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Understanding Tennessee’s Education Budget with The Sycamore Institute

March 2 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm CST

On February 2, 2026, Governor Lee delivered his final annual State of the State address and unveiled his priorities for the year and his recommendations for the 2026-2027 budget. [...]

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EdTrust-Tennessee Responds to Gov. Bill Lee’s Final State of the State
February 4, 2026 by BStaten
EdTrust-Tennessee released the following statement, in response to Governor Bill Lee delivering his final State of the State address where...
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ESSA Waivers
December 17, 2025 by EdTrust-Tennessee
The Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) has indicated an interest in making changes to Tennessee's accountability systems switching from two,...
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National Guard Deployment Creates Fear, Disrupting Learning for Memphis Students
September 29, 2025 by EdTrust-Tennessee
We are deeply concerned about the National Guard deployment in Memphis. Community safety comes from strong schools, wrap-around services, and...
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How Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ may strip resources for low-income students and those with disabilities
August 20, 2025 by EdTrust-Tennessee
The Trump administration's "One Big Beautiful Bill" will bring changes for Tennessee students from kindergarten to college. Education advocates say...
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Investing in Education is Investing in the Future: Tennessee’s School Funding Transformation
August 8, 2025 by EdTrust-Tennessee
The 2022 overhaul of Tennessee’s funding system not only marked a major step for the state, but also sparked regional...
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2025 TCAP Scores Show Promising Trajectory With Room for Growth
July 9, 2025 by EdTrust-Tennessee
The improvement in TCAP proficiency scores demonstrates a positive trajectory, but we need sustained and increased investment to ensure all...

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