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Regional Roundtable

Elections → Action: Building on the Promise of Education

Join EdTrust-Tennessee as we host a series of Regional Roundtables across the state – co-sponsored by local and state organizations in the Tennessee Alliance for Equity in Education.

Last year’s Regional Roundtable brought advocates together around a shared understanding: 2026 would be a defining year for public education.

That need to protect educational opportunity remains top of mind for advocates across Tennessee. This November, Tennesseans will elect a new governor and state lawmakers, the leaders who will shape decisions about school funding, student supports, and civil rights protections for years to come. That makes this the right moment to act on what’s possible now and plan for what we’ll build together next.

Regional Roundtable Archive

Join a Regional Roundtable near you to:

  • Connect with families, educators, students, community members, and advocates from across your region who share a commitment to educational equity and opportunity.
  • Discuss critical priorities that matter most for students and families, including fair school funding and resources for every school and protecting students’ civil rights.
  • Hear from regional leaders about the issues students, families, and educators are facing in your community.
  • Leave with concrete ways to stay engaged and take action in your community.

Together, we can build a stronger, more equitable future for Tennessee’s students and public schools.

Memphis

Tuesday, November 10, 2pm – 5pm CT
National Civil Rights Museum

Chattanooga

Thursday, November 12, 2pm – 5pm ET
Construction Career Center

Knoxville

Tuesday, November 17, 1pm – 4pm ET
Beck Cultural Exchange Center

Johnson City

Wednesday, November 18, 1pm – 4pm ET
Langston Centre

Nashville

Friday, December 4, 1pm – 4pm CT
Tennessee Education Association

We are thankful to the Tennessee Alliance for Equity in Education partners for co-hosting this event

AMAC (American Muslim Advisory Council) logo
Black Mental Health Village logo
Disability Rights TN logo
My Brother's Keeper Nashville logo
Public Education Forward logo