Tennessee Alliance for Equity in Education

S.O.S. Meet the Candidate Forum
2024-06-27 17:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Greer Chapel AME Church (3205 Chelsea Ave, Memphis, TN 38108, United States)
Memphis for All and community partners are coming together to host a ‘State of Our Schools’ Meet the Candidate Forum, focused on public education. This event aims to help you make the most informed decision at the ballot box. We invite you to join us and bring a friend.
Refreshments and childcare will be provided.
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EmpowerED Youth Advocacy Network Interest Meeting (Time Option 2)
2024-06-27 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago)
Are you a high school or undergraduate college student in Tennessee interested in making change? Join EdTrust-TN on Thursday, June 27th, to learn about the upcoming launch of our EmpowerED network, an exciting opportunity for students to get involved in education advocacy and changemaking in Tennessee.
There are two time slot options:
10 AM CT / 11 AM ET or 6PM CT / 7 PM ET.
During this time, attendees will learn how you can make an impact in education advocacy across the state. If you have any questions, reach out to Jazmin Ramirez, ET-TN Advocacy & Partnerships Manager, at jramirez@edtrust.org.
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Ballot 101: Voting in Tennessee
2024-07-11 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
It’s an election year in Tennessee! Join AWAKE and CivicTN for an empowering, nonpartisan training session that will dive into the landscape of voter access in the state, what is on the ballot, and the issues at stake this year. From understanding the candidates to grasping the significance of your vote, this event will equip you with the knowledge and tools to navigate the electoral process with confidence and impact.
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Public School Strong TN: School Board 101 Training (July)
2024-07-15 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Zoom Virtual Meeting
At SOCM, we believe that extraordinary change is rooted in the power of ordinary people. Join public school parents, educators, and community members across the state to learn:
* the purpose of a school board + the landscape of public education in TN
* how to be an effective observer at your local school board meetings
* how to form a Public School Strong team in your county
* ways to join a nationwide movement to protect and transform public schools that serve ALL children
* how you can get active to make sure your county is represented in this growing movement
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Music City SEL Conference 2024 Volunteer
2024-07-17 - 2024-07-18 | James Lawson High School (8001 Highway 70 S, Nashville, TN 37221, United States)
The Music City SEL Conference highlights expertise and resources related to social-emotional learning and has served thousands of individuals looking to make a difference in the lives of students. This year’s conference on July 18, 2024 will serve Metro Nashville Public Schools’ faculty and staff. We will need help on both July 17 and July 18.
We invite you to volunteer with us to make this event the best it can be. Volunteers will be allowed to sit-in on event activities when they are not volunteering. Lunch will be provided for those who volunteer on July 18. Please feel free to sign up for one or more time slots!
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Vote Together Day
2024-07-20 10:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | 2901 Taylor St, Chattanooga, TN, United States
​​Vote Together Day is a special day of action for CALEB and its organizational partners. Local primaries are an opportunity for voters to directly influence the selection of leaders for future general elections. However, turnout numbers are typically low. With only a small percentage of voters participating, a vote in a primary can actually count more than it would in a general election. That is why CALEB is working hard to highlight the importance of participating in local primaries and ensuring voters don’t miss out on an opportunity to choose the candidates they want to see in the general elections.
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Tutor901 Community Hiring Fair
2024-07-20 10:30 - 13:30 (America/Chicago) | Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library (3030 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38111, United States)
Join the #Tutor901 Team on July 20 at the Benjamin L. Hooks Library for a special Community Hiring Fair! Team Members will be on-site to answer questions, help you apply on-site, and schedule an interview.
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College Con 2024
2024-07-26 08:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | 301 Plus Park Boulevard (301 Plus Park Blvd, Nashville, Tn 37217, United States)
You are invited to this unique event created to prepare our incoming Freshman and rising Sophomore students to have a successful school year. Enjoy encouraging workshops, fun activations, and get connected with other Persist students from your campus to build community, and get prepared for the year ahead.
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EmpowerED Youth Advocacy Network Interest Meeting (Option 1)
2024-08-15 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Zoom Virtual Meeting
Are you a high school or undergraduate college student in Tennessee interested in making change? Join EdTrust-Tennessee on Thursday, August 15th, to learn about the upcoming launch of our EmpowerED network, an exciting opportunity for students to get involved in education advocacy and changemaking in Tennessee.
We will have two interest meetings. Sign up now for one time slot at either 10 AM CT / 11 AM ET or 6PM CT / 7 PM ET.
Get ready to learn how you can make an impact in education issues across the state! If you have any questions, reach out to Jazmin Ramirez, ET-TN Advocacy & Partnerships Manager, at jramirez@edtrust.org.
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EmpowerED Youth Advocacy Network Interest Meeting (Option 2)
2024-08-15 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Zoom Virtual Meeting

Public School Strong TN: School Board 101 Training
2024-08-19 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Zoom Virtual Meeting

