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SUMMARY:Effective Legislator Engagement
DESCRIPTION:Join The Education Trust – Tennessee for a Gearing Up Advocacy Training on how to identify key legislators for advocacy efforts\, effectively schedule and plan legislative meetings\, and build meaningful relationships with legislators. Attendees will learn how to “power map”\, meaning identify who has power to influence a specific issue\, at the local & state level in Tennessee. Lastly\, Kelli Nowers\, Executive Director of our Alliance partner AWAKE (Advocates for Women’s & Kids’ Equality) will share best practices and example scenarios of engaging with legislators at the TN General Assembly based on her expertise and AWAKE’s advocacy experiences navigating Tennessee’s political context. \nRegister
URL:https://thealliancetn.org/event/effective-legislator-engagement/
LOCATION:Zoom Virtual Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240108T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240108T170000
DTSTAMP:20240102T213354Z
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SUMMARY:Gearing Up for the 113th Tennessee General Assembly & 2024 Alliance Policy Agenda Release
DESCRIPTION:Join The Education Trust – Tennessee to prepare and stay in the know for this upcoming legislative session. \nAttendees 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 the TN Alliance for Equity in Education’s new 2024 Policy Agenda. Additionally\, advocacy and non-profit leaders will share projects they are activating our shared policy agenda in 2024. \nParticipants will leave with a fuller understanding of the key education equity issues we are sure to encounter during the 113th TN General Assembly. \nRegister
URL:https://thealliancetn.org/event/gearing-up-for-the-113th-tn-legislative-session-2024-alliance-policy-agenda-release/
LOCATION:Zoom Virtual Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231113T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231113T110000
DTSTAMP:20231113T165612Z
CREATED:20231023T162550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231113T165612Z
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SUMMARY:A New Promise: Ensuring Equitable Financial Aid Design for College Students in Tennessee
DESCRIPTION:Higher Education is a crucial lever to ensuring economic mobility for all Tennesseans\, but the rising cost of attending college threatens this promise of equal opportunity\, particularly for students from economically vulnerable backgrounds. Tennessee has an opportunity to drive more students towards a postsecondary credential through a financial aid system that acknowledges the economic and personal realities of today’s students. Join The Education Trust – Tennessee as we release our report\, A New Promise\, Ensuring Equitable Financial Aid Design for College Students in Tennessee. We will present our research findings\, uplift the unique perspectives of Pell-eligible students as they navigate various costs and will offer key recommendations for policymakers. A light breakfast will be provided. \nRegister
URL:https://thealliancetn.org/event/a-new-promise-ensuring-equitable-financial-design-for-college-students-in-tennessee/
LOCATION:400 Commerce St\, Nashville\, Tennessee 37219\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230607T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230607T170000
DTSTAMP:20230607T215549Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230607T215549Z
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SUMMARY:Know Your Rights: What You Need to Know About Tennessee’s Censorship Bills from the 2023 Legislative Session
DESCRIPTION: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. \nStella 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.  \nAdditionally\, 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.  \nThe 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. \nRegister
URL:https://thealliancetn.org/event/know-your-rights-what-you-need-to-know-about-tennessees-censorship-bills-from-the-2023-legislative-session/
LOCATION:Zoom Virtual Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230515T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T214021Z
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SUMMARY:Tennessee’s 3rd & 4th Grade Retention Law: What’s Next for Students and Schools?
