😞Challenging times in education right now, especially rural areas. We need a national campaign venerating the teaching profession, targeted recruitment, & increased pay/benefits. #TeacherRecruitment #VenerateTeachers washingtonpost.com/education/2022…

We are looking for an educator to create a course & assessment for parapros. Reply or shoot me a DM if you are interested or know someone that would be GREAT for this project. Thanks Twitterverse! #onlinePD myCredential

How cool! Some innovative things happening in TN Dept of Education #rural schools! TN Rural Ed Assoc US Dept Of Education NREA Penny Schwinn Gov. Bill Lee cbsnews.com/amp/news/sergi…

Most of the US is dealing with a teaching shortage, but the data isn't so simple wsjm.com/2023/02/11/mos…

Rural Americans aren't included in inflation figures – and for them, the cost of living may be rising faster theconversation.com/rural-american… via The Conversation U.S.

Have unique #RuralEd stories, research or impact to share? Join us, along w/ Rural Schools Collaborative, The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga & TN Rural Ed Assoc and present at the 2023 #RuralEdForum on Nov. 16-17. Present in-person or virtually. Proposals due March 31. ow.ly/P6he50N8lwS

Did you present at #RuralEdForum in the past? If so, consider joining us, along with Rural Schools Collaborative, The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga & TN Rural Ed Assoc in Chattanooga on Nov. 16-17. They’re seeking in-person or virtual presenters. Deadline to submit is March 31. ow.ly/uCIA50Nk4Qf

It's OFFICIAL…Registration for the 2023 #RuralEdForum is now OPEN! We’re excited to partner with Rural Schools Collaborative, The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga & TN Rural Ed Assoc to host a hybrid event this year! Join us in-person in Chattanooga or online. Learn more and register! nrea.net/Convention-Res…

Proud of my buddy Allen Pratt, Ed.D. for receiving the TREA Distinguished Service Award. Well deserved and could be honored with this in many more states across the country as he advocates for rural schools/students. #RuralEd

Great perspective by Allen Pratt, Ed.D. tennessean.com/story/opinion/…

TNREA would like to express strong opposition to the proposed voucher bill. Please see the entire TNREA statement here: drive.google.com/file/d/1je-als…

This is an amazing thread from a highly distinguished TN educator:

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Tenn. GOP leaders aim to speed school voucher bill through special session - Chalkbeat chalkbeat.org/tennessee/2025…

East Tennessee Republican feels heat to vote for vouchers • Tennessee Lookout tennesseelookout.com/2025/01/28/eas…

Something I had missed in the voucher amendments added yesterday was the clause that teachers in systems who do not pass a resolution affirming participation in the voucher act will not automatically receive the $2,000 bonus.

The voucher vendor that will run Tennessee's expanded program had no previous state-level experience managing education savings accounts. Arkansas terminated its contract with company last fall. chalkbeat.org/tennessee/2023…

As proclaimed by Gov. Bill Lee, #CTEMonth highlights the opportunities provided to students in Tennessee to prepare them for high-wage, high-skill, and high-demand careers or the military. #AcceleratingTN

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