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TN Rural Ed Assoc

@TNREA

TNREA is committed to supporting rural students, teachers, and administrators in the state of Tennessee.

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3 Myths About Rural Education That Are Holding Students Back | The Daily Yonder

3 Myths About Rural Education That Are Holding Students Back | The Daily Yonder

This story was originally published by the Conversation. Much has been written about the potential consequences of getting rid of the Department of

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TN Dept of Education@TNedu5 Feb 2025
As proclaimed by @Govbilllee, #CTEMonth highlights the opportunities provided to students in Tennessee to prepare them for high-wage, high-skill, and high-demand careers or the military. #AcceleratingTN
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The voucher vendor that will run Tennessee's expanded program had no previous state-level experience managing education savings accounts. Arkansas terminated its contract with company last fall. chalkbeat.org/tennessee/2023…
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Missy Testerman@Missytesterman29 Jan 2025
Something I had missed in the voucher amendments added yesterday was the clause that teachers in systems who do not pass a resolution affirming participation in the voucher act will not automatically receive the $2,000 bonus.
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East Tennessee Republican feels heat to vote for vouchers • Tennessee Lookout tennesseelookout.com/2025/01…
East Tennessee Republican feels heat to vote for vouchers • Tennessee Lookout

East Tennessee Republican feels heat to vote for vouchers • Tennessee Lookout

Tennessee Rep. Kevin Raper, an East Tennessee Republican, says Gov. Bill Lee's office is pressuring him to vote for private school vouchers.

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Tenn. GOP leaders aim to speed school voucher bill through special session - Chalkbeat chalkbeat.org/tennessee/2025…
Tennessee GOP leaders aim to speed school voucher bill through special session

Tennessee GOP leaders aim to speed school voucher bill through special session

State lawmakers kicked off a special session on school vouchers, disaster relief, and immigration Monday, with GOP leaders signaling that they want to pass all three packages by Friday.

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Lawmakers gavel in for special session on school vouchers, Hurricane Helene relief, illegal...

Lawmakers gavel in for special session on school vouchers, Hurricane Helene relief, illegal...

Lawmakers officially gaveled in Monday for a special legislative session on Governor Bill Lee’s Education Freedom Scholarship Act, Hurricane Helene relief and illegal immigration while protes…

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This is an amazing thread from a highly distinguished TN educator:
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TNREA would like to express strong opposition to the proposed voucher bill. Please see the entire TNREA statement here: drive.google.com/file/d/1je-…

TNREA Voucher Statement.pdf

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Great perspective by @PrattAllen tennessean.com/story/opinion… – at Tennessee, USA
As a Tennessee rural educator, I fear that school voucher expansion will hurt our children

As a Tennessee rural educator, I fear that school voucher expansion will hurt our children

Rural districts will be hit hardest by unlimited voucher expansion, where they already operate on tight budgets.

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Proud of my buddy @PrattAllen for receiving the @TxREA_ Distinguished Service Award. Well deserved and could be honored with this in many more states across the country as he advocates for rural schools/students. #RuralEd – at Austin, TX
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NREA@nrea18 May 2023
It's OFFICIAL…Registration for the 2023 #RuralEdForum is now OPEN! We’re excited to partner with @Rural_Schools, @UTChattanooga & @TNREA to host a hybrid event this year! Join us in-person in Chattanooga or online. Learn more and register! nrea.net/Convention-Research…
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NREA@nrea116 Mar 2023
Did you present at #RuralEdForum in the past? If so, consider joining us, along with @Rural_Schools, @UTChattanooga & @TNREA in Chattanooga on Nov. 16-17. They’re seeking in-person or virtual presenters. Deadline to submit is March 31. ow.ly/uCIA50Nk4Qf
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NREA@nrea19 Mar 2023
Have unique #RuralEd stories, research or impact to share? Join us, along w/ @Rural_Schools, @UTChattanooga & @TNREA and present at the 2023 #RuralEdForum on Nov. 16-17. Present in-person or virtually. Proposals due March 31. ow.ly/P6he50N8lwS
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Rural Americans aren't included in inflation figures – and for them, the cost of living may be rising faster theconversation.com/rural-am… via @ConversationUS

Rural Americans aren’t included in inflation figures – and for them, the cost of living may be...

The rising cost of living doesn’t hit all Americans equally. Yet the benchmark figure for charting the rising cost of living excludes people in rural areas.

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Most of the US is dealing with a teaching shortage, but the data isn't so simple wsjm.com/2023/02/11/most-of-…
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Jared T. Bigham, EdD
@JaredBigham8 Feb 2023
How cool! Some innovative things happening in @TNedu #rural schools! @TNREA @usdoegov @nrea1 @SchwinnTeach @GovBillLee cbsnews.com/amp/news/sergio-…

Tennessee students create robotic hand for new classmate: "They changed my life"

"I never expected it. Like, never in a million years," 15-year-old Sergio Peralta told CBS News.

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We are looking for an educator to create a course & assessment for parapros. Reply or shoot me a DM if you are interested or know someone that would be GREAT for this project. Thanks Twitterverse! #onlinePD @mycredential
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@JaredBigham5 Aug 2022
😞Challenging times in education right now, especially rural areas. We need a national campaign venerating the teaching profession, targeted recruitment, & increased pay/benefits. #TeacherRecruitment #VenerateTeachers washingtonpost.com/education…
‘Never seen it this bad’: America faces catastrophic teacher shortage

‘Never seen it this bad’: America faces catastrophic teacher shortage

The teacher shortage has hit crisis levels — and school officials everywhere are scrambling to ensure that as students return to classrooms someone is there to educate them.

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