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTo learn more\, check out these resources: \n\nRetention Legislative Tracker\, Ed Trust TN\, 2022\nThe Cost of Retention Memo\, Ed Trust TN\, 2022 \nAn Examination of The 2021 Learning Loss Remediation and Student Acceleration Act\, Ed Trust TN\, 2021 \nRetention Policies in Tennessee\, TN Comptroller’s Office of Education Research and Accountability\, 2023 \nSummer Learning Camp Enrollment\, Attendance\, and Achievement Trends in Ten Tennessee Districts\, TN Education Research Alliance\, 2023 \n\nRegister
URL:https://thealliancetn.org/event/tennessees-3rd-4th-grade-retention-law-whats-next-for-students-and-schools/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230321T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230321T173000
DTSTAMP:20230321T221101Z
CREATED:20230301T142632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T221101Z
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SUMMARY:Tennessee Policy & Advocacy Training for Educators
DESCRIPTION: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. \nParticipants 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. \nThis 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. \nRegister
URL:https://thealliancetn.org/event/tennessee-policy-advocacy-training-for-educators/
LOCATION:Zoom Virtual Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230309T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230309T173000
DTSTAMP:20230309T232638Z
CREATED:20230301T142631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230309T232638Z
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SUMMARY:Know Your Undocumented Rights (Youth Only)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegister
URL:https://thealliancetn.org/event/know-your-undocumented-rights-youth-only/
LOCATION:Zoom Virtual Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230227T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230227T140000
DTSTAMP:20230227T194027Z
CREATED:20230201T185543Z
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SUMMARY:Understanding Tennessee's Education Budget with the Sycamore Institute
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAbout the Sycamore Institute:\nThe 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. \nRegister
URL:https://thealliancetn.org/event/understanding-tennessees-education-budget-with-the-sycamore-institute/
LOCATION:Zoom Virtual Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230209T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230209T173000
DTSTAMP:20230209T232535Z
CREATED:20230201T201239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230209T232535Z
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SUMMARY:Advocacy Tactics Training (Youth Only Session)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nParticipants 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). \nRegister
URL:https://thealliancetn.org/event/advocacy-tactics-training-youth-only-session/
LOCATION:Zoom Virtual Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230119T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230119T173000
DTSTAMP:20230119T232524Z
CREATED:20230111T181006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230119T232524Z
UID:10000319-1674144000-1674149400@thealliancetn.org
SUMMARY:Gearing Up for the 113th TN General Assembly (Students Only Webinar)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nParticipants 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. \nRegister
URL:https://thealliancetn.org/event/gearing-up-for-the-113th-tn-general-assembly-students-only-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom Virtual Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230109T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230109T110000
DTSTAMP:20230109T170044Z
CREATED:20221214T174126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230109T170044Z
UID:10000321-1673256600-1673262000@thealliancetn.org
SUMMARY:Gearing Up for the 113th TN General Assembly (Members Only Webinar)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nParticipants 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. \nRegister
URL:https://thealliancetn.org/event/gearing-up-for-the-113th-tn-general-assembly-members-only-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom Virtual Meeting
CATEGORIES:Alliance Members
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230105T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230105T163000
DTSTAMP:20230105T220949Z
CREATED:20221214T182631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230105T220949Z
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SUMMARY:EmpowerED League Leader Informational Webinar
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIf you have any questions about the webinar or application\, please contact Vilmaris Gonzalez\, senior manager of engagement at vgonzalez@edtrust.org. \nRegister
URL:https://thealliancetn.org/event/empowered-league-leader-informational-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom Virtual Meeting
CATEGORIES:Alliance Members
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221206T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221206T120000
DTSTAMP:20221206T175452Z
CREATED:20221017T173957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221206T175452Z
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SUMMARY:Thriving Together Tennessee: Discovering Innovative Pathways for College Success
DESCRIPTION:Join The Education Trust in Tennessee as we celebrate the culmination of our Thrive Community of Practice and Fellows Program. This half-day convening includes the release of our report\, Thriving Together Tennessee: Discovering Innovative Pathways for College Success\, a youth participatory action research project\, and student-moderated panel conversations with: \n\nWil Del Pilar\, Vice-President of Higher Education Policy and Practice\, The Education Trust\nClarence “CJ” Powell\, Chief of Staff\, Office of Postsecondary Education at U.S. Department of Education\nDr. Samantha Gutter\, Chief Access and Research Office\, Tennessee Higher Education Commission\nDr. Adrienne Battle\, Director of Schools\, Metro Nashville Public Schools\n\nRegister
