Support Dr. Shawn Joseph

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Dr. Joseph is often reminded of the excellence produced in Metro School like former student Harrison, who is making a difference in the world of music. #SupportShawnJosephVision #EducationEquity

Did you know? Last year, Dr. Joseph cut $15 million in district spending by cutting contractual costs, central office, and materials while increasing per pupil spending at schools. #SupportShawnJosephVision #EducationEquity #Teaching #Literacy #NashvilleEducation #ChildrenFirst

Thoughts? Cherry trees are more important to Nashville than Shawn Joseph, its first black male schools director. tennessean.com/story/opinion/…

Any similarities - 2008 vs. 2019? #MinorityLeaders #DrGarcia #DrJoseph #CommunititesWorkingTogether #EducationEquity

Join in the conversation with Dr. Shawn Joseph on Sunday, April 28, 2019 at 1 p.m. for "Let's Talk" with Ernie Allen. #SupportShawnJosephVision #Literacy #EducationEquity #Education #Teaching #Learning #NashvilleEducation #BlackEducator #ChildrenFirst

Final Statement from Dr. Shawn Joseph#SupportShawnJosephVision #Literacy #EducationEquity #Education #Teaching #Learning #NashvilleEducation #BlackEducator #ChildrenFirst

Members of the community believe in Dr. Joseph's vision of Metro Schools! #SupportShawnJosephVision #EducationEquity #Education #Teaching #Learning #Literacy #NashvilleEducation #BlackEducator #ChildrenFirst

A proud supporter of one of our city’s greatest HBCUs – Tennessee State University. #SupportShawnJosephVision #EducationEquity #Education #Teaching #Learning #Literacy #NashvilleEducation #BlackEducator #ChildrenFirst

Did you know? Dr. Joseph gave teachers a 3 percent raise and step increase in 2017. #SupportShawnJosephVision #EducationEquity #Education #Teaching #Learning #Literacy #NashvilleEducation #BlackEducator #ChildrenFirst Read more here: ow.ly/IVZf50piqN2

Did you know? Dr. Joseph gave teachers a 3 percent raise and step increase in 2017. #SupportShawnJosephVision #EducationEquity #Education #Teaching #Learning #Literacy #NashvilleEducation #BlackEducator #ChildrenFirst Read more here: ow.ly/tn4a50piqN1

An inspiration to us all! While visiting a school, a student asked Dr. Joseph why he loves his job and his response “Because of you!” #SupportShawnJosephVision #EducationEquity #Education #Teaching #Learning #Literacy #NashvilleEducation #BlackEducator #ChildrenFirst

Did you know? Dr. Joseph worked to ensure all schools had a qualified literacy coach.#SupportShawnJosephVision #EducationEquity #Education #Teaching #Learning #Literacy #NashvilleEducation #BlackEducator #ChildrenFirst

Did you know? Under Dr. Joseph’s leadership, the average ACT scores have increase from 18.7 to 18.9 with more students taking the exam. #SupportShawnJosephVision #EducationEquity Read more here: ow.ly/q1py50piqK6

Did you know? Under Dr. Joseph’s leadership, Nashville received a Gold rating for work in Pre-K by City Health, a great improvement from two years ago. #SupportShawnJosephVision #EducationEquity #Education #Teaching #Learning #NashvilleEducation #BlackEducator #ChildrenFirst

Did you know? Dr. Joseph increased funding for special education services and English Language Learner services by $7.2 million during the 2017-2018 school year. #SupportShawnJosephVision#EducationEquity

Did you know? Dr. Joseph worked with the Mayor’s Office to create the “Blueprint for Early Childhood Success” – an action plan for doubling the amounts of students reading on grade level by 2025. Successfully achieved year-one benchmarks in reading. #SupportShawnJosephVision

Did you know? Dr. Joseph secured collaborative partnerships with broad coalitions, led by Nashville Organized for Action and Hope, to reduce student suspensions and expulsions and to ultimately increase academic achievement. #SupportShawnJosephVision #EducationEquity

Did you know? Dr. Joseph obtained equitable distribution of resources to offer highest-need students a better chance at success in their careers or colleges, and life – in many of Nashville’s high-risk communities. #SupportShawnJosephVision #EducationEquity #ChildrenFirst

Did you know? Under Dr. Joseph’s leadership, literacy scores in the early grades grew faster than the state on the state exam last year.#SupportShawnJosephVision #Literacy #EducationEquity #Education #Teaching #Learning #NashvilleEducation #BlackEducator #ChildrenFirst