Today, one out of ten K-12 students in Tennessee is Latino. It is also estimated that Tennessee’s Latino population is expected to grow the fastest of all ethnic groups, expanding by nearly 400,000 people by 2040. Join The Education Trust–Tennessee for an important conversation to explore national and state trends related to Latino student success, …
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Possip helps over 1,400 school and district leaders across the nation build stronger cultures by elevating the voices of their diverse stakeholders. Since 2017, Possip has collected and analyzed over 1.65M Pulse Check™ survey responses in the preferred language of staff, families, students, and others served by government programs or services. Join our live demo …
Possip helps over 1,400 school and district leaders across the nation build stronger cultures by elevating the voices of their diverse stakeholders. Since 2017, Possip has collected and analyzed over 1.65M Pulse Check™ survey responses in the preferred language of staff, families, students, and others served by government programs or services. Join our live demo …
Possip helps over 1,400 school and district leaders across the nation build stronger cultures by elevating the voices of their diverse stakeholders. Since 2017, Possip has collected and analyzed over 1.65M Pulse Check™ survey responses in the preferred language of staff, families, students, and others served by government programs or services. Join our live demo …
HAPPY HOUR ALERT! Teachers’ Lounges are a casual and safe space for teachers to discuss pressing topics in today’s education landscape and grow together. New Memphis’s next free event is Tuesday, September 5, from 5:30-7:00pm at Belltower Coffee and Wine Bar! – they provide food and drinks! Hosted by Katie Jones, Director for Teaching and …
Join us for a dive deep into the recent decision by the Supreme Court of the United States impacting race-conscious affirmative action. This webinar will provide an overview of the history of affirmative action, the SCOTUS decision’s impact on campus diversity, and the educational short-term and long-term implications for Tennessee. Additionally, we will discuss best …
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Join New Memphis and Spillit for a Center Stage event – an evening of stories from educators that speak to the theme, “Baggage Claim.” What journeys have brought teachers to where they are now? Which experiences have shaped their perspectives? What are people reclaiming in the stories of their lives? New Memphis will also announce our 2023 Educators …
On August 17th, join First 8 Memphis for our Speaker Series with keynote speaker Dr. Monica McLemore. Dr. McLemore is a Professor and the Interim Director for the Center for Anti-Racism in Nursing at the University of Washington. Dr. McLemore and a panel of local experts will speak on how Early Childhood Education Starts Before …
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This event will serve as an opportunity for students to interact with state lawmakers, discuss legislation, and strategize for the next legislative session. Additionally, practitioners who work alongside youth will be able to learn more about the political process and how to best serve as an ally to students when they exercise their voice.
Join the Tennessee Coalition for Truth in Our Classrooms for a briefing and discussion on the new censorship laws that passed in the Tennessee General Assembly in 2023, and how educators, students and community members have been affected and are responding. The ACLU of Tennessee will guide attendees in understanding the content and legal implications of the censorship …
Educators of Excellence Award: Celebrating transformational leaders in our schoolsDo you know – or are you – an amazing educator in our city? Applications and nominations for the Educators of Excellence award are open through June 30, 2023. Follow @thenewmemphis on social media to stay up-to-date during the application window and for when we recognize winners annually. Applicants must plan to be employed …
Join The Education Trust – Tennessee to review the latest updates on 3rd and 4th-grade retention. We will dig into what we know about Tennessee’s new 2023 retention law and share critical next steps for students, families, educators, and advocates. We’ll be joined by the Tennessee Education Research Alliance, who will present their findings on …
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We want you to teach with MBA Schools! Come meet us Saturday, May 6th at our STEM Academy Campus in Frayser to learn more about joining the MBA Family. RSVP: https://lnkd.in/e52N89u9 Memphis Business Academy knows that having quality teachers is vital to providing quality education to our executives and scholars. At Memphis Business Academy, our …
HAPPY HOUR ALERT! Teachers’ Lounges are a casual and safe space for teachers to discuss pressing topics in today’s education landscape and grow together. New Memphis’s next free event is Tuesday, May 2, from 5:30-7:00pm at Fancy’s Fish House downtown – they provide food and drinks and we will raffle off giveaways throughout the event! …
Join us on April 4th at the Crosstown Concourse for an Education job fair. Meet representatives from over 30 Memphis schools, hear about their hiring needs, and find the position you’ve been waiting for!
