Tennessee Alliance for Equity in Education

What are the Stakes?
2021-05-24 15:00 - 16:30 (America/Chicago)
Dollars and Sense is a 7-part learning series designed to help Tennesseans understand how schools are funded in Tennessee, and what we can do to improve the adequacy and equity in our funding formula so that our schools and students have access to the resources that they need to succeed. We will feature expert speakers from Tennessee and across the country, and assign optional readings for each session.
Session 4 of 7 will provide attendees with an understanding of the latest research on the impact of school funding on achievement, student outcomes and economic mobility. We’ll also take a look at the impact of COVID-19 and the recession on state and local budgets, and the potential for long-term effects.
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Tennessee 2021 Legislative Wrap Up
2021-05-19 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Zoom Virtual Meeting
Join The Education Trust in Tennessee for a legislative wrap up webinar. We will provide advocates with the opportunity to discuss key education-related bills considered and passed during the 2021 session of the 112th General Assembly. We will offer opportunities to engage with a panel of legislative leaders from both sides of the aisle who are central to the policymaking process at the State Capitol.
Featured Panelists Include:

Senator Raumesh Akbari – 2nd Vice Chair, Senate Education Committee
Representative Mark White – Chairman, House Education Administration Committee
Representative Vincent Dixie – Member, House Education Instruction Committee
Representative Eddie Mannis – Member, House Education Instruction Committee

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DLC Coffee Chat: Determining EOY Student Progress
2021-05-14 08:30 - 08:45 (America/New_York) | Zoom Virtual Meeting
Join us for 15 minutes of topical learning while you drink your morning coffee; stick around with questions if you have them! As part of our case manager closeout series, we’ll be focusing on determining and communicating student progress data at the end of the year. We’ll share a tool we love to use for this purpose and how you can adapt it for use with your own caseload.
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DLC Coffee Chat: Successful Student Transitions
2021-05-07 08:30 - 08:45 (America/New_York) | Zoom Virtual Meeting
Join us for 15 minutes of topical learning while you drink your morning coffee; stick around with questions if you have them!
For the next two weeks, we’ll focus on closing out the year as a special education or EL case manager. This time, we’ll focus on tips, strategies, and tools for ensuring students are set up for success with their next case manager. Specifically, we’ll dive into a resource you can use to share information with future teams.
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Cracking the Code: Tennessee's BEP Funding Formula
2021-04-26 15:00 - 16:30 (America/Chicago)
Dollars and Sense is a 7-part learning series designed to help Tennesseans understand how schools are funded in Tennessee, and what we can do to improve the adequacy and equity in our funding formula so that our schools and students have access to the resources that they need to succeed. We will feature expert speakers from Tennessee and across the country, and assign optional readings for each session.
Session 3 will provide attendees with a close examination of the Basic Education Program (BEP), including its history, structure, how it works in practice and its impact on key drivers like salaries and staffing, instructional programs and learning supports for students. We’ll discuss how the BEP funds and impacts rural and urban districts, and the challenges local counties face in funding the remainder of district needs.
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Political Reality: What are the politics at play?
2021-03-29 15:00 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Zoom Virtual Meeting
Dollars and Sense is a 7-part learning series designed to help Tennesseans understand how schools are funded in Tennessee, and what we can do to improve the adequacy and equity in our funding formula so that our schools and students have access to the resources that they need to succeed. We will feature expert speakers from Tennessee and across the country, and assign optional readings for each session.
Session 2 of 7 will provide attendees with an understanding of the national and state actors, constituencies and policies at play in education finance. We’ll discuss the role of different sectors, governmental agencies and litigation in the school funding landscape in Tennessee.
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A Closer Look: Centering Equity in Tennessee's Learning Loss Legislation
2021-03-16 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Zoom Virtual Meeting
Join The Education Trust in Tennessee as we examine the Tennessee Learning Loss Remediation and Student Acceleration Act that passed in the TN General Assembly in January of 2021. We will discuss the implications and features of the new law, including the retention of 3rd grade students, and offer recommendations and questions for consideration. We will be joined by Dr. Lisa Coons, Chief of Standards and Materials at the Tennessee Department of Education and Scott Meltzer, Director of Engagement at the Tennessee Department of Education who will share plans for the implementation and monitoring of impact of the legislation.
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DLC Coffee Chat: Organizing and Analyzing Diverse Learner Data
2021-03-05 08:30 - 08:45 (America/Mexico_City)
Join us for 15 minutes of topical learning while you drink your morning coffee; stick around with questions if you have them!
After teaching a lesson and administering an assessment, then what? How can you take the information you’ve gathered and analyze it effectively? Join us as we review methods for organizing data, identifying trends, and determining next steps so that you can use your data to improve your diverse learners’ outcomes.
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School Funding 101
2021-03-01 15:00 - 16:30 (America/Chicago)
Dollars and Sense is a 7-part learning series designed to help Tennesseans understand how schools are funded in Tennessee, and what we can do to improve the adequacy and equity in our funding formula so that our schools and students have access to the resources that they need to succeed. We will feature expert speakers from Tennessee and across the country, and assign optional readings for each session.
Session 1 of 7, School Funding 101, will provide attendees with an introduction to school funding structures, including what goes in, what comes out, and why it matters. Additionally, attendees will learn how state education funding formulas compare across the country, and several ways to evaluate their adequacy and fairness. This session will lay a foundation for future Dollars and Sense sessions, ensuring attendees can examine the many dimensions of school funding in Tennessee.
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