URL:https://thealliancetn.org/event/thriving-together-tennessee-discovering-innovative-pathways-for-college-success/
LOCATION:Belmont University (1900 Belmont Blvd\, Nashville\, TN 37212\, United States)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220927T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220927T110000
DTSTAMP:20220927T151316Z
CREATED:20220830T192909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220927T151316Z
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SUMMARY:Represented: Increasing Teacher Diversity in Tennessee's Educator Preparation Providers (In-person)
DESCRIPTION:Join The Education Trust in Tennessee and the Tennessee Educators of Color Alliance for the release of their new report: “Represented: Increasing Teacher Diversity in Tennessee’s Educator Preparation Providers.” \nAs of 2021\, the Tennessee public school student population was three times as diverse as its teacher population. Tennessee’s educator preparation programs are the primary path that aspiring teachers take to enter the profession\, and there are ways these programs can increase the diversity of their aspiring teachers. \nFeatured speakers include: \n\nDr. Candice McQueen\, President of Lipscomb University\nDr. Jason Grissom\, Faculty Director at the Tennessee Education Research Alliance and the Patricia and Rodes Hart Professor of Public Policy and Education at Vanderbilt University\nDr. Diarese George\, Executive Director\, Tennessee Educators of Color Alliance\nSara Morrison\, Executive Director of the Tennessee State Board of Education\nLaura Delgado\, Program Director of Pionero Scholars\, College of Education\, Lipscomb University\nTN State Representative Harold M. Love\, Jr.\, Ph.D.\nCurrent students enrolled in teacher preparation programs in Tennessee.\n\nThe event is free and open to the general public. RSVP required. Light breakfast and coffee provided. \nLipscomb University\, Ezell Building\, Rm. 301 \nIn-person Registration
URL:https://thealliancetn.org/event/represented-increasing-teacher-diversity-in-tennessees-educator-preparation-providers-in-person/
LOCATION:Lipscomb University (Nashville\, Tennessee\, United States)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220831T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220831T150000
DTSTAMP:20220831T194232Z
CREATED:20220321T175944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T194232Z
UID:10000211-1661954400-1661958000@thealliancetn.org
SUMMARY:College Student Development Theory
DESCRIPTION:Nationally\, 1 in 4 college students do not return after their freshman year. College Student Development Theory helps us understand the growth and development students are making during this time in their lives and provides us with ways to help guide them as they build their identity. \nRegister
URL:https://thealliancetn.org/event/thrive-college-student-development-theory/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220823T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220823T183000
DTSTAMP:20220823T221132Z
CREATED:20220720T235503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220823T221132Z
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SUMMARY:2022 Advocacy Roadshow- Chattanooga (Students Only)
DESCRIPTION:Join The Education Trust in Tennessee\, in partnership with the Urban League of Greater Chattanooga\, for a series of workshops and training on youth policy and advocacy capacity-building and networking. This event is exclusively for students affiliated with partner organizations of The TN Alliance for Equity in Education. Dinner provided. \nRegister
URL:https://thealliancetn.org/event/2022-advocacy-roadshow-chattanooga-students-only/
CATEGORIES:2022 Advocacy Roadshow
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220818T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220818T140000
DTSTAMP:20220818T175611Z
CREATED:20220720T235502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220818T175611Z
UID:10000273-1660811400-1660831200@thealliancetn.org
SUMMARY:2022 Advocacy Roadshow- Knoxville (Members Only)
DESCRIPTION:Join The Education Trust in Tennessee for a day-long series of workshops and training on education policy\, advocacy capacity-building and networking. This event is exclusively for members of The TN Alliance for Equity in Education. Lunch provided. \nRegisterAgenda
URL:https://thealliancetn.org/event/2022-advocacy-roadshow-knoxville-members-only/
LOCATION:Knoxville Area Urban League\, 1514 E 5th Ave\, Knoxville\, TN 37917
CATEGORIES:2022 Advocacy Roadshow
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220817T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220817T183000
DTSTAMP:20220817T222710Z
CREATED:20220720T235501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220817T222710Z
UID:10000287-1660752000-1660761000@thealliancetn.org
SUMMARY:2022 Advocacy Roadshow- Knoxville (Students Only)
DESCRIPTION:Join The Education Trust in Tennessee for a series of workshops and training on youth policy and advocacy capacity-building and networking. This event is exclusively for students affiliated with partner organizations of The TN Alliance for Equity in Education. Dinner provided. \nRegister
URL:https://thealliancetn.org/event/2022-advocacy-roadshow-knoxville-students-only/
LOCATION:Knoxville Area Urban League\, 1514 E 5th Ave\, Knoxville\, TN 37917
CATEGORIES:2022 Advocacy Roadshow
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220811T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220811T183000
DTSTAMP:20220811T232629Z
CREATED:20220720T235501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220811T232629Z
UID:10000288-1660233600-1660242600@thealliancetn.org
