@punitadani

mom, wife, friend, philanthropic leader. aspire to be a bold advocate, committed to grow & learn, and a believer in all that is possible, Views are all my own

 Metro Detroit
Joined August 2008
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Stephanie Banchero@sbanchero7 Apr 2025
Everyone should read this smart piece by @smervosh The Pandemic Is Not the Only Reason U.S. Students Are Losing Ground nytimes.com/2025/04/07/us/lo…

The Pandemic Is Not the Only Reason U.S. Students Are Losing Ground (Published 2025)

For years, the country’s lowest-scoring students were steadily improving on national tests. Starting around 2013, something changed.

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Robert Pondiscio
@rpondiscio11 Feb 2025
"Louisiana is the only state that has surpassed its pre-pandemic reading results on the Nation’s Report Card in 4th grade. It’s been a leader for more than a decade in putting well reviewed curriculum in schools." edweek.org/teaching-learning…

Don’t Blame ‘Science of Reading’ for Low Scores (Opinion)

We need better teacher training, the right materials, and engaging literacy-rich programs for schools, writes Angélica Infante-Green.

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Victor Shi@Victorshi20204 Sep 2024
My heart is broken. A 16-year-old high school student in Georgia texted her mom, "I know I've not been a perfect daughter. I love you. I'm sorry." Enough is enough.
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Way to go @EdInnovates ! #MichEd is so lucky to have your leadership and vision to power collaboration for big change that is led by K12 leaders designing the way! @launchmich @TeachMichigan @mieducation @NetworkMIEd @MichiganLEAP @BMEAorg
Naomi Norman@EdInnovates22 Feb 2024
Talent Together is one of the finalists!!! After my first ASU+GSV conference 2 years ago, I playfully suggested that we should come up with an innovation that would be worthy of the ASU+GSV stage. And here we are! @DaveRichardsPhD @TimmisChris @alenazachery @cvannatter_wisd
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DPSCommunityDistrict@Detroitk1211 Jan 2024
We will continue to advocate for the equitable needs of all our students. #DPC24 #DPSCD
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DPSCommunityDistrict@Detroitk1211 Jan 2024
We have to consider the needs of all our students and it all comes back to equitable funding within education. #DPC24 #DPSCD @Dr_Vitti
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Essential to truly improving educational outcomes! @launchmich @skillmanfound @BMEAorg @482Forward @miedjustice
Beth Gonzalez@BethACGonzalez30 Nov 2023
Today @WayneRESA & @Newsela are launching a 36 District, Countywide effort to Increase Access to High Quality, High Interest, Culturally Relevant Student Texts Across Disciplines in order to Increase Literacy Outcomes in Wayne County! We are #buildingknowledge!
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Be A King
@BerniceKing7 Oct 2023
When you study my father with a desire to create the Beloved Community, you’ll discover that he wanted us to see each other fully and treat each other justly. To do that, we have to eradicate what he called the Triple Evils of Racism, Militarism and Poverty. Let’s do THAT. #MLK
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Nicole Carter, Ed.S@nikkicarter8121 Sep 2023
It’s Another Great Day to be a Novi Wildcat! Congratulations to our 33 National Merit Semifinalists. WE are so incredibly proud of you. Way to R💚AR! ⁦@NCSD⁩ ⁦@BenMainka⁩ #NoviPride
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🥞TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW! NEF is thrilled to announce the Pancake Breakfast. We're proud to introduce a new partnership with Novi Mental Health Alliance, bringing more value to the event by incorporating our Parent Camp into the day. BUY TICKETS HERE: forms.donorsnap.com/form?id=…
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Sarah Anthony
@SarahAnthony51715 Jun 2023
I’m excited to announce that the #CROWNAct 👑 has been signed by @GovWhitmer and is now law in Michigan The CROWN Act ensures that People of Color can wear their hair naturally, without fear of discrimination in school or the workplace Michigan is a place for ALL people
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crainsdetroit.com/commentary… Important read for anyone who wants Michigan to thrive #miched @skillmanfound

Opinion: Michigan's future growth rests with people of color and immigrants. Why are we failing...

 

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This is an IMPORTANT read -- with all the debates of having or not having standardized tests. The truth is they have value ONLY WHEN used well and for the right purpose and understanding; narrative matters to make sense of this data.
Tom Loveless
@tomloveless9912 Jun 2023
In 1992, 72% of 4th graders scored below proficient on the NAEP reading assessment. Today, those kids are 40-41 years old. They went on to earn 4-year college and advanced degrees at a rate surpassing all generations before them. My latest post: tomloveless.com/posts/litera…

Literacy and NAEP Proficient — Tom Loveless

In February, 2023 Bari Weiss produced a podcast, “Why 65% of Fourth Graders Can't Really Read” and Nicholas Kristof, New York Times columnist, wrote “Two-Thirds of Kids Struggle to Read, and We Know...

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Yes to the call to focus more intensively on below basic proficiency. We ALL need to do more and invest more in those students who are the furthest behind. Reading proficiency isn't a measure of schools and instruction alone; but a vital indicator of how the child is thriving.
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@launchmich @EdTrustMidwest @482Forward @miedjustice @HopeStartsHere_ @AutismAlliance @skillmanfound
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Education Week
@educationweek22 May 2023
Teachers and Parents Are Skeptical of 'New Reforms.' Leaders Can Break the Cycle (Opinion) edwk.it/3Oz6Zjk

Teachers and Parents Are Skeptical of 'New Reforms.' Leaders Can Break the Cycle (Opinion)

When we are enamored with promising ideas, it can be tough to understand why other education stakeholders don't see it the way we do.

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The decline in well-being has been especially pronounced in young adults ages 18 to 24. Between 2008 and 2023, young adults in each racial and ethnic group experienced 20 percentage point or larger reductions in well-being. 😳😳😳
The Brookings Institution
@BrookingsInst2 May 2023
High well-being scores are correlated with greater individual and community stability, high racial and ethnic diversity, and lower rates of “deaths of despair.” brookings.edu/research/we-ne…
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I can not see the women asking the Qs but I admire her immensely — she is clear, kind & empathetic. Unabashedly clear that we need to create the conditions for ALL students to thrive. This fear mongering to divide is unacceptable. Take 4 min and watch the WHOLE video.
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“Inform. Inspire. Include. Sadly @TheNewNPL . board doesn’t seem to live by these values. The three white board members voted against their current VP, their only BIPOC woman on the exec board, to retain her position. What a disappointment!
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Michael J. Crawford, PhD@mjcraw25 Apr 2023
And we’re off 🚀 The 1st annual State of the District event! Looking forward to learning more about the important work happening in @NCSD 🙏 #NoviPride #NoviTogether #edchat
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