SCORE 2023 State of Education in Tennessee - Memphis
2022-12-15 08:30 - 10:30 (America/Chicago) | National Civil Rights Museum, 450 Mulberry St, Memphis, TN, 38103, United States
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HOLA Lakeway Latin Party “Pachanga” @ the 1907 Brewing
2022-12-15 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | 1907 Brewing Company, 103 W Main St, Morristown, TN, 37814, United States
Attend the Latin Party, “Pachanga,” a fundraiser event to support HOLA Lakeway’s mission. La Pachanga is another word in Spanish that means “Party”. It will be held on December 15th at the 1907 Brewing Company from 6:30 pm until 9:00 pm. The Pachanga will feature a relaxed evening with music, with the participation of Candela Knox salsa jazz and Latin Tapas.
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EmpowerED League Leader Informational Webinar
2023-01-05 16:00 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Zoom Virtual Meeting
The Education Trust in Tennessee is excited to announce the launch of our 2023 application for students to join our EmpowerED network as a Student Leader. The EmpowerED Student Network seeks to elevate the experiences of underrepresented students from across the state to influence policy that impacts students and deepen their advocacy skills. We are actively seeking students who want to have a leadership role within this dynamic network of youth advocates. To learn if this opportunity is right for you or students you know, we encourage you to attend this informational webinar.
If you have any questions about the webinar or application, please contact Vilmaris Gonzalez, senior manager of engagement at vgonzalez@edtrust.org.
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Gearing Up for the 113th TN General Assembly (Members Only Webinar)
2023-01-09 09:30 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Zoom Virtual Meeting
Join The Education Trust in Tennessee to prepare and stay in the know for this upcoming legislative session. Attendees will get the inside scoop on the 113th Tennessee General Assembly, education committees and leaders, and hear directly from state legislators on the potential issues that will arise this session. We’ll share helpful advocacy tools, review upcoming training opportunities, and explore our 2023 Alliance Policy Agenda.
Participants will leave with a fuller understanding of the key education equity issues we are sure to encounter during the 113th TN General Assembly. Please note that attendance is limited exclusively to member organizations of the Tennessee Alliance for Equity in Education and the TN Coalition for Truth in Classrooms. To learn how your organization can become a member, please contact Meili Powell at mpowell@edtrust.org.
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TN Educator of Color Alliance ConnectED - Chattanooga
2023-01-18 17:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | The Urban League of Greater Chattanooga, 401 East Martin Luther King Boulevard, Suite #301, Chattanooga, TN, 37403, United States
ConnectED is an opportunity for educators of color from (around the state of TN) to build a communal healing practice. We will go beyond the individualism of self care and support the collective journey towards reflection, self-advocacy, and growth. It is in our time together that we will develop or reclaim the tools and agency needed to demonstrate real change with the community and the systems we operate in. “When we are all healing, the world has no choice but to adapt.”
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Gearing Up for the 113th TN General Assembly (Students Only Webinar)
2023-01-19 16:00 - 17:30 (America/Chicago) | Zoom Virtual Meeting
Every year, over 200 bills are filed each legislative session that directly impact students in Tennessee. Do you want to learn what these bills are and what you can do about them? Join The Education Trust in Tennessee to get the inside scoop on the 113th Tennessee General Assembly, education committees and leaders, and hear directly from state legislators on the potential issues that will arise this session. We’ll share helpful advocacy tools and review upcoming training opportunities just for students.
Participants will leave with a fuller understanding of the key education equity issues we are sure to encounter during the 113th TN General Assembly. Have questions about this student-only webinar? Please contact Vilmaris Gonzalez at vgonzalez@edtrust.org.
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YWCA Nashville & Middle TN Stand Against Injustice - Supporting & Protecting the LGBTQ+ Community
2023-01-25 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Zoom Virtual Meeting
Join YWCA Nashville & Middle TN for an important conversation on the challenges and threats facing the LGBTQ+ community in Tennessee and across the U.S. Hear from leaders and experts, including Abby Rubenfeld, Dwayne Jenkins, and Phil Cobucci on why this community is being targeted and what we can do together to combat the hate.
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First8 Memphis Speaker Series: Fathers and School Readiness
2023-01-26 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Porter-Leath & University of Memphis Early Childhood Academy at Orange Mound (2869 Park Ave, Memphis, TN, United States)
First8 Memphis is thrilled to welcome keynote speaker Dr. Clinton Boyd, Jr. Dr. Boyd is the Executive Director of Fathers, Families, & Healthy Communities (FFHC). Dr. Boyd and a panel of local experts will speak on Fathers and School Readiness: How Fathers’ Engagement Improves Children’s Success.
