SOAR beyond the numbers
Last week I watched an episode of PBS’s show Frontline titled “Dropout Nation.” This documentary shared the story of four high school students in crisis and the principals, teachers, and counselors who...
View ArticleHave you ever wanted to travel in time?
Have you ever wanted to travel in time? Most of us have wished at one time or another that we could change the past. I can’t offer you that. But you do have the opportunity to change the future. Right...
View ArticlePEF’s Stacy Lightfoot organizes GEAR UP conference
Did you know PEF’s Vice President of College and Career Success, Stacy Lightfoot, organized the TN GEAR UP Youth Summit? Building on years of experience working with high school students, this...
View ArticleTeacher Spotlight: Jill Blackmon
East Lake Elementary teacher Jill Blackmon was named a WDEF News 12 Golden Apple Award winner for starting an after-school STEM program after she won a Junior League of Chattanooga Mini-Grant. Learn...
View ArticleTeacherpreneur 2.0 launches Sunday, August 2
Community invited to Pitch Night to hear teachers share their visions for transforming education After a competitive application process, 21 teacher teams from Hamilton County public schools will...
View ArticlePrincipal Leadership Academy Session
Principal Leadership Academy Session today was a powerful learning session of managerial leadership. The day started with HCDE attorney D. Scott Bennett giving “Introduction to School Law.” This two...
View ArticleTry an Hour of Code Dec. 7-13
Heard of coding, but still intimidated? Curious but not sure where to start? Next week is your chance to jump in and learn. The Hour of Code is a one-hour introduction to computer science, designed to...
View ArticlePEF Launches Policy Fellowship
After a competitive application process, 19 educators were selected to join PEF’s inaugural cohort of Policy Fellows. With the support of the Benwood Foundation, this group of teachers, coaches and...
View ArticleiPLC helps educators amplify effect of technology
Since the late 1970’s education reformers have pointed to value of thriving professional learning communities. In the last three decades, educational researchers have thoroughly documented the critical...
View ArticleLooking for the perfect gift?
The best gifts make a difference all year – how about a gift that transforms public education? We are happy to recognize donations in honor or memory of a teacher, family member, friend, or colleague....
View ArticleShop AmazonSmile and help PEF with every purchase
Did you know AmazonSmile gives back to nonprofits? Each time you shop through smile.amazon.com, the company donates 0.5% of your eligible purchase to the organization of your choice! It’s easy to get...
View ArticleTeacherpreneur 4.0 launches this Sunday
Teacherpreneur 4.0 launches this Sunday Community invited to Pitch Night to hear teachers share their visions for transforming education After a competitive application process, 22 teachers from 16...
View ArticleExciting new changes to the 2017-2018 iPLC Program!
Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) are one of the most effective mechanisms to identify and cultivate innovative education practices. For the past four years, our iPLC program has brought...
View ArticleFund for Teachers Applications Due January 31
2018 APPLICATION DEADLINE IS JANUARY 31st! The Fund for Teachers application deadline is next week, January 31, 2018 at 6:00pm. Here are some helpful tips from Fund for Teachers to assist you with...
View ArticleWhat’s next for education? You tell us!
Applications are open for Teacherpreneur Incubator! We have exciting new changes this year. We’ve moved the 48HR Launch and Pitch Night to kick off our growing Startup Week Chattanooga in October!...
View ArticleYou’re Invited: Teacherpreneur Pitch Night
Teacherpreneur’s fifth annual Pitch Night will kick off Startup Week Chattanooga on Sunday, October 21 from 4-6pm! Join us to hear ideas from Hamilton County’s most innovative educators....
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