This free workshop is geared toward current educators of students in grades 3-5 or middle school social studies, or high school world history. Participants will learn about the Chickasaw Nation, their presence is West Tennessee, and their connection to Memphis along with reviewing two lesson plans developed by the Chickasaw Nation that can be taught …
First 8 Memphis is thrilled to welcome keynote speaker Dr. Walter Gilliam, Executive Director of Buffett Early Childhood Institute. Dr. Gilliam and a panel of local experts will speak on Impact of Implicit Bias and COVID-19 in Relation to Early Care and Education Settings. Dr. Gilliam will be joined by local expert panelists: Robin Mayweather, Owner/Executive Director of Red …
Are you an educator or advocate who wants to better understand the policy making process, legislative advocacy, and current bills moving through the Tennessee General Assembly? Join us for an advocacy training that will review important education governance structures and review current priority policy issues impacting educators this legislative session. Participants will hear directly from …
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Join The Education Trust – Tennessee and Jazmin Ramirez a community organizer with the Tennessee Immigrant & Refugee Rights coalition, to learn about the latest policies impacting undocumented youth and how to show up as an ally. We will cover what to do in situations like being stopped by the police, interactions with ICE agents, …
Join The Education Trust Tennessee for an informative virtual Legislative Watch Party as we tune into the TN General Assembly’s House K-12 Subcommittee meeting on retention legislation. Attendees will hear from legislative and subject matter experts prior to the kickoff of the committee hearing, and then we will answer questions and post comments, links, and …
Are you a student that is looking to deepen your legislative knowledge and explore resources to support your advocacy efforts? Join us as we review how a bill becomes law, how to read and conduct bill analysis, and how to utilize Ed Trust TN’s Bill Tracker tool. Participants will leave with a fuller understanding of …
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Are you a student that is looking to deepen advocacy skills during this legislative session? Join our advocacy experts as they share strategies, tools, and resources that will strengthen your engagements with policy makers. Participants will leave with a fuller understanding of the critical education equity issues we will likely encounter during the 113th TN …
On February 6th, Governor Lee delivered his annual State of the State address, unveiled his priorities for the year, and gave his recommendations for the 2023 – 2024 budget. Tennessee’s budget is one of the most significant pieces of public policy our governor and the Tennessee General Assembly tackle each year. Join us and Mandy …
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This self-paced, online course uses primary sources, videos, and engaging learning tools to trace the history of the Arab-Israeli conflict. You’ll start with the rise of Arab nationalism and Zionism, unpack the broken promises made during World War I, tackle the Mandate Era, the major wars and peace treaties, and reflect on the continuing conflict …
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Are you a student that is looking to deepen advocacy skills during this legislative session? Join our advocacy experts as they share strategies, tools, and resources that will strengthen your engagements with policy makers. Participants will leave with a fuller understanding of the critical education equity issues we will likely encounter during the 113th TN …
Where Business, Tech and Innovation Collide in Nashville! TECHSPO Nashville 2023 is your chance to …– Check out exhibitors showcasing the next generation of technology & innovation.– Be inspired, amazed and educated on how these evolving technologies will impact your business for greater growth.– Interact with technology enthusiasts, build your network and reunite with your …
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HAPPY HOUR ALERT! Teachers’ Lounges are a casual and safe space for teachers to discuss pressing topics in today’s education landscape and grow together. New Memphis’s next free event is Tuesday, February 7, from 5:30-7:00pm at Las Delicias on Quince – they provide food and drinks! The convo about Teacher Influencers: The Role of Social …
Come and hear about education opportunities in the city of Memphis! Over 20 schools will be represented with immediate positions available as well as positions for the 2023/2024 school year.