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League of Women Voters, February Hot Topic: Lindsey Kimery with Metro Nashville Public Schools
2023-02-03 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Zoom Virtual Meeting
Lindsey will speak about school libraries, and recent state and local policy updates on what constitutes appropriate reading materials for public school children.
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Advocacy Tactics Training (Youth Only Session)
2023-02-09 16:00 - 17:30 (America/Chicago) | Zoom Virtual Meeting
Are you a student that is looking to deepen advocacy skills during this legislative session? Join our advocacy experts as they share strategies, tools, and resources that will strengthen your engagements with policy makers.
Participants will leave with a fuller understanding of the critical education equity issues we will likely encounter during the 113th TN General Assembly and how to utilize key advocacy resources. Please note that attendance is limited to youth (14-24).
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Understanding Tennessee's Education Budget with the Sycamore Institute
2023-02-27 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Zoom Virtual Meeting
On February 6th, Governor Lee delivered his annual State of the State address, unveiled his priorities for the year, and gave his recommendations for the 2023 – 2024 budget. Tennessee’s budget is one of the most significant pieces of public policy our governor and the Tennessee General Assembly tackle each year. Join us and Mandy Spears Pellegrin, Deputy Director of The Sycamore Institute, to reflect on Governor Lee’s budget and the important education implications it has for our students and schools communities. Advocates will leave this session with resources and a better understanding of Tennessee’s budget content, how the budget process works, and how the budget will impact our education system this upcoming year.
About the Sycamore Institute:
The Sycamore Institute is an independent nonpartisan Public Policy Research Center that works to help Tennesseans understand the complex issues impacting our state by providing accessible, reliable data and research. Each year, the Sycamore Institute conducts a thorough analysis of Tennessee’s budget, seeking to support stakeholders to understand where money comes from, where it goes, and what factors influence its flow through the state.
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Know Your Undocumented Rights (Youth Only)
2023-03-09 16:00 - 17:30 (America/Chicago) | Zoom Virtual Meeting
Join The Education Trust – Tennessee and Jazmin Ramirez a community organizer with the Tennessee Immigrant & Refugee Rights coalition, to learn about the latest policies impacting undocumented youth and how to show up as an ally. We will cover what to do in situations like being stopped by the police, interactions with ICE agents, and workplace raids.
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Tennessee Policy & Advocacy Training for Educators
2023-03-21 16:30 - 17:30 (America/Chicago) | Zoom Virtual Meeting
Are you an educator or advocate who wants to better understand the policy making process, legislative advocacy, and current bills moving through the Tennessee General Assembly? Join us for an advocacy training that will review important education governance structures and review current priority policy issues impacting educators this legislative session.
Participants will hear directly from current educators across the state on how they have engaged in local advocacy while in the classroom. Attendees will leave with a better understanding of educator-specific issues, resources on how to take action, and tangible tools for staying engaged in local and state advocacy.
This event is held in partnership with members of the TN Alliance for Equity in Education who support educators across Tennessee including: ALLMemphis, Diverse Learners Cooperative, Leadership for Educational Equity, Nashville Teacher Residency, Nashville Public Education Foundation, Relay Graduate School of Education, TN Educator of Color Alliance, Teach for America – Memphis, Teach for America Nashville-Chattanooga, TN Community School Network, UnifiEd, and Volunteer State Seal of Biliteracy.
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TIRCC - Climate Justice Summit
2023-04-28 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago)
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Tennessee’s 3rd & 4th Grade Retention Law: What’s Next for Students and Schools?
2023-05-15 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago)
Join The Education Trust – Tennessee to review the latest updates on 3rd and 4th-grade retention. We will dig into what we know about Tennessee’s new 2023 retention law and share critical next steps for students, families, educators, and advocates. We’ll be joined by the Tennessee Education Research Alliance, who will present their findings on summer learning camps in Tennessee.
To learn more, check out these resources:

Retention Legislative Tracker, Ed Trust TN, 2022
The Cost of Retention Memo, Ed Trust TN, 2022
An Examination of The 2021 Learning Loss Remediation and Student Acceleration Act, Ed Trust TN, 2021
Retention Policies in Tennessee, TN Comptroller’s Office of Education Research and Accountability, 2023
Summer Learning Camp Enrollment, Attendance, and Achievement Trends in Ten Tennessee Districts, TN Education Research Alliance, 2023

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SCORE Institute: Today’s Workforce Skills
2023-05-17 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | 1207 18th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37212
This summer, SCORE will host a NEW five-part SCORE Institute series elevating innovative practices from across the country that are preparing students for careers.