SUMMARY:2022 Advocacy Roadshow- Nashville (Students Only)
DESCRIPTION:Join The Education Trust in Tennessee\, in partnership with Advocates for Women’s and Kids’ Equality (AWAKE TN)\, for a series of workshops and training on youth policy and advocacy capacity-building and networking. This event is exclusively for students affiliated with partner organizations of The TN Alliance for Equity in Education. Dinner provided. \nRegister
URL:https://thealliancetn.org/event/2022-advocacy-roadshow-nashville-students-only/
LOCATION:Martin Professional Development Center\, 2400 Fairfax Ave\, Nashville\, TN 37212
CATEGORIES:2022 Advocacy Roadshow
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220811T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220811T140000
DTSTAMP:20220811T184254Z
CREATED:20220720T235501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220811T184254Z
UID:10000289-1660206600-1660226400@thealliancetn.org
SUMMARY:2022 Advocacy Roadshow- Nashville (Members Only)
DESCRIPTION:Join The Education Trust in Tennessee for a day-long series of workshops and training on education policy\, advocacy capacity-building and networking. This event is exclusively for members of The TN Alliance for Equity in Education. Lunch provided. \nRegister
URL:https://thealliancetn.org/event/2022-advocacy-roadshow-nashville-members-only/
LOCATION:Martin Professional Development Center\, 2400 Fairfax Ave\, Nashville\, TN 37212
CATEGORIES:2022 Advocacy Roadshow
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220809T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220809T140000
DTSTAMP:20220809T183955Z
CREATED:20220720T232742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220809T183955Z
UID:10000290-1660033800-1660053600@thealliancetn.org
SUMMARY:2022 Advocacy Roadshow- Memphis (Members Only)
DESCRIPTION:Join The Education Trust in Tennessee for a day-long series of workshops and training on education policy\, advocacy capacity-building and networking. This event is exclusively for members of The TN Alliance for Equity in Education. Lunch provided. \nRegister
URL:https://thealliancetn.org/event/2022-advocacy-roadshow-memphis-members-only/
LOCATION:Crosstown Concourse 1350 Concourse Ave\, Memphis\, TN 38104
CATEGORIES:2022 Advocacy Roadshow
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220805T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220805T130000
DTSTAMP:20220805T174002Z
CREATED:20220720T232739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220805T174002Z
UID:10000291-1659693600-1659704400@thealliancetn.org
SUMMARY:2022 Advocacy Roadshow- Memphis/BRIDGES Youth Power Networking Training (Students Only)
DESCRIPTION:Join BRIDGES USA\, in partnership with The Education Trust in Tennessee\, for a series of training workshops and advocacy programming dedicated to building youth power. This event invitation is extended to students affiliated with partner organizations of The TN Alliance for Equity in Education. Lunch provided. \nRegister
URL:https://thealliancetn.org/event/2022-advocacy-roadshow-memphis-bridges-youth-power-networking-training-students-only/
LOCATION:St. Columba Camp & Retreat Center\, 4577 Billy Maher Rd\, Memphis\, TN 38135
CATEGORIES:2022 Advocacy Roadshow
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220629T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220629T150000
DTSTAMP:20220629T194036Z
CREATED:20220321T175943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220629T194036Z
UID:10000209-1656511200-1656514800@thealliancetn.org
SUMMARY:Partnerships with Higher Education to Increase Student Success
DESCRIPTION:Higher Education Institutions can form intentional and productive partnerships with K12 schools\, encouraging college and career success before students set foot on a college campus. Participants will be provided and overview of successful partnerships and learn how to establish K12 and higher education partnerships in their communities and with their organizations. \nRegister
URL:https://thealliancetn.org/event/thrive-partnerships-with-higher-education-to-increase-student-success/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220622T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220622T160000
DTSTAMP:20220622T204207Z
CREATED:20220613T134007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220622T204207Z
UID:10000292-1655910000-1655913600@thealliancetn.org
SUMMARY:Dollars and Sense: How to Take Action on TISA Rulemaking
DESCRIPTION:The Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement (TISA)\, the State’s newly passed state funding formula\, will impact approximately $9 Billion in state and local education funding starting in 2024. \nWhile TISA’s passage is historic and an important milestone for Tennessee’s schools and students\, advocates still have important work to do\, TISA’s language delegates critical decisions to the rulemaking process\, including how to allocate funding for students with disabilities and English learners\, and to award funding to districts for specific outcomes. \nJoin us in learning about rulemaking in Tennessee\, its impact on TISA\, and how you can engage in the rulemaking process to promote a stronger and more equitable funding formula for all Tennessee’s students. \nRegister
URL:https://thealliancetn.org/event/dollars-and-sense-how-to-take-action-on-tisa-rulemaking/
LOCATION:Zoom Virtual Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220525T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220525T150000
DTSTAMP:20220525T195458Z
CREATED:20220321T175943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220525T195458Z
UID:10000207-1653487200-1653490800@thealliancetn.org
SUMMARY:Federal & State Policy
DESCRIPTION:Federal and state policies can have positive and negative influences over college and career success. As practitioners\, we know certain policies need “edits” and others need to be created. Participants will be provided an overview of relevant policies that impact college access\, affordability and success\, and learn advocacy strategies. \nRegister
