PBS Parents offers a great resource for summer reading tips to make reading fun and meaningful for a variety of ages. Research tells us that students who do not read over the summer can experience …
How To Help Your Kids Tackle Their Required Summer Reading
Sometimes, if reading is required over the summer, it can feel as though it takes out all the fun. Many schools give out a required summer reading list, though, because reading over the summer is …
Nashville Library Summer Reading Challenge
Want to make reading this summer extra-fun? Sign up for the Nashville Public Library’s Summer Reading Challenge! You can register online here or at any public library branch. The more minutes you read, the more …
R.H. Boyd and Jump In!
The Nashville Public Education Foundation is so thankful for the partnership with R.H. Boyd Publishing Corporation and Ladonna Boyd, who has donated hundreds of books to kick-start the efforts to get high-quality, diverse books into …
Top 10 Ways To Make Reading Fun This Summer!
We asked our Teacher Cabinet members for some fun ideas to get kids reading over the summer and avoid the “summer slide.” See below for some great tips from Klavish Faraj, teacher at Paragon Mills …
Metro teachers surprised with cupcakes
Metro Nashville Public Schools teachers got a tasty surprise on Wednesday when The Cupcake Collection showed up with sweet treats. Teachers at Glencliff High School, Norman Binkley Elementary School, Fall-Hamilton Enhanced Option School and Antioch …
National Biscuit Day with the NPEF
We are proud to work with the Nashville Public Education Foundation, a group working to improve Public Education in the Nashville area. During May, the NPEF is celebrating teachers with their “Show Your Love for …
“Readers Are Leaders”
Thomas Edison Elementary put together this awesome music video – created by students – celebrating their love of reading and the power of a good book to transport you anywhere in your imagination. This is …
Teacher and Parent Cabinet Applications
The applications for the 2018–19 Teacher and Parent Cabinets are now open! The cabinets, formed through a partnership with the Nashville Public Education Foundation and the Mayor’s Office, are designed to elevate teacher and parent …
Language Isn’t a Barrier – It’s an Opportunity
If you are a school leader, teacher or caregiver, it may seem difficult to find ways to help students who are English-language learners and/or who are new to America thrive in school. However, rather than …
