The return of these bills and the outpouring of opposition make clear: Tennesseans will not accept policies that push children out of classrooms.
As federal policy threatens to further underfund students from [...]
Every Tennessee student deserves access to a high-quality education and the opportunity to thrive, regardless of their background, zip code, or family income.
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.
