Tisha Bennett Sanders, EdD

There was a non-partisan alderman race in Williamson County TN today. I voted! 🗳️

Ugh! I think it's ridiculous.

I didn’t eat as well as I would have liked today, but I did have: blueberries, broccolini, and great northern beans. So I had 1 fruit and 2 veggies. Oh, and do those chocolate covered raisins I ate for a snack count as a fruit too? 🤷‍♀️

Live updates: Charlie Kirk has died after being shot at an event in Utah, Pres. Trump says Charlie Kirk, the CEO and co-founder of the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA, has died after being shot at an event at Utah Valley University, President Trump said.

It is VITALLY important that those of us who disagreed with Charlie Kirk on every point of politics and culture say LOUDLY that this shooting was an act of evil that should be condemned by every person with a single shred of decency.

May light eternal shine upon him.

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I saw a little bunny too! So fun.

You are Not Lazy or Undisciplined. You Have Internal Resistance. Why you can’t just do it, and what to do instead

Finish every day, and be done with it.
You’ve done what you could;
Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in;
forget them as soon as you can.
Tomorrow is a new day;
you shall begin it well and serenely
and with too high a spirit
to be cumbered with your old nonsense.

—Ralph Waldo Emerson

Thanks Rae. Appreciate your input. Really, what if everybody understood child development? It would change so much in our world - esp. in the US.

Corporation for Public Broadcasting, funder of NPR and PBS, says it will end operations within months after federal budget cuts The Corporation for Public Broadcasting is a nonprofit that provides funds to public radio and TV stations, including NPR and PBS.

Seriously --- Public radio plays a vital role in public safety by delivering crucial emergency information during crises like natural disasters.
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Homeschooling in Middle TN? Enrollment for The Curve: Nashville’s Homeschool Enrichment closes tomorrow!

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Hi Rae! Is there a book similar to this one that is written for parents? I know there are many out there from 10-20 years ago but I'm looking for a newer one to gift to a couple who are adopting. They have books specific to adoption, trauma...but need more play/child development texts.

Julia Parsons, U.S. Navy Code Breaker During World War II, Dies at 104 Soon after her officer training in Washington, she was recruited to a classified code-breaking team. She kept her work secret for decades, even from her family.

Julia Parsons, a U.S. Navy code breaker during World War II who was among the last survivors of a top-secret team of women that unscrambled messages to and from German U-boats, has died at 104.

Head Start advocates brace for possibility of Trump eliminating funding A Trump administration document, cited by news reports, proposes eliminating funding for Head Start, which is dedicated to early child care services. An advocate says the move would be "catastrophic."

I proudly support Early Head Start and Head Start—lifeline programs that provide high-quality early learning, health services, and family support to thousands of children and families with low incomes. These programs don’t just change lives…they build brighter futures. www.npr.org/2025/04/18/n...

USA Today reported last week that the President is considering eliminating Head Start, including Early Head Start, in his upcoming budget: www.usatoday.com/story/news/e...

Trump plans order to cut funding for NPR and PBS President Trump and GOP members of Congress have accused the public broadcasters of biased and "woke" programming. The president plans a rescission, which would give Congress 45 days to approve the di...

The Trump administration has drafted a memo to Congress outlining its intent to end nearly all federal funding for public media, which includes NPR and PBS, according to a White House official who spoke to NPR.

The Curve Homeschool Conference is coming to Nashville this July! 🎉

Join us for a full day of inspiring speakers, practical sessions, and building community with other homeschoolers. 🌟

We’re thrilled to have Julie Bogart as a virtual keynote speaker! 🎤

“But the Emperor has nothing at all on!” said a little child.

My high school son is diving into The Emperor’s New Clothes—reading, analyzing, and writing. He’s not one to shy away from tough topics, and I’m curious to see what connections he makes to our world today.

Hoping this heavy rain hits middle TN closer to 9 am. My high schooler will be outside at 8 am in a long line of students waiting to get in to take his ACT test.

Homeschool - Let’s Talk Morning Time

What are the “beauty subjects” or “little pocket lessons” you might start your homeschool day with that excite your children? How do you set the tone for learning each day? Watch this Instagram Stories video for ideas! ⬇️⬇️⬇️
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Wow! How did you find out about this development? While you should, in an odd way be flattered, you should also be equally horrified and enraged.

Afternoon Update: Overnight Tonight & Saturday Concerns for Tornadoes, Intense Straight Line Winds, Large Hail, Lightning, and Flash Flooding. I’ve just been on a conference call hosted by NWS-Nashville for emergency management and media for tonight and tomorrow. I started NSWX in 2010 and can count on one hand the times I’ve …

*New blog: "My anxiety has been higher before. Not much higher, though." Afternoon Update: Overnight Tonight & Saturday Concerns for Tornadoes, Intense Straight Line Winds, Large Hail, Lightning, and Flash Flooding. A walk through a complex system.

I’ve rarely felt as embarrassed to be an American and as sickened as I do today. Respect and diplomacy are essential on the world stage, but today’s Oval Office exchange showed neither. Supporting allies shouldn’t come with demands for gratitude. #StandWithUkraine

Author Workshop with Andrew Maraniss | Southeast Nashville

Join The Curve: Nashville’s Homeschool Enrichment for an interactive author workshop with award-winning writer Andrew Maraniss! Known for blending sports, history, and social justice in his storytelling, Andrew will inspire students to explore the power of writing. #Homeschool shorturl.at/VVzER

Does your little one want to hear the same book over and over and over again?

The repetition can be a little maddening for us as parents, but for children it’s actually very beneficial.

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Favorites are green beans and black beans!

Do you use AudioPen on your phone or laptop? I’m looking at it for my son who is dyslexic (but very bright). He needs to “write” papers, so I’m wondering if it would be best on his laptop.

Signed Set of Wild Robot Books from Peter Brown Auction item 'Signed Set of Wild Robot Books from Peter Brown' hosted online at 32auctions.

Bid on a boxed set of the Wild Robot trilogy (signed by me) to raise money for LA wildfire relief efforts!

#books #lawildfires #TheWildRobot #childrensbooks #kidlitforlosangeles

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I’d love to know what AI you used to create the picture with this post.

Starting the year with collard greens for prosperity and black-eyed peas for luck—because who couldn’t use a little extra green and good fortune in 2025? 🍀🥬

Collard greens and black-eyed peas with corn bread for supper! #HappyNewYear2025

Bird flu has killed 20 big cats including cougars at a U.S. wildlife sanctuary The sanctuary in Washington state said it was working with officials to determine the cause of the outbreak, which has killed over half of its cats in recent weeks.

The sanctuary in Washington state said it was working with officials to determine the cause of the outbreak, which has killed over half of its cats in recent weeks.

Does your pet travel in style too? #spoileddog