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PEOPLE 16 M eet The Advocate: Anna Thorsen 10 6 7 Member Stories: Bill Powley Meet Your ProEd Staff: Karen Stroud Leader in Education: Donna Wright, Wilson County Director of Schools 22 ISSUES 24 Equity in Education Miracles & Butterflies One Family’s Journey The Real World of Mental Illness 24 Another Side of the Coin: Poverty & Education 24 Literacy is Critical 26 • Racism in Education 28 14 Accountability Doesn’t Have to be a Bad Word 15 Questar - New Vendor for TNReady Assessment IDEAS 9 Don’t Raise Your Voice – 30 Managing Your Medical Improve Your Argument 32 Bills After a Hospital Visit L eader U 2016 Recap Sessions, awards and how you can still earn credits