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Pre-K: A Jumpstart to Success

Nov 18, 201602 min read
Pre-K: A Jumpstart to Success
Velithia lives in Nashville and is a parent member with Stand TN. Her daughter, Timora, started pre-K this year.

Being Absent from School Holds our Kids back

Nov 2, 201605 min read
Being Absent from School Holds our Kids back
Vision Prep students are greeted by supportive parents upon arriving at school. Photos used courtesy of Vision Preparatory Charter School.

Empowering Parents to be Strong Leaders

Sep 29, 201603 min read
Empowering Parents to be Strong Leaders
Isadore Harris leading children, parents, advocacy partners and community leaders in an empowering chant during the Fund Schools First Rally.

Statement on Nashville Elections

Aug 4, 201602 min read
Statement on Nashville Elections
Challenging entrenched incumbent officials is a daunting task, but several courageous leaders across this city stepped up to the plate. Each of them ran respectful, thoughtful, and vigorous campaigns, and each of them made us incredibly proud to support them. Tonight those candidates fell short of victory, but we are prouder than ever of the […]

Students Read Their Way Through the Summer

Aug 2, 201601 min read
Students Read Their Way Through the Summer
Denerio with Stand organizer Lauren Williams-Batiste

Statement on Nashville Elections

Jul 29, 201602 min read
Statement on Nashville Elections
Stand for Children has worked on behalf of children in Tennessee since 1999, advocating for investments in public schools and pre-K and standing up for strong academic standards and quality schools for every child, regardless of his or her race or family’s income level. This year’s School Board elections in Nashville are fundamentally important to […]