Kids are not complicated. They like to feel supported, encouraged and valued — same as teachers.

Whether we call them soft skills, professional skills, or core skills, it simply comes down to being a decent human being. These skills aren't just about preparing for the workforce; they’re about how we treat each other every day.

Help your students discover the world of advanced manufacturing with hands-on lessons in design, 3D printing & robotics—created by teachers for teachers. Today’s workforce is changing fast. Let’s inspire tomorrow’s innovators, right from your classroom: tsin.org/industry-explo…

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Applications are now open for qualifying high school juniors or seniors to apply to be selected to participate in the 2026 U.S. Senate Youth Program.📋Qualification criteria, application materials, deadlines, and more can be found here: tn.gov/education/stud…

DID YOU KNOW: tnAchieves serves 85,000 students annually? Since 2009, tnAchieves has served 723,046 students and grown to become a nationally-recognized college access and success program. tnAchieves is dedicated to impacting the life of each student on their personal journey

🔍 It’