Tennesseans for Quality Early Education

We look forward to working with the new Commissioner of Education Lizzette Reynolds and her team @TNedu to continue advancing high-quality early care and education. Welcome to Tennessee, Commissioner Reynolds!

(2/2) These types of data points from @AECFNews, and more importantly the children & families the data represent, are what fuel our work here at TQEE. Together, we can and we must advance policies and practices that improve child well-being in Tennessee.

(1/2) Tennessee ranks 36th in child well-being, according to a 50-state report of recent household data developed by @AECFNews analyzing how children and families are faring. Learn more about where Tennessee stands here: assets.aecf.org/m/databook/202…

We are saddened by the passing of state Rep. Bill Beck, a member of the Tennessee General Assembly for nearly a decade. We remember and honor him as a dedicated public servant, and we offer our deepest condolences to his family and friends.

Join us this Memorial Day as we honor the courageous men and women who have laid down their lives protecting our country, its ideals, and our efforts to make those ideals a reality for more children and families.

The latest TN 3rd grade reading scores have been released. While we celebrate the historic gains, 60% of 3rd graders still are not reading at grade level. More investments must be made to create a stronger early learning foundation. Read our statement: tqee.org/statement-on-t…

Congrats to the 40 grant recipients of the Families First Community Grant Program! The program was created through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Opportunity Act that TQEE championed in 2021. Read more: tn.gov/humanservices/…

Join us in thanking Rep. Tim Hicks for his support of Promising Futures early learning scholarships & his commitment to TN children & families. Let Rep. Tim Hicks & his fellow policymakers know you support affordable child care too by signing the petition: p2a.co/UeElAfo

Join us in thanking @DavidHawkForTN for his support of Promising Futures early learning scholarships & his commitment to TN children & families. Let Rep. Hawk & his fellow policymakers know you support affordable child care too by signing the petition: p2a.co/UeElAfo

Bravo to @unitedwayknox and their many community partners on the recent launch of the Bright Steps Action Plan to improve early care and education outcomes for every child in Knoxville-Knox County! Check out their plan at uwgk.org/bright-steps/ #BrightStartTN

Promising Futures (SB750/HB785) passed in the Senate Edu. Cmte. this afternoon! Please join us in thanking @RustyCroweTN, @HaileforSenate, @SenAkbari, @Todd_Gardenhire, @VoteDawn, @BillPowersTN, & @joey_senator for supporting high-quality, affordable child care for TN kids.

Join us in thanking @SenEdJackson for his support of Promising Futures early learning scholarships & commitment to TN children & families. Let Sen. Jackson & his fellow policymakers know you support affordable child care too by signing the petition: p2a.co/UeElAfo

Join us in thanking @SenAkbari for her support of Promising Futures early learning scholarships & her commitment to TN children and families. Let Sen. Akbari & her fellow policymakers know you support affordable child care too by signing the petition: p2a.co/UeElAfo

Join us in thanking @KirkHaston35IU for his support of Promising Futures early learning scholarships & commitment to TN children & families. Let Rep. Haston & his fellow policymakers know you support affordable child care too by signing the petition: p2a.co/UeElAfo

Join us in thanking @RepAlexander7 for her support of Promising Futures early learning scholarships & commitment to TN children and families. Let Rep. Alexander & her fellow policymakers know you support affordable child care too by signing the petition: p2a.co/UeElAfo

Join us in thanking @SenShaneReeves for his support of Promising Futures early learning scholarships & his commitment to TN children & families. Let Sen. Reeves & his fellow policymakers know you support affordable child care too by signing the petition: p2a.co/UeElAfo

Join us in thanking @TorreyHarris901 for support of Promising Futures early learning scholarships & his commitment to TN children and families. Let Rep. Harris & his fellow policymakers know you support Promising Futures too by signing the petition: p2a.co/UeElAfo

Join us in thanking @RustyCroweTN for his support of Promising Futures early learning scholarships & his commitment to TN children and families. Let Sen. Crowe & his fellow policymakers know you support affordable child care too by signing the petition: p2a.co/UeElAfo

Join us in thanking @charlaneoliver for her support of Promising Futures early learning scholarships & her commitment to TN children and families. Let Sen. Oliver & her fellow policymakers know you support Promising Futures too by signing the petition: p2a.co/UeElAfo

Join us in thanking @HaileforSenate for support of Promising Futures early learning scholarships & his commitment to TN children and families. Let Sen. Haile & his fellow policymakers know you support affordable child care too by signing the petition: p2a.co/UeElAfo