How do you build inclusive schools? Principal Michael Pratt, Ed.D & Librarian Diane R. Chen know how! They created space for students, staff, & families to celebrate Eid Al Fitr today @StratfordSTEM ! See 🧵for more pics & videos! #ThisIsDEI Metro Schools Ashford Hughes Sr. Lindsey Kimery

A new partner that we would like to recognize is Vanderbilt Libraries! Students at Carter Lawrence and Eakin have enjoyed an author visit, free books, and the assistance of Vanderbilt students who serve as library ambassadors. We are grateful for their support! Vanderbilt Libraries

We’ve had so many amazing Lunch and Learns this school year, but I’m especially delighted to welcome 💐 Maurice 💐 today (thanks to @porchtn) and Bob Mendes tomorrow!

Sending a big shout out to another incredible community partner, The Loveless Cafe!✨Thank you for sponsoring reading challenges for MNPS middle schools. Students love this challenge because they can win a biscuit party at the conclusion of the challenge! Loveless Cafe #SLM

We're thrilled to shout out our incredible community partner, Vanderbilt Athletics, for their unwavering support! Every year they sponsor TWO amazing reading challenges for MNPS students, encouraging a love for literacy and learning that goes beyond the classroom! #SLM #MNPSReads

The hunt for fame and fortune continues!

The next book in bestselling cartoonist @mrnathanhale's hilarious Mighty Bite graphic novel series hits shelves on June 11th. Don't wait, preorder your copy today! #TheMightyBite #WalrusBrawlAtTheMall bit.ly/3wntfWl

Be like Martha! Join the TASL SELFIE CHALLENGE! Two more days to get those photos in. We LOVE to see school librarians in their libraries/natural habitats. 😂 Be silly! Be original! Get your staff or students involved! #slm24 #AASLslm

Both the FBI & National Association of School Resource Officers do not support arming individuals with direct student responsibility. Please sign if you're against teachers (unbeknownst to parents) having weapons in the classroom: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Perfect description of our friend John Schu ❤️delivery.tribunecontentagency.com/preview/202404…

This morning, I joined the Rutherford Co Library Alliance at the March for Libraries to stand united in upholding the principles of unrestricted access to information & against efforts to censor library materials.

Communities need libraries to thrive, and they are for everyone.

Have you joined the Global Read Aloud for 2024 - we don't kick off until October, but you can start your reading now. For all the deets and how to sign up, go here theglobalreadaloud.com/2024/03/14/glo… #GRA24 #Globalliteracy #Reading

I ran into our impressive Metro Schools Director, Dr. Adrianne Battle, yesterday at lunchtime, and was reminded that today is her fifth anniversary on the job. Congrats on this milestone, Dr. Battle. Strong leadership for our public schools has never been more important.

Tonight was great! 🙌 We had an opportunity to hear James Patterson talk about his new book “The Secret Lives of Booksellers and Librarians.” Thank you Vanderbilt Libraries and James Patterson! 📚

It's not what extremists would have you think: Brass tacks convo Dialogue Vanderbilt with Nancy Garrett, Moms Against Vouchers and Lindsey Kimery including what librarians actually have on their day-to-day to-do-list (it's not sexy). Like dealing with mountains of laptops needing repairs and updates.

Be like Krista! Join the TASL SELFIE CHALLENGE! We've extended the deadline in hopes of getting more photos of the amazing librarians in Tennessee. However, you can just send Martha Harris a few pictures for fun! Be silly! Be original! #slm24 #AASLslm

Thank you, Limitless Libraries! You're the best! 💙📚💛

Tonight! Looking forward to being part of this conversation!

I’m looking forward to participating in a Dialogue Vanderbilt panel tonight about Laura Pappano’s new book, School Moms—along with my long-time CHS co-School Mom, Lindsey Kimery.

Whether it's at your school or in your home town, the library is - and should always be - a place of endless possibilities & potential to learn.

Happy #NationalLibraryWeek !

Our amazing MNPS library clerks support students, staff, and librarians. They are incredibly valuable, and we are so grateful for all they do! @metroschools #SchoolLibraryMonth #MNPSLibraries