Tennesseans want access to quality jobs that allow them to support themselves and their families. Tennessee businesses need skilled workers. Across the country and in Tennessee, innovative partnerships are developing to better connect education and the workforce. This series will bring together education leaders, business leaders, policymakers, and community leaders for monthly 90-minute sessions on topics that strengthen the connection from education to the workforce. Each institute will feature a national thought leader and a panel discussion with leaders from across the state.
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AWAKE - Spring Awakening
2023-05-18 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | 3820 Charlotte Ave Suite 146, Nashville, TN 37109
Join the AWAKE team and volunteers for our annual spring social on Thursday, May 18 at 5pm. We will celebrate legislative successes and join a conversation about how we will move forward in advancing gender equity in TN. Join us for food, drinks, and networking to learn more about AWAKE’s work and how you can get involved in advocating for a more equitable society! Register here.

YWCA Nashville & Middle TN - Stand Against Injustice - 2023 TN Legislative Wrap Up
2023-05-31 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Zoom Virtual Meeting
Join us for a debrief of a busy and controversial legislative session with community leaders and experts, including Dr. Sekou Franklin, Elizabeth Millsaps, Reggie Nash, and Jasmine Ying Miller. While maneuvers for political power dominated the headlines, this also diverted attention away from proposed or passed bills that impact Tennesseans’ daily lives. YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee promotes trauma-informed, survivor-centered policies and practices and youth empowerment efforts that contribute to community accountability and harm reduction at the intersection of racism, sexism, and gender-based violence. Our panelists will discuss some of the legislation that impacts our clients and communities we serve, while framing these proposals considering larger power struggles in the state and nation. As we recap our most recent legislative session, we’ll also provide resources for those who want to get involved and help make a difference. Join us for this important conversation and be part of the stand against injustice.
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API Middle TN - Navigating Therapy for the API Community
2023-05-31 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Zoom Virtual Meeting
​Navigating therapy can be challenging when trying to find a qualified and skilled provider that’s a good fit for you. You may be interested in therapy or other forms of support for your mental wellness, but don’t know where to start. You find yourself frustrated with not wanting to spend the money on an intake if the therapist isn’t going to be a good fit. On top of all of that, therapy has in inherent power dynamic that can feel uncomfortable to navigate. We’re going to share all the “tea” on how to navigate finding a culturally sensitive provider who can best meet your individual needs. Personal experiences to be shared by webinar hosts. This webinar is appropriate for anyone who identifies as part of the API community.
Workshop led by Safe Haven Trauma Services.
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AWAKE Tennessee - Advocacy 101: Demystifying the TN Legislature
2023-06-01 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Zoom Virtual Meeting
Join AWAKE to learn the basics of the Tennessee legislature and getting involved in policy advocacy.
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Know Your Rights: What You Need to Know About Tennessee’s Censorship Bills from the 2023 Legislative Session
2023-06-07 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Zoom Virtual Meeting
Join the Tennessee Coalition for Truth in Our Classrooms for a briefing and discussion on the new censorship laws that passed in the Tennessee General Assembly in 2023, and how educators, students and community members have been affected and are responding.
Stella Yarbrough, Legal Director of The ACLU of Tennessee, will guide attendees in understanding the content and legal implications of the censorship bills that are impacting implicit bias trainings, student pronoun restrictions, parents’ rights, higher education, education obscenity, sports participation, and library complaints. This webinar will also give updates on what you need to know about the implementation of censorship laws from 2021 and 2022 regarding school curriculum, instruction, and materials.
Additionally, we will be joined by Laura Schroeder, Senior Manager of Legislative Affairs of PEN America, who will share about how what’s happening in Tennessee connects to the larger national trends and global context of the censorship movement.
The attendees will also learn about current advocacy efforts led by Coalition partners and we encourage others to share their local concerns or efforts as well. Attendees will leave with actionable resources and ways to advocate on these important issues and make sure their voices are heard.
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TECA - ConnectED Murfreesboro
2023-06-07 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | 1756 MTSU Boulevard Murfreesboro, TN 37132
Join TECA Facilitator-in-Residence Kia Jarmon for an informative, interactive session. TECA ConnectED sessions are 1.5 – 2 hours long and include light snacks.
ConnectED is an opportunity for educators of color from (around the state of TN) to build a communal healing practice. We will go beyond the individualism of self-care and support the collective journey towards reflection, self-advocacy, and growth. In our time together, we will develop and reclaim the tools and agency needed to demonstrate real change in the community and the systems we operate in.
​“When we are all healing, the world has no choice but to adapt.”
Open to all educators of color, TEC Fellowship Alumni, TECA Members, and friends.