Youth Empowerment Summit
2024-08-24 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Martin Luther King Jr Magnet High School (613 17th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37203, United States)
Join the My Brother’s Keeper Nashville Partnership Alliance for the 2024 Youth Empowerment Summit on Saturday, August 24th at MLK Magnet High School. Youth (boys, 4th-12th grade), parents/guardians, community partners & volunteers can ALL register to attend.
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Education Issues at Stake in the 2024 Tennessee General Election
2024-09-12 17:00 - 18:15 (America/Chicago)
Join EdTrust-Tennessee on Thursday, September 12 from 5:00-6:15 PM CT / 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM ET for an advocacy training on the 2024 local, state, and federal election cycle. Join us to learn more about the elected policymaking bodies that legislate in education, and understand critical education issues at stake in this election. Attendees will preview our Election Resource Hub which will prepare and equip advocates to engage in this election including questions to ask candidates, and will hear from member organizations of the Tennessee Alliance for Equity in Education about opportunities to get involved locally including TIRRC Votes, Centro Hispano de East Tennessee, League of Women Voters – Tennessee, and CALEB.
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Book Banning Webinar
2024-09-26 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Zoom Virtual Meeting
Book banning is on the rise! Come hear from organizations on the front line as they help us understand what libraries and school boards are facing: PEN America, ALA Unite Against Book Bans, and a Blount County, Tennessee School Board member.
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Virtual Screening: One Vote
2024-10-16 19:00 - 2024-10-17 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Zoom Virtual Meeting
Celebrate the act of voting! LWVTN will kick off Early Voting with a screening of One Vote. This documentary highlights the joyous, funny, and challenging Election Day experiences of five very diverse voters in 2016. It serves to remind us that voting is personal, voting is important. Producer Christine Doeg will introduce the film and talk about its continued relevance.
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Chattanooga Regional Anti-Hunger Conference
2024-10-22 08:30 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Join TJC, Chattanooga Area Food Bank, and YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga for the Chattanooga Regional Anti-Hunger Conference, happening in Chattanooga, TN on October 22, 2024. This will be a one-day event to bring together stakeholders and partners doing the work of Anti-Hunger in Southeast TN to discuss federal programs like WIC, SNAP, and Child Nutrition. We will host panels, presentations, and other activities to bolster collaboration and spread information about this work.
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Rising Together: Supporting Undocumented Students in Tennessee
2024-12-04 08:30 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition (3310 Ezell Rd, Nashville, TN 37211)
Each year, roughly 2,000 undocumented students graduate from Tennessee high schools, often without access to resources and institutional support to pursue their postsecondary and career aspirations. Join EdTrust—Tennessee as we share findings from our latest research and resources, and bring together a panel of students and postsecondary institution leaders to learn about critical policy shifts, campus strategies, and the role of community partnerships in closing opportunity gaps for undocumented Tennesseans.
This event is co-hosted by our partners at Achievers, Centro Hispano de East Tennessee, Equal Chance for Education, FUTURO, Hola Lakeway, La Paz Chattanooga, Latino Memphis, Oasis Center, Persist Nashville, Su Casa Family Ministries, and Tennessee Immigrant & Refugee Rights Coalition.
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TDOE Statewide Call - Education Stakeholders
2025-07-08 12:30 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
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On Tuesday, July 8, the Tennessee Department of Education will hold a statewide call for education stakeholders to preview the 2024-25 TCAP state-level results. Department officials will highlight key findings and provide an overview of the results. We welcome your attendance if your schedule permits.
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This Wednesday in Brief: Medicaid & SNAP in Focus
2025-08-20 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Mexico_City)
Join TJC the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 11:30 AM CT to learn about the planned cuts to Medicaid (“TennCare”) and SNAP (“food stamps”). This is a series of check-ins to share vital information, where we’ll break down the latest congressional developments as they occur and explain how you can make a difference!
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Differentiated Instruction for Effective Classroom Management
2025-08-20 16:30 - 17:30 (America/Mexico_City)
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Media Literacy: How Students Can Develop Essential Skills Webinar
2025-08-21 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Mexico_City)
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Youth Empowerment Summit 2025
2025-08-23 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Mexico_City)
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International Food Festival
2025-08-23 10:30 - 17:00 (America/Mexico_City)
Taste the world in one day! Join us at the International Food Festival on Saturday, August 23rd from 10:30–5:00 PM at the Morristown Farmer’s Market & Downtown Green!
Enjoy global eats, music, dancing, crafts, and more—fun for the whole family!
This is HOLA Lakeway’s biggest event of the year—don’t miss it!
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Adult Learning Program Tutor Launch Session
2025-08-26 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Mexico_City)
As a Volunteer Tutor with Literacy Mid-South, you will play a critical role in empowering adults to gain the basic literacy and language skills necessary to live their best lives. Click here to learn more and sign up for an info session! (If you find this is for you the training will be Sept. 13.)

Quiet Week
2025-12-15 - 2025-12-23

Canceled: Kylie OOO
2026-01-23

Urban League of Greater Chattanooga Rooted in Purpose
2026-02-08

League of Women Voters TN: Challenges facing the LGBTQ+ community in Tennessee and across the country
2026-02-11 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)

SOCM Public School Strong Tennessee Orientation
2026-02-17 06:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago)

Alliance Day of Education Advocacy: "Power of Us"
2026-02-17 08:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)
