SPS Assoc Supt. Michael Tolley presenting the SPS Signature Strategies to eliminate opportunity gaps. #seaedsummit

SPS's focus on Positive Relationships is in part to combat "toxic stress[that] disrupts brain architecture" per Holly Schindler #seaedsummit

NBCDI Seattle Public Schools - Seattle BCDI district and community-based professional organization partnership!

At the My Brothers Keeper National Summit with Supt Nyland discussing successful mentoring strategies Seattle Public Schools

Sec John King at MBK White House "highest graduation rate ever for AA males" yet gaps still persist "Seattle Public Schools

Was invited to lead a dialogue at SESEC mtg re SPS' efforts and focus on race & equity. Very inspiring! Quality feedback! Seattle Public Schools

The SPS family is well represented - Family Engagement Institute. TOGETHER, figuring out next steps Seattle Public Schools

Seattle Public Schools in the house at the El Centro Gala. United in our commitment to eliminating opportunity gaps #seapubschools

Colin Powell @ early childhood conf, "Every child will have responsible, caring & loving adults..."Seattle Public Schools

Thurgood Marshall choir at SPS State of the District. Student voices and expression were on full display at Franklin HS Seattle Public Schools

At Impact! Safe schools Student Leadership Conf. "Building a safer school environment & community" SPS, SPD, Dpt. of Neigbhd Seattle Public Schools

Had the fortune to be on a City Year panel w/Robert star of "All the Difference" PBS documentary Seattle Public Schools

Van Asselt signing Nat. Am./African songs, playing innovative one of a kind instruments at Board mtg Seattle Public Schools

South Shore students 8th grader teaching us at the SABSE SPS AfAm Males and Males of Color forum. Seattle Public Schools

Tonya Allen CEO Skillman foundation (Detroit) "Ask how are the children...determine the soul of the city." at AFE breakfast. Seattle Public Schools

At University of Washington UW Women's Center Gala "From our strengths should flow hope and action" Sutapa Basu, Ex Director #undaunted #women of courage

From Schott Foundation for Public Education President & CEO, Dr. Jackson: Our Nation Can No Longer Neglect Marginalized Students newsone.com/3708123/our-na…

Great night! African Amer Male Advisory Committee Community Forum at Nova. Supt Nyland, King Cobb and Solomon Bishop opened Seattle Public Schools

New study examines role of cultural enrichment curriculum in improving African-American girls’ confidence and #SchoolEngagement: ow.ly/mfFk30hnnx8 via UW News. #EdResearch #WAedu

New study explores promoting self-esteem among African-American girls through racial, cultural connections: ow.ly/mfFk30hnnx8 via UW News. #SocialEmotional #StudentEngagement Janine Jones