Sonya Thomas transitioned from a concerned parent to a dedicated education advocate after discovering her youngest child was struggling in school despite receiving positive feedback from teachers. Co-founding Nashville P.R.O.P.E.L., she aimed to empower parents with the tools needed to navigate the education system. Her focus has been on addressing a “hidden” literacy crisis, where many parents are unaware of their children’s actual reading levels due to misleading report cards. Through advocacy and research, Thomas aims to bridge the gap in communication between schools and parents, advocating for more transparency and early intervention in identifying struggling students. She believes that providing parents with timely and comprehensive information about their children’s academic progress is essential for fostering positive change in education.
Education advocate Sonya Thomas: Nashville public schools have a hidden literacy crisis
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