Every year, over 200 bills are filed each legislative session that directly impact students in Tennessee. Do you want to learn what these bills are and what you can do about them? Join The Education Trust in Tennessee to get the inside scoop on the 113th Tennessee General Assembly, education committees and leaders, and hear …
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On January 26th, join First 8 Memphis for their First 8 Years Speaker Series with keynote speaker Dr. Clinton Boyd, Jr., Executive Director of Fathers, Families, & Healthy Communities (FFHC). Dr. Boyd and a panel of local experts will speak on Fathers and School Readiness: How Fathers’ Engagement Improves Children’s Success. More about Dr. Boyd: Collaborator with …
Join TECA Facilitator-in-Residence Kia Jarmon for an informative, interactive session. TECA ConnectED sessions are 1.5 – 2 hours long and include light snacks. Join TECA staff afterward for food, fun, and fellowship. ConnectED is an opportunity for educators of color from (around the state of TN) to build a communal healing practice. We will go beyond …
HAPPY HOUR ALERT! Teachers’ Lounges are a casual and safe space for teachers to discuss pressing topics in today’s education landscape and grow together. New Memphis’s next free event is Wednesday, November 30, from 5:30-7:00pm at The Bluff— food and drinks provided! Memphis Education Fund will be guest hosting to talk about next steps in …
Join The Education Trust in Tennessee as we celebrate the culmination of our Thrive Community of Practice and Fellows Program. This half-day convening includes the release of our report, Thriving Together Tennessee: Discovering Innovative Pathways for College Success, a youth participatory action research project, and student-moderated panel conversations with: Wil Del Pilar, Vice-President of Higher …
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Youth Communication and national education leaders will discuss strategies to address complex education challenges and create culturally responsive learning communities to: Help young people heal from experiences with racism, sexism, and other injustices Support students to achieve their personal and academic goals Uplift teen voices in a world that too often marginalizes them This event is in-person in …
Join the Tennessee Coalition for Truth in Our Classrooms for a briefing and discussion on the implementation of the anti-truth and censorship laws that passed in the Tennessee General Assembly in 2021 and 2022, and how educators, students and community members are being affected and responding. The ACLU of Tennessee will guide attendees in understanding the content and …
This First 8 Years Speaker Series brings local, state, and national early childhood experts together to discuss the most impactful topics and trends in early childhood education and provide unique context to their place in the Memphis community. First 8 Memphis is thrilled to welcome award-winning author and nationally recognized keynote speaker Dr. Walter Gilliam to our …
The Male Educators of Color Summit will be hosted by the Tennessee Educators of Color Alliance and the Man Up Teacher Residency on Saturday, October 22, 2022, from 8am-2pm. The event will be held at Crosstown High School at the Crosstown Concourse in Memphis, Tennessee. The event is FREE and will feature a keynote address …
No matter where we live or what we believe, we all want our children to succeed. But many students are denied opportunities because their schools and communities are underfunded and under-resourced. Politicians deny students and schools resources and cut funding to promote voucher schemes or Charter Schools when students don’t meet their expectations. The arc …
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A casual and safe space to converse with other preK-12 teachers from around the city to discuss pressing topics in today’s education landscape and grow together. Register to attend. Food and drinks provided, always. October 25: Balance Matters: Schedule It! with 2019 Educator of Excellence, Crystal Harris. In person at Café Ole.
Join TECA Facilitator-in-Residence Kia Jarmon for an informative, interactive session. TECA ConnectED sessions are 1.5 – 2 hours long and include light snacks. Join TECA staff afterward for food, fun, and fellowship. ConnectED is an opportunity for educators of color from (around the state of TN) to build a communal healing practice. We will go …
Join LITE Memphis for a day of fun, music, games, and community as we LITE UP THE BLOCK!!!
Join The Education Trust in Tennessee and the Tennessee Educators of Color Alliance on Tuesday, September 27 from 9-11 am CST for the release of their report; “Represented: Increasing Teacher Diversity in Tennessee’s Educator Preparation Providers.” Guest speakers include: Dr. Candice McQueen, President of Lipscomb University Dr. Jason Grissom, Faculty Director at the Tennessee Education …
Far too often, adults speak on behalf of students, instead of with them. At The Education Trust in Tennessee, we believe in centering the experiences of young people and actively engaging them is an integral part of our education advocacy strategy. Are you looking for ways to more meaningfully engage students in your work? This …
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Do you want to have a fully enrolled school? Join our Student Recruitment workshop to expand your knowledge for effectively recruiting students and strengthen your tools to engage and retain new families. We understand the importance for charter schools to meet their recruitment and enrollment goals on an annual basis. Our presenter, Erica Minor has …
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Man Up will hold our 5th annual Signing Day. We will also be celebrating over 100+ men in the program. We will be holding the event this Saturday at Loflin Yard from 12pm-2pm. Feel free to circulate this flyer within your network. This event is open to the public and anyone interested in learning more …
Our top trend from families in the 21 – 22 school year was a desire for increased communications. Join Possip’s Alice Rolli to discuss impactful communications strategies – including the importance of closing the feedback loop, stakeholder engagement, and centering on families.
