Michael Lowe, Ed.D.

A 6’2 guard should not be able to do this over someone who is 7’7

Our teachers and students rolled up their sleeves and we have become a top tier Reward school in the state of Tennessee. Top 5% for achievement and growth is a distinction that recognizes heart work! #GreatnessGrowsHere lnkd.in/eZK4HkiV

In kids, studies show that tracing out ABCs, as opposed to typing them, leads to better and longer-lasting recognition and understanding of letters. Writing by hand also improves memory and recall of words, laying down the foundations of literacy and learning.

Teachers Say Behavior Problems Aren't Just About Students. It’s the Parents edweek.org/the-state-of-t…

“It takes a village to raise a reading child.” 📚 Our CEO @JDLiteracyTrust told the Education Select Committee’s reading for pleasure inquiry that reversing the decline in children’s reading enjoyment needs national leadership, local action and support for schools and families.

Malcolm Gladwell explaining why some people succeed and some don't.

We have some talented students! #GREATNESSGROWSHERE

Superintendent's view: Children can’t become what they can’t see. Black male students deserve to see someone like them, who inspires and leads buff.ly/MSVuHGf

Emergency teaching waiver hires have skyrocketed over the past five years, so Tennessee public schools are increasingly reliant upon teachers who are not fully credentialed. chalkbeat.org/tennessee/2026…

Marrying the past with the present is something that has often been done to celebrate black history. Last semester, students from the Cordova High School choir took a trip to Houston, Texas, to perform in the 2025 Voices of Houston Spiritual Festival. During their performance, they sang a well-known Negro Spiritual born during slavery — "You Must Have That True Religion." Negro Spirituals, for many enslaved Africans, served as a beacon of hope and faith during perilous times. Many of these spirituals have been repurposed and used throughout black history to serve the same purpose. Watch this short snippet from CHS Choir’s 2025 Performance.

Even when we can’t see the full picture, God is weaving every thread with purpose. How has He shown His goodness in your story?

Kindergarten readiness varies widely by demographic group, new data shows edsource.org/?page_id=750466 via @edsource

Vocabulary growth doesn’t come primarily from guessing at meaning. It comes from building knowledge deliberately, through instruction that is planned, precise, and revisited over time. Vocabulary is more than a strategy. It’s a body of knowledge.

Amidst the confusion and countless questions, the Israelites clung to one clear truth: God is faithful. Even when they couldn't grasp His plans, they trusted in His steadfast faithfulness. It's a powerful reminder for us that God's loyalty isn't swayed by our understanding or our circumstances. Have you experienced His faithfulness in your life? Tell us in the comments.