Tennessee needs a new K-12 education funding formula that will better prepare students for success in college, career, and life, and the proposal from Governor Lee and Commissioner Schwinn has the potential to significantly improve outcomes for millions of Tennessee students.
Closing college completion gaps for Black & Hispanic students is critical to student success and Tennessee’s continued economic growth. Learn about the UT Success Academy, a program at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, that supports men of color in completing their degrees.
A look at some funding issues discussed by the state’s Rural and Small District Subcommittee — one of 18 subcommittees tasked with reviewing the state’s education funding formula — along with possible funding reform resolutions.
Student needs, teacher support, local fiscal capacity, and details on the funding framework are key issues raised in final education subcommittee discussions.
A $1 billion recurring investment in K-12 education and a redesigned education funding formula are among the governor’s budget proposals presented in his 2022 State of the State address.