David Bley

After 14 years, I've stepped down as the Director of the Washington State team at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Don't worry, I'll still be involved in our communities. To keep up with the foundation's work, follow @GatesWA

We know @SeaPubSchools are a mess, but do we really think @SeattleSupt Denise Juneau is to blame? (Hint: No) #waedu riseupforstudents.org/blog/seattle-s…

We are going in the “right direction” towards educational equity in Washington, but we still have “miles to go” in supporting our Native, Black, Latino and low-income students seattletimes.com/education-lab/…

Low community spread & consistent precautions in schools are key to getting students and teachers back in classrooms, from @IDMOD_ORG & @WADeptHealth

Learn how to talk to your kids about civics. npr.org/2020/10/31/929…

Undergraduate enrollment is down, and many students who are enrolled up are missing classes. “I worry that people are going to increasingly give up.” edsurge.com/news/2020-10-2…

Thank you @DavidBleySEA for 14 years of leadership on our Washington State team. Keep on making the world a better place.

“Bringing people out of shelters and tents and into housing that is permanent and provides wraparound services is not only the humane thing to do, it is also cost-effective.” seattletimes.com/opinion/housin…

Follow @GatesWA to keep up with the future of our local work.

Suicide prevention starts in school—educators can be the first to recognize symptoms of anxiety or depression in students. the74million.org/article/singer…

As my final week with the Gates Foundation comes to a close, I say farewell with gratitude. My full statement here: local.gatesfoundation.org/update/david-b…

Leading a school district is difficult & progress takes time, but the broad coalition standing with @SeattleSupt shows a strong commitment. southseattleemerald.com/2020/10/27/opi…

For 14 years, I have been a proud part of @GatesWA and the work they do to strengthen communities in our state. Follow the foundation's new account to stay up to date on their local projects and other issues that are important to all of us.

Looking for research or data on COVID-19 and K-12 education? @EduEvidence is compiling evidence-based reports, commentaries, surveys, and public opinion polls in a searchable database: evidence-project.org/find-research

By providing students with opportunities to let their identities shine, educators get to know them well, says youth advocate @KarenPittman — and that is one of the first steps in culturally responsive teaching. edutopia.org/video/letting-… @edutopia #BlackLivesMatter

Kindergarten opens the door for lifelong learning—this isn’t just a setback for #ECE, it can impact #HigherEd outcomes as well. hechingerreport.org/what-kids-stan…

Access to a college education is good for students, society and the economy. hechingerreport.org/high-school-gr…

What Homeschooling During COVID-19 Taught Me About My College Teaching @bonni208 #onlinelearning #highered bit.ly/3mmqLxm

“Let’s admit our mistakes and also celebrate the heroes of Black history.” hechingerreport.org/opinion-here-i…