Parking: Parking passes are not required. Put “Blue Raider Dr.” into your GPS and it should lead you to the correct entrance. See the included image and park in the lot marked with an “X”.
Room number will be emailed to you.
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A Legislative Review and Interactive Forum for Youth & Adult Allies
2023-06-13 16:00 - 17:30 (America/Chicago) | Zoom Virtual Meeting
This event will serve as an opportunity for students to interact with state lawmakers, discuss legislation, and strategize for the next legislative session. Additionally, practitioners who work alongside youth will be able to learn more about the political process and how to best serve as an ally to students when they exercise their voice.
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SCORE Institute: High School Models That Lead To Jobs
2023-06-21 08:30 - 09:30 (America/Chicago) | 1207 18th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37212

Diverse Learners Cooperative - Diverse Learner Teacher Retention: Report Launch
2023-06-21 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Nashville Entrepreneur Center (41 Peabody St, Nashville, TN 37210, United States)
This spring, the DLC team has led a research project to identify the factors that most influence special education and EL teacher retention. In collecting over 300 survey responses, conducting focus groups, and interviewing teachers from across Tennessee, we have analyzed the data to identify themes that speak to the concerning trend of increasing teacher attrition.
We are thrilled to invite you to the Diverse Learner Teacher Retention research report launch. We will present our findings, hear from a diverse panel of teachers on the realities of the role, and offer recommendations for school, district, and state leaders to improve teacher retention for diverse learner educators.
Parking:
Parking will be validated by the Entrepreneur Center for the Bus Barns Parking Garage on the corner of Lea Ave and Hermitage Ave. The address for the garage is: 11 Lea Ave Nashville, TN 37210
Refreshments:
Light refreshments will be served, including Tiff’s Treats cookies.
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For Nashville's Future Mayoral Candidate Forum
2023-06-26 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | 2400 Clifton Ave, Nashville, Tennessee 37209, United States
The Nashville Child and Youth Collaborative believes a great city is measured by how it supports its children and youth.
Join us for a discussion about Nashville’s future with 2023 Mayoral Candidates hosted by the Nashville Child and Youth Collaborative and Nashville Public Radio – 90.3 WPLN News to learn more about this year’s candidates and their ideas and views on prioritizing our city’s next generation. The event will be moderated by Khalil Ekulona, host of WPLN’s daily show, This Is Nashville and representatives from the Mayor’s Youth Council.
Parking is free! Overflow parking if needed will be provided at Mt. Nebo Baptist Church. Carpooling and ride sharing is strongly recommended.
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YWCA Nashville & Middle TN - Stand Against Injustice - The Second Amendment in Our Communities
2023-06-28 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Zoom Virtual Meeting
“A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.” ~ U.S. Bill of Rights, Amendment
For most of American history, those 27 words generated little debate. However, over the last 50 years, the Second Amendment has become central to our “culture wars,” with deeply partisan interpretations over what these words were meant to protect. This Stand Against Injustice webinar features academics, advocates, and community leaders with unique perspectives on America’s relationship to gun rights and the Second Amendment.
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SCORE Institute - Rural Pathways to Workforce Readiness
2023-07-19 08:30 - 10:00 (America/Chicago) | 1207 18th Ave S, Nashville
This summer, SCORE is hosting a five-part SCORE Institute series elevating innovative practices from across the country that are preparing students for careers.
Tennesseans want access to quality jobs that allow them to support themselves and their families. Tennessee businesses need skilled workers. Across the country and in Tennessee, innovative partnerships are developing to better connect education and the workforce. This series will bring together education leaders, business leaders, policymakers, and community leaders for monthly 90-minute sessions on topics that strengthen the connection from education to the workforce. Each institute will feature a national thought leader and a panel discussion with leaders from across the state.
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AWAKE TN: Policy 101: Gun Laws in Tennessee
2023-07-20 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Chicago) | Sexual Assault Center (101 French Landing Dr., Nashville, TN 37228, United States)
Join AWAKE and their partners at Moms Demand Action to learn about the current state of gun laws in Tennessee, how we compare with other states, and vehicles for reform moving forward.
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AWAKE Tennessee - Youth Advocacy Summit
2023-08-12 09:00 - 16:30 (America/Chicago)
AWAKE is thrilled to host our inaugural youth advocacy summit!
This full day event is open to Nashville-area students, entering grades 7th- 9th during the 2023-2024 school year, who are interested in building leadership and problem-solving skills. We will introduce the community issue to students at the beginning of the day, they will learn the steps to creating impactful solutions from issue experts, break up into teams to create their advocacy projects, and the day will conclude with a community showcase where students will pitch their ideas to a panel of judges for a cash prize.
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