Aug. 24, 6-8:30 p.m. CT 409 S Main St, Memphis, TN 38103 A new school year is starting following what was meant to be a comeback year for America’s schools — a return to classrooms and rebuilding of communities after months of remote or hybrid learning, disconnection, and uncertainty. And for many schools, it was, …
The Comeback: An evening of stories from Memphis educators and students Read More »
Use Possip’s multilingual, text-based surveys to amplify the voices of your families, students, and staff to learn their needs and praise in an easy and digestible way. Join us on Tuesday, July 26th at 11 AM CT / 12 PM ET to learn how you can quickly and effectively hear from your school communities using Possip!
Use Possip’s multilingual, text-based surveys to amplify the voices of your families, students, and staff to learn their needs and praise in an easy and digestible way. Join us on Wednesday, July 20th at 11 AM CT / 12 PM ET for a breakdown of how you can quickly and effectively hear from your …
Use Possip’s multilingual, text-based surveys to amplify the voices of your families, students, and staff to learn their needs and praise in an easy and digestible way. Join us on Wednesday, July 20th at 11 AM CT / 12 PM ET for a breakdown of how you can quickly and effectively hear from your …
On Wednesday, June 29th, via Zoom—Teach901 is gathering school leaders from across the city who are working to secure a Grade A staff for next school year. Register for Fair: https://teach901.com/events/june-teach901-job-fair/ 5 things to Expect: https://choose901.com/teach901-job-fair/
Get to know candidates running for the Memphis-Shelby County Schools board before the August elections. Chalkbeat, MICAH, and partners are hosting a forum for candidates on July 21. Students and Chalkbeat journalists will ask candidates about their stances on how Tennessee’s largest school district should help children recover from pandemic learning loss, how the board …
Forum: Who is running for the Memphis Shelby County Schools board? Read More »
The Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement (TISA), the State’s newly passed state funding formula, will impact approximately $9 Billion in state and local education funding starting in 2024. While TISA’s passage is historic and an important milestone for Tennessee’s schools and students, advocates still have important work to do, TISA’s language delegates critical decisions to the rulemaking process, including …
Educators of Excellence Award: Celebrating transformational leaders in our schools New Memphis knows that great leadership is needed in every corner of our community — from the board room to the classroom. Educators are essential leaders in our community as their impact and investment is critical to our city’s future success. At New Memphis, we believe it’s paramount …
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MAY TEACH901 JOB FAIRS When: May 17 5:30-7:30pm Where: Crosstown Concourse — 1350 Concourse Ave, 4th Floor of the Central Atrium Who: More than 20+ Teach901 school partners More Info: Choose901’s blog about 5 Things to Expect
MAY TEACH901 JOB FAIRS When: VIRTUAL: May 10 5-6pm IN-PERSON: May 17 5:30-7:30pm Where: VIRTUAL: Zoom link will be provided to all registrants IN-PERSON: Crosstown Concourse — 1350 Concourse Ave, 4th Floor of the Central Atrium Who: More than 20+ Teach901 school partners More Info: Choose901’s blog about 5 Things to Expect
If you haven’t heard, Ultimate Recess is a time where Teach901 celebrates your excellent investment into Memphis students! On May 6th from 5-8p at Grind City Brewing, we are setting time out to celebrate YOU with a Happy Hour to conclude National Teacher Appreciation Week! We are so thankful for you investing into Memphis’ future. …
Join the Tennessee Coalition for Truth in Our Classrooms in discussing the anti-truth/censorship bills that have passed through the Tennessee General Assembly this legislative session. The ACLU of Tennessee will guide community members in understanding what they need to know regarding the content and legal implications of two new censorship bills impacting K-12 school library policies, and restricting diversity, equity and …
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Join Possip for a quick, 30-minute virtual session featuring trends and insights from a year’s worth of feedback and praise from parents, school staff, and students!
