Because we’re anticipating more time outside, and we don’t want you glued to your gadget, we’ll make this brief: thank you Every week we come to you with legislative needs for Tennessee’s... more
70 bills That’s right This week we’re watching 70+ bills that are working their way through subcommittees, committees, and floor votes They cover the full range of topics in education from what... more
CALL TO ACTION Last month, in districts across the state, students began taking TNReady, the state’s new annual assessment aligned to the standards teachers are using in the classroom The new and... more
We promised when we stepped into this important work to make sure every student in Tennessee is prepared for success that we would do our best to inform you of the goings on in education in Tennessee... more
My students are becoming better writers Our students are prepared to compete on the national level I appreciate my students to take what they learn and apply it across multiple subjects I’m... more
If you went to our Facebook page last week, you probably saw our #ShowYourLove for Teachers posts We’re glad you joined in on the celebration and thanked the teachers in your life We certainly... more
Good news, great news actually, but we’ll start with the good news Last week we told you about House Bill 1537, legislation to provide accountability for TNReady, reduce the number of tests given... more
We love celebrating legislation that moves the ball down the field for every child in Tennessee Tomorrow the House Education Instruction and Program Committee will hear HB 1537 This common sense... more
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TENNESSEANS FOR STUDENT SUCCESS ON TNREADY Yearly Check-Up Valuable, Necessary to Student Success NASHVILLE – Tennesseans for Student Success today released the following statement on... more
What are our education issues That’s a good question At the end of the day we’re with you; and other partners in education advocacy, ready to do the work to make sure every student in Tennessee... more
This week, the 2nd Session of the 109th General Assembly began Speaker Beth Harwell and Lt Governor Ron Ramsey gaveled in their respective houses and the legislature is up and running, and we’re... more
In the spirit of keeping the holidays alive just a little bit longer, we thought we’d share some of our bright spots from the past 12 months We are grateful for your help and encouragement, and the... more