oday, the Tennessee House of Representatives passed HB 793, which would require schools to collect and report information about students’ citizenship, immigration status, or lawful presence.
Two bills that could challenge Plyler v. Doe, the landmark Supreme Court ruling guaranteeing every child’s right to a free public education, are advancing in the Tennessee legislature. The Education for All-Tennessee coalition continues to call on legislators to reject these bills.
EdTrust-Tennessee released the following statement, in response to Governor [...]
We are deeply concerned about the National Guard deployment in Memphis. Community safety comes from strong schools, wrap-around services, and economic opportunity – not military presence.
The improvement in TCAP proficiency scores demonstrates a positive trajectory, but we need sustained and increased investment to ensure all students are able to succeed.
Last week, billions in critical federal education funds — already approved by Congress for Fiscal Year 2025 — were withheld by the U.S. Department of Education. Denying these funds deprives critical resources to students who face the greatest barriers to opportunity, and will have devastating impacts.
This latest legal effort targets federal funding for Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs), which play a critical role in expanding access and opportunity for Latino students.
Coalition provides follow-up ELA Standards feedback to Tennessee State Board, urging implementation of remaining recommendations.
Today, the Tennessee House of Representatives adjourned without advancing HB 793, rendering it dead for the 2025 legislative session. The legislation tried to deny enrollment and/or charge tuition to certain immigrant students based on their ability to prove immigration status.
Yesterday, hundreds of Tennesseans gathered at Public Square Park in downtown Nashville before marching to the State Capitol to show their support for public education for all students regardless of race, socioeconomic status, or immigration status.