LITE Memphis will host its semi-annual Pitch Night on Thursday, June 2, 2022 from 5PM to 8PM in Christian Brothers’ University Center (650 East Parkway South Memphis, TN 38104). At Pitch Night, high school students showcase ventures that they have been developing over 16 weeks. Students present innovative prototypes, sell products, and pitch their ventures …
New Memphis Teachers’ Lounge: A casual and safe space to join other preK-12 teachers from around the city to discuss pressing topics in today’s education landscape and grow together. Register to join us for a Teacher Appreciation Week celebration with Chalkbeat’s own Caroline Bauman, Community Engagement Manager and Cathryn Stout, Bureau Chief. Food and beverages …
Join us for our live demo to showcase the services we can provide to schools and districts! Possip gathers feedback from families, students, and staff using quick, multi-lingual, text message surveys. Let us do the work of gathering the feedback from your school communities, so you can focus on meeting them where they are!
You’re transforming your school community. Curious how Possip can help you connect to your stakeholders with quick and easy text message surveys? Join a live demo April 27th at 2:00 PM CT/ 3:00 PM ET to learn more! 📱
You’re transforming your school community. Curious how Possip can help you connect to your stakeholders with quick and easy text message surveys? Join a live demo April 27th at 2:00 PM CT/ 3:00 PM ET to learn more! 📱
For the first time since early 2020, the Teach901 Educator Job Fair will be held in-person on April 7th from 6PM-8PM at Crosstown Concourse. Educators of all experience levels are invited to gather on the 4th floor of the Central Atrium to network with school officials from across the Mid-South as they begin their search …
Use Possip’s multilingual, text-based surveys to amplify the voices of your families, students, and staff to learn of their needs and praises in an easy and digestible way. You need to hear from your families, staff, and students. You are short on time, but value the people in your community. Let Possip do the heavy lifting.
Across the country, new laws targeting critical race theory and debated books are influencing the small but pivotal decisions educators make every day: how to answer a student’s question, what texts to read as a class, how to prepare for a lesson. Eight states now have laws restricting how schools can teach about racism and …
Youth Villages is hosting an in-person job fair for direct care career opportunities March 29. Available positions include both degreed and non-degreed openings requiring varying levels of experience. The job fair runs from 2-5 p.m. on March 29, and interested applicants are asked to submit a résumé online to schedule a time for an interview …
Youth Villages is hosting an in-person job fair for direct care career opportunities Feb. 24. Available positions include both degreed and non-degreed openings requiring varying levels of experience. All applicants must be able to pass a background check to be employed at Youth Villages. At the job fair, applicants will have an opportunity to interview …
A casual and safe space to converse with other preK-12 teachers from around the city to discuss pressing topics in today’s education landscape and grow together. Join New Memphis on March 1st for our next conversation: Tapping into your Teacher Creativity with Alyssa Nucaro, 2019 New Memphis Educator of Excellence and 2021 TEDx Memphis speaker. …
Is TN doing enough to fund our schools and young people’s futures? As the state winds down their public input process for feedback on state education funding, join Momentum Memphis Education Equity Task Forces for a virtual public input & info session about reviewing the state’s education funding formula. We’ll hear updates from State Education …
The Education Trust in Tennessee, The Tennessee Educators of Color Alliance, and the Tennessee Education Association invite you to a webinar to learn about new research by the Tennessee Education Research Alliance (TERA) at Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College that reveals that Black and male teachers in Tennessee have received lower observation scores than White and …
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Wondering how you can join our KIPP Memphis team? Attend our In-Person Hiring Fair on Wed. 12/15 from 3:30pm to 5:30pm and interview to join the KMPS family! #KIPPMemphis is looking for resilient and solutions-oriented experts to serve KMPS students in the North Memphis area. We have open roles for Licensed Teachers ($7,500 Signing Bonus!), …
If you or someone you know has a desire to impact youth in a positive way before and after school, make your way to this event. The YMCA is looking for talented and engaging people to work with our youth in one of the 115 YCare sites across Shelby and Desoto Counties. We have competitive …
Are you interested in networking with the Freedom Prep school leadership team and current teachers? Do you want to hear about opportunities for the 2022-2023 school year? If so, RSVP and join us for a night of networking! The Freedom Prep Talent Team is hosting their first hiring event of the season and we would love to …
Learn about how you can hear from your families, staff, and students through Possip, an engagement tool that uses text messages to connect with parents and staff to hear back about what matters most! Here is what you’ll see: 💬Possip’s background and how our platform works. 🗣How we support the needs of your schools …