URL:https://thealliancetn.org/event/thrive-federal-state-policy/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220518T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220518T170000
DTSTAMP:20220518T215604Z
CREATED:20220422T144637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220518T215604Z
UID:10000224-1652889600-1652893200@thealliancetn.org
SUMMARY:Know Your Rights: What You Need to Know about Tennessee's latest Censorship Bills
DESCRIPTION:Join the Tennessee Coalition for Truth in Our Classrooms in discussing the anti-truth/censorship bills that have passed through the Tennessee General Assembly this legislative session. The Legal Director of the ACLU of Tennessee\, Stella Yarbrough will guide community members in understanding what they need to know regarding the content and legal implications of three new censorship bills impacting K-12 school library policies\, changing Tennessee’s textbook commission’s authority\, and restricting diversity\, equity and inclusion efforts in public higher education institutions. \nWe will also hear directly from students\, educators\, librarians\, and school leaders across Tennessee about their advocacy efforts and perspective on the implications of these bills. We will be joined by Dr. Diarese George (TN Educator of Color Alliance)\, Trey Cunningham & Ivy Enyenihi (EmpowerEd)\, Milana Kumar & Salina Shamsuddin (TN Youth Coalition)\, Angela Favaloro (Moms for Social Justice)\, Revida Rahman (One WillCo)\, and Lindsey Kimery (TN Association of School Librarians). \nRegister
URL:https://thealliancetn.org/event/know-your-rights-what-you-need-to-know-about-tennessees-latest-censorship-bills/
LOCATION:Zoom Virtual Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220509T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220509T170000
DTSTAMP:20220509T215452Z
CREATED:20220328T134400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220509T215452Z
UID:10000221-1652112000-1652115600@thealliancetn.org
SUMMARY:Improving Education Finance Equity for English Learners
DESCRIPTION:Join the Education Trust and Bellwether Partners to learn more about how state school funding systems for English Learners have failed to adapt to learning their learning needs in the Southeast. Today\, English Learners are the fastest growing student population and make up 15% of students in the region. Hear from experts on what transformational and equitable funding systems for EL students can look like\, and how to advocate for change. \nRegister
URL:https://thealliancetn.org/event/improving-education-finance-equity-for-english-learners/
LOCATION:Zoom Virtual Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220427T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220427T150000
DTSTAMP:20220427T195717Z
CREATED:20220321T172912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220427T195717Z
UID:10000295-1651068000-1651071600@thealliancetn.org
SUMMARY:Using Data to Inform College Access Decisions
DESCRIPTION:Data-driven decisions can lead to dramatic changes\, but what trustworthy data do we use? How do we find it? What does each piece of data reflect about my school/community? Participants will learn reliable data sources and how to analyze data points to inform practice. \nRegister
URL:https://thealliancetn.org/event/thrive-using-data-to-inform-college-access-decisions/
LOCATION:Zoom Virtual Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220412T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220412T180000
DTSTAMP:20220412T224024Z
CREATED:20220328T143027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220412T224024Z
UID:10000222-1649782800-1649786400@thealliancetn.org
SUMMARY:Why Does Having A Diverse Teacher Workforce Matter to Students?
DESCRIPTION:Join The Education Trust in Tennessee’s EmpowerED student voice network as we discuss the importance of teacher diversity and the need for a diverse teacher workforce in Tennessee. Keynote speaker\, Dr. Diarese George\, will be interviewed in a fireside chat by League Leader\, Dereke Townsend\, a senior at the University Tennessee Knoxville and an aspiring history teacher. \nAbout the Tennessee Educators of Color Alliance (TECA): TECA is a statewide nonprofit organization committed to ensuring strong accountability systems that promote equitable outcomes and excellence in education. They believe more educators of color need a shared\, elevated voice and stronger presence in public education. They do this by engaging and convening educators of color with opportunities to fellowship\, developing layers of mentorship between preservice educators of color and in-service educators of color\, and exposing educators of color to various leadership opportunities. \nRegister
URL:https://thealliancetn.org/event/empowered-network-presents-a-conversation-about-the-importance-of-teacher-diversity-with-dr-diarese-george-founder-and-executive-director-of-the-tennessee-educators-of-color-alliance/
LOCATION:Zoom Virtual Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220331T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220331T170000
DTSTAMP:20220331T215909Z
CREATED:20220321T201156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220331T215909Z
UID:10000219-1648742400-1648746000@thealliancetn.org
SUMMARY:How the CRT debate and the culture wars impact students in Tennessee
DESCRIPTION:Across the country\, new laws targeting critical race theory and debated books are influencing the small but pivotal decisions educators make every day: how to answer a student’s question\, what texts to read as a class\, how to prepare for a lesson. Join Chalkbeat Tennessee and the Education Trust in Tennessee for a panel discussion with students and educators. \nRegister
URL:https://thealliancetn.org/event/chalkbeat-how-the-crt-debate-and-the-culture-wars-impact-students-in-tennessee/
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