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Student Profile: A high school internship put Choice Champions Scholarship winner on the path to advocate for others
Communities

Student Profile: A high school internship put Choice Champions Scholarship winner on the path to advocate for others

MAY 7, 2024 | Reana Gibson

Soulsville Charter School senior Elisha Muhammad says a high school internship set her on a new path to advocate for those trying to overcome systemic barriers.

Communities

Tennessee released the list of 2022/23 Reward schools. See if your child’s school is on it.

FEB 20, 2024 | Sky Arnold

Could a “holistic approach” be the key to accelerating the success of black students in Tennessee?
Communities

Could a “holistic approach” be the key to accelerating the success of black students in Tennessee?

AUG 18, 2023 | Sky Arnold

Tennessee’s black male students statistically lag other demographics in enrolling, persisting, and completing post-secondary education. The State Collaborative ...

Tennessee Comptroller finds CTE grant programs making a difference for rural county students
Communities

Tennessee Comptroller finds CTE grant programs making a difference for rural county students

AUG 9, 2023 | Brandon Paykamian

In 2021, Lewis County Schools’ career and technical education (CTE) department utilized a $124 thousand state grant to give its rural Middle Tennessee students ...

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