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…
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Application 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…
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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…
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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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