should only ask them once.”