About the Poll Since 2017, TQEE has regularly commissioned Public Opinion Strategies to survey Tennessee voters to gauge support for policy proposals to improve early education outcomes. The December 2022 poll results highlight voter concern about student performance in reading and math, while also showing Republicans and Democrats are united in their support for prioritizing investments…
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Know Before You Vote
State legislative primaries are over, and the next stop for our advocates is the General Elections on November 5. Be sure to make your voice heard for Tennessee’s youngest learners! To find out where your voting location is, to learn who is running, and for more voting information follow the link below. But before you…
» 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 MoreTop family costumes for Halloween and beyond
Halloween offers a perfect opportunity for parents and caregivers to engage with children in imaginative play. That’s why we’ve thoughtfully compiled a list of costumes for your family to try this Halloween (or any time of year, for that matter)! These picks include something for everyone and can be adapted based on the size and makeup of your family.
» Read MoreOak Ridge Pre-K an opportunity that leaders hope all children have one day
When Oak Ridge Schools Preschool Principal Lisa Downard was first asked to lead the program six years ago, she admits she was afraid. While she had an extensive background teaching special education in elementary schools, she knew just how high the stakes were with Tennessee’s youngest learners. “I thought to myself ‘the only 3 –…
» Read MoreOnsite Childcare for Teachers: A Recruitment and Retention Strategy
Chambliss Center for Children’s Partnership with Hamilton County Schools Finding quality, affordable child care is a struggle for most working parents, including teachers who don’t have the flexibility of working from home or adjusting their hours to meet child care needs. At the same time, schools struggle to hire and retain good teachers. To mitigate…
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