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The Tennessee Alliance for Equity in Education, is excited to invite you to a community town hall on school funding reform. Tennessee’s funding formula has become an engine of inequality and we have an opportunity to replace one of the nation’s most underfunded and inequitable education funding formulas in the country. Our school districts are incredibly diverse, …
Shelby County Schools Operation Warm Hearts will take place Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021 from 7 a.m. – 6 p.m., in front of the Board of Education, 160 S. Hollywood. The district is collecting new coats, jackets, hats, gloves, and scarves for students. The annual event is held in connection with the national Giving Tuesday initiative. …
The Education Trust in Tennessee will host a School Funding Bootcamp for advocates prior to the reconvening of the 112th General Assembly. Attendees will learn about 1) the basics of school funding 2) the BEP formula 3) potential equity-centered funding solutions and 4) how to advocate successfully on what is needed for Tennessee’s students. We …
The Tennessee Department of Education invites all Tennesseans to regional public town halls to be part of the open dialogue and discussion on Tennessee’s review of a student-based public education funding strategy. Each town hall will take place in-person and will also be livestreamed. These public town halls will spark localized conversations about student-based funding …
Statewide Town Halls to Discuss a Student-Based Funding Read More »
The National Civil Rights Museum will host a virtual workshop for educators on Saturday from 9-11 a.m. entitled “RESET: Emotional and Social Wellbeing for Educators, Tips from the Courageous Classroom.” Led by author Janet Taylor, the session is part of the museum’s Teacher Workshop Series. In this session, we will focus on understanding the elements …
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This training course is for Special Education Self-Contained Teachers, Paraprofessionals, and students enrolled in a teacher education program. Training purpose is to gain new effective strategies for working in an self-contained classroom setting.
The Magic Dads Youth Mentor Group provides mentoring and community service to school age children in an urban community in Memphis. We are having our annual school supply drive and block party. We are giving away free backpacks filled with supplies along with free haircuts/hairstyles. Free food, music, and games will be available. Contributions are …
“Join The Education Trust in Tennessee for a webinar on the recently passed legislation, which bans critical conversations about systemic oppression and racism in Tennessee’s classrooms. We will provide advocates with the opportunity to hear from an expert panel on what this ban may mean for Tennessee’s teachers and students. Featured Panelists Include: • Trey …
“Dollars and Sense is a 7-part learning series designed to help Tennesseans understand how schools are funded in Tennessee, and what we can do to improve the adequacy and equity in our funding formula so that our schools and students have access to the resources that they need to succeed. We will feature expert speakers …
An all-day social studies inservice that focuses on early Tennessee history. Presentations on Cherokee culture, the frontier wars between Native Americans and settlers, how Tennessee became a state, the Trail of Tears, and Appalachian culture. Presenters include Mark and Sherry Finchum of Indian Creek Productions, THFK founder Bill Carey, and the staff of the museum. …
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An all-day social studies inservice with a Civil War theme! This event will start at the new Medal of Honor Heritage Center downtown. After lunch at Puckett’s, we will migrate across town and take the incline to the top of Lookout Mountain. Topics to be covered include the Civil War in Tennessee (overall) and the …
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An all-day social studies inservice. Topics include the history of the Mississippi River, the West Tennessee “land rush” of the 1820s and 1830s, the Fort Pillow Massacre, the Sultana disaster and more. We will also take a guided tour of Discovery Park. Presenters include author and historian Jerry Potter, THFK founder Bill Carey and the …
TN History for Kids Summer Road Show at Discovery Park of America Read More »
Dollars and Sense is a 7-part learning series designed to help Tennesseans understand how schools are funded in Tennessee, and what we can do to improve the adequacy and equity in our funding formula so that our schools and students have access to the resources that they need to succeed. We will feature expert speakers …
A day-long social studies/history inservice focusing on early Memphis industries and the Civil Rights Movement. Speakers include author/journalist Marc Perrusquia, Civil Rights historians Daphene McFerren and John Ashworth, Memphis historian Willy Bearden and THFK founder Bill Carey.
Dollars and Sense is a 7-part learning series designed to help Tennesseans understand how schools are funded in Tennessee, and what we can do to improve the adequacy and equity in our funding formula so that our schools and students have access to the resources that they need to succeed. We will feature expert speakers …