Early educators are the unsung heroes shaping Tennessee’s future. They nurture our youngest learners during their most critical developmental years, laying the foundation for lifelong success. Now, it’s time to recognize Tennessee’s exceptional teachers through the Tennessee Early Educator Award! The impact of quality early education is profound. Children who receive high-quality early care and…
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Defining School Readiness in Northeast TN
Bright Start Northeast TN is cheering 18 School Districts. After two years of collaborative work, the Northeast TN Consortium of school districts has adopted a shared definition of school readiness and a universal screener tool for the region. Our hats are off to all the collaborators on this monumental project — especially Niswonger Foundation, Ballad…
» Read More2024 TCAP Scores are IN!
There’s progress on 3rd grade reading and math proficiency, but still a long way to go. TQEE’s north star is 3rd grade reading and math proficiency. That’s because it’s a well-documented and crucial benchmark for future academic and life success. Children who are not proficient in reading and math by the end of third grade…
» Read MoreApplication Overview: Excellence in Early Childhood Education K-3rd Grade
Congratulations on your nomination for the TN Early Educator Awards! YOU ROCK!!!!! Here’s a quick glance at the application questions. We’re providing this so you can see the whole thing at once – because on the application itself the questions are mostly one per page. (You’ll see what we mean). So take a look below then…
» Read MoreApplication Overview: Excellence in Early Childhood Education Birth through Preschool
Congratulations on your nomination for the TN Early Educator Awards! YOU ROCK!!!!! Here’s a quick glance at the application questions. We’re providing this so you can see the whole thing at once – because on the application itself the questions are mostly one per page. (You’ll see what we mean). So take a look below then…
» Read More2024 Legislative Wrap Up
2024 Legislative Wrap Up Each year from January through April or May when the Tennessee General Assembly holds its legislative session TQEE advocates for a set of legislative and budget proposals that would have a meaningful impact on one or more of the priorities outlined in our Policy Blueprint. This year, we supported a number of…
» Read More2024 Budget and Legislative Priorities
Governor Bill Lee’s Proposed 2024-25 Budget We applaud proposals in the Governor’s budget presented Monday, February 5 to support child learning, health and mental health and urge the General Assembly to approve them. In particular: As we continue to dive into the budget more deeply we’ll update this page to reflect any new additions to our support…
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