Willco Civic Brew
Welcome to Wilco Civic Brew, a podcast blending community voices to educate, understand, and act on local issues, especially those related to public education in Williamson County. Hosted by former school board members Nancy Garrett and Jennifer Aprea, this podcast serves as a platform for dispelling misinformation and advocating for public education. Each episode dives into school board meeting recaps, interviews with key figures, and explores the intricate challenges and victories in our schools. Join us in making informed decisions and engaging in our community. Questions and feedback are encouraged at civicbrew@gmail.com.
Willco Civic Brew
PART 2: Science Textbook Selection Follow Up
In this episode, we discuss the statements put out by board members which have received hundreds of comments from members of the community and address some of the common themes we are seeing based on our experiences as former board members and volunteers who have served on curriculum selection committees in the past.
Resources:
School Board Emails:
Click on this page, then scroll to the bottom for the “Email All Board Members” bar
School Board Members - Williamson County Schools
Jason Golden’s Email:
Accelerate Learning Study on Student Outcomes
STEMscopes Science Elevates Scores at Neely’s Bend Middle School | Accelerate Learning
State of TN textbook adoption
Textbook Review, Approval, and Adoption Process
WCS Policy on Textbook Adoption
4401.docx - Microsoft Word Online
Final Report from Science Textbook Committee (scroll down to agenda item)
Public Meeting Agenda: March 6, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Williamson County Board Work Session - BOEconnect
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