We believe that WAITING time is READING time so we’re on a mission to place books into as many waiting areas as we can! A special thanks to Mavis Tires for allowing us to provide a brand new bookshelf and over 50 high-quality children’s books for their waiting area! #IAL

On April 4th each year, National School Librarian Day recognizes the professionals who keep the school library in working order, they are dedicated to helping our children find the resources they need to keep learning! Our TCS Librarians ROCK!! Mike Daria Andrew Maxey Kat Baxter 👩🏾‍🏫📚🙅🏾‍♀️

Today, students at Tuscaloosa Magnet Elementary read about Sofia Valdez, a young fearless leader! After reading and discussing the story, students were challenged to put on their leadership hats and spread positive messages to others using sidewalk chalk! #IAL #accesstobooks

Teams from each T🍏S Board of Ed summer learning program are up and learning on this Saturday morning with our friends from ProSolve! #amazingtothecore

CES, fired up about the Bookworm partnership, bringing books monthly to the homes of our Pre-K and K students. Thanks Officer Ratcliff, reading to Mrs. Bryant's class! @Tuscaloosareads doing great things at CES! T🍏S Board of Ed @tuscaloosapd Central Elementary School

This week in book club, the main character discovered that her family had a hidden talent of…DOUBLE DUTCHING!! After reading and discussing the chapter, the girls made their own jump ropes using straws, string, and duct tape! #IAL #accesstobooks #readingforpleasure

A summer learning program in West Alabama is getting the attention of the White House. The program is setting an example the rest of the country could soon be following. wbrc.com/2024/03/21/whi…

State Summer Learning Network participants reported that state-level funding is crucial to sustaining their work.

Read more about a new report by CCSSO & summerlearning on the #StatesLeading blog here: bit.ly/49MvMb1.

I appreciate our arts educators and partner organizations — thanks to MeadowsArtEd and our team at Alabama State Department of Education for their dedication to arts across the state. Enjoyed seeing my former student and now educator, Jason Wright, at the Alabama Arts Summit this morning

Learning shouldn’t take a summer break, White House and Ed Dept say k12dive.com/news/summer-sc… via K-12 Dive

Last week President Biden called for expanded summer learning. Today T🍏S Board of Ed and some of our closest partners shared how Tuscaloosa is already committed to this mission during a White House Convening on Summer Learning. Thanks to U.S. Department of Education for the spotlight!

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Attending insightful breakout sessions at ACEA Conference in Mobile. Can't wait to show after-school students how to fly! Jerry Collins T🍏S Board of Ed Central Elementary School Lindsey Blevins

We have officially kicked off an exciting book club with Southview’s 21st Century program! Each week, students will read, engage in lively discussions, and complete a hands-on activity. We are excited about embarking on our mission to cultivate lifelong readers. #IAL

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#Thankful to provide the closing keynote at The University of Alabama One Learning Innovation Summit

NHS_Debate Headed home from Districts with 4 winners and 3 NATIONAL QUALIFIERS! And, how ‘bout Rhyana Mahatsente taking 1st in speech? I mean, she’s a sophomore. So proud of these amazing kids! Dr. Jessica J. Williams Andrew Maxey Mike Daria T🍏S Board of Ed

Today kicks off our celebration of the wonderful things that happen each and every day in middle level education and we couldn't be more excited!  Check out AMLE's #MLEM landing page for resources and join us in leading from the Middle this March!  okt.to/oQLF3W

Alabamians are not looking for red or blue decisions. They just want the best decisions for our future, and the future of our children and grandchildren.

Governor Kay Ivey and I agree: to do this, we must all work to #DisagreeBetter .

#RollTide

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Visit the CES 21st CCLC table this Saturday, March 2nd from 10am-2pm at New Heights Community Resource Fair to learn about our after school program and register for summer learning. Contact Ms. Cash with questions. Lindsey Blevins Andrew Maxey T🍏S Board of Ed

Great connections at the M2C NBCT conference. Dr. Doretha Piper Allen, NBCT T🍏S Board of Ed Andrew Maxey National Board Mike Daria #Amazingtothecore