Matt Spinella

TN DISTRICTS: It's time to nominate your work-based learning employer partner as a Tennessee Flagship Industry Partner. Let's celebrate how they support students in obtaining industry credentials, full-time employment, and more! ➡️ ow.ly/qAUz50VGjiK

@Justin_Johan20 Congratulations, Justin!

@mpheaston @Alexis_MarieGH @MarkHeaston @themiabenoit @HeastonMarcus Happy birthday, Dr. Heaston!

Up for a challenge? 🏆 @usedgov is excited to launch the Career Z Challenge - a $2.5 million prize competition for high schools looking to start or expand work-based learning opportunities. ➡️ Learn more: blog.ed.gov/2023/03/career… #CTE #RaiseTheBar

#FactFriday: Participation in #workbasedlearning is a core performance indicator reported by states under the Carl D. Perkins Act (Perkins V). Check out @CTEWorks new tracker that compiles each state's resources to support and expand WBL: bit.ly/3uQXtO6 #CTEWorks

ICYMI: The intent to apply for the $500 million Tennessee Innovative School Models grant opportunity is open to boost opportunities for career readiness and student success statewide. The intent to apply is open for districts until July 22. Learn more: tn.gov/education/news…

NEXT GENERATION OF TEACHERS: With severe teacher shortages all around the U.S., Tennessee has created a program that allows candidates to work full time in the classroom — while pursuing their degree: “The future is bright.” bit.ly/3I30y1W

Tennessee High Schools! Take the #TNFAFSA Challenge to boost FAFSA completion and open the door to scholarships, grants and financial aid for more students! Learn more about the Challenge here! collegefortn.org/tn-fafsa-chall…

The conversations we’re hearing on how to best fund the academic success of our public school students are important. As we enter into the next phase of conversations, we encourage all Tennesseans to submit their public comments by emailing TNEdu.Funding@tn.gov. #TNEduFunding

@TN_Pathways proudly launches our new Data Dashboards highlighting our strongest Certified Pathways, Industry & Postsecondary relationships in the state! @TNedu #CTEinstitute @EventsUTCLEE @Jobs4_TN @ClassToCareerTN @CollegeSystemTN tbr.edu/tennessee-path…

@RyanBJackson1 @TNedu @MPHSGoTigers @MauryCoSchools @MauryAlliance I strongly encourage any CTE Director and WBL Coordinator to sit in on this. Excellent planning, leveraging of resources, and commitment to building deep talent pipelines to meet a community's labor market needs through high-quality #WBLinTN YES, HS Ss CAN work these jobs!

Forgot to tag #OTL #TitanUp #GearUp #CTE #WBLinTN

Can't think of a better WBL opportunity for HS students who want to pursue this industry sector. Applying a school-based program when community partnerships are limited can be equally effective. Thanks @wcsCCTE for making this happen!

500 retweets and we’ll make this our profile pic #ForGlory🇺🇸

It was an honor teaching this amazing young man. Congratulations, De'Shaun! clarksvillenow.com/local/northwes…

@StevePlayl_TN @Jobs4_TN Thank you for all your great work, Steve! We are going to miss you! I'm glad you're only going down the road and I still get to bother you.

3/3 I am also very excited for the next chapter in my career & thankful for the opportunity to join @Jobs4_TN as Assistant Commissioner of Workforce Services. #EducationToWorkPipeline #LetsGetBacktoWorkTN

1/3 Today is my last day with @TNedu. I am incredibly proud of all that we have accomplished to #StrengthenCTEinTN these past 3 years. It has been the highlight of my educational career to serve the students & educators of #TN in this role. Thank you to everyone at #TDOE...

EDUCATORS: It's not too late to take the 2021 Tennessee Educator Survey! Your experience and voice is important and impacts decisions for state and local policies. Over 37,000 educators have already participated in this year’s survey. Check your inbox for the #TNEdSurvey today!

Know a someone looking for a JOB?! 🧐 Send them our way! 📅 Thursday, April 29 ⏰ 3:00pm-6:00pm 📋 Register at tinyurl.com/YouthJobFair20… We're bringing back the Youth Job & Volunteer Fair and want YOU there. Whether it's part-time, full-time, seasonal, after-school, temporary…

EDUCATORS: The DEADLINE to complete the #TNEdSurvey has been EXTENDED to 4/30! We've heard from 33K+ participants about their experiences in education in TN. Don't miss this opportunity to provide feedback and help make your school eligible for a grant! Check your inbox today!

When teachers include activities and assignments that require self-direction and self-monitoring, students are able to take ownership of their learning. Consider building in longer-term projects that require student investment at each and every stage. #learning