Why Apply For The Tennessee Educator Fellowship? Five Fellows Explain
The application for the Tennessee Educator Fellowship is open through Tuesday, February 26. Fellows from the 2018-19 cohort share why their colleagues should apply.
Leading Beyond The Classroom: Where Educator Voice Meets Action
I’m proud to work in Tennessee education. Our state has done the challenging work of implementing policies that prioritize what is best for students, and that focus has led us to be one of the fastest improving states in the nation in education. Educators, policymakers, and leaders share a firm belief that our students are…
A New Leader For Tennessee Education, But No Change In The Focus On Students
Across her education career, Dr. Penny Schwinn has shown she has the head for effective administration, the guts to be innovative, and a big heart for students. When she enters her office as Tennessee commissioner of education, she will be ready to go to work for students.
The Injustice Of Easy: Why Our Students Deserve More
I am a mother of three and a first-grade teacher. I spend my days with young children, and I love young children. I understand the importance of exploration, discussion, and play. I believe that friendship and fun are essential to a developing child. I believe there is a place for ‘cute,’ and I love to partake in their laughter and creative play. But lowering the bar for the content children receive in the classroom because of their age is a disservice to our youngest learners.
Through The Pipeline: My Education Journey
My educational roots have been shaped from the very beginning of my life. With an educator for a mom, there are not many days I can remember going without having someone read to me or reading on my own. Through this constant push for reading, the importance of education has always been present in my life.