EdTrust-Tennessee

With 300+ education bills in motion, it's a lot to track alongside work, school, and everyday life. In just half an hour, you'll know which bills matter most, what's at stake for students, and how to make your voice heard. Register Now: edtrusttn.org/edtrust-tennes…

Today, the Tennessee House of Representatives passed HB 793. HB 793 won’t make Tennessee’s classrooms safer or stronger. It will inject fear into school communities and pull educators away from their central mission: helping students learn. edtrusttn.org/official-state…

Black history is education history.

In the newest episode of amplifiED, @EdTrustTN unpacks how advocates successfully pushed back against legislation threatening immigrant students’ access to public education in TN. Stream the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or on our website at edalliesmn.org/amplified-podc…

TN is undercounting economically disadvantaged students and underfunding their schools as a result. When we fail to identify students in need, inequities persist and gaps widen. Read our report "The Undercount" to learn why getting this right matters. edtrusttn.org/the-undercount…

We're tracking all education bills moving through the legislature. Sign up for our newsletter to stay informed and learn when to take action: edtrusttn.org/communications…

The 2026 legislative session is right around the corner and it can be hard to know what to expect, where to focus, and how to show up ready. By preparing together and showing up together, we can expand what is possible for Tennessee students. Register: edtrusttn.org/event/2026-leg…

We're hiring for a Sr. Communications & Engagement Associate and a Government Relations Intern to join our team and advance education equity across the state. To apply and learn more about these opportunities visit: edtrusttn.org/about-us/join-…

With major federal changes reshaping education, now's the time for us to come together to explore what recent policy shifts mean for our schools, lift up local solutions, and build momentum heading into the 2026 legislative session and election season. edtrusttn.org/regional-round…

With federal funding in flux and state budgets tightening, understanding how revenue policy shapes school funding is more important than ever. Join EdTrust-TN, @bellwetherorg, and @CenterOnBudget today for the first session of The Revenue Strategy Lab: fundsouthernschools.org/event/revenue-…

With major federal changes reshaping education, now’s the time to show up, speak up, and shape what’s next. Join us at a Regional Roundtable in your city to connect policy to the classroom and help build a more just future for Tennessee students. RSVP: edtrusttn.org/regional-round…

Join us Friday, Oct 10 at 12pm CT/1pm ET for Federal Focus, Tennessee Lens: How Federal Vouchers and the Earnings Premium Framework Threaten Educational Opportunity. Explore how these components of the "Big Beautiful Bill" could impact TN students. edtrusttn.org/event/federal-…

Last year, TN's lawmakers passed 60+ education bills. This school year, we're closely monitoring their impact because while some laws move us toward a fairer education system, others risk rolling back students’ rights to a quality education. Learn more: edtrusttn.org/our-resources/…

To stay up-to-date on resources and Know Your Rights information we encourage you to support and follow: @free_the901 @standtn @aclutn @micahmemphis901 @tnimmigrant

Across Tennessee, we’ve seen communities flourish when we invest in childhood education, mental health supports, and pathways to good jobs. Our students deserve resources that address root causes, not reactive measures that criminalize their communities.

We are deeply concerned about the National Guard deployment in Memphis as it does nothing to address the real challenges our students and families face. edtrusttn.org/official-state…

When schools have the resources they need, students thrive. They graduate, find good jobs, and live healthier lives. In 2022, Tennessee overhauled K-12 funding, making it fairer and sparking momentum for change across the South and the nation. bit.ly/3JSPPNh

Join us on September 5 at 12pm CT/1pm ET for Federal Focus, Tennessee Lens, a webinar series where we explore federal policy changes and how they may play out in Tennessee. Register now: edtrusttn.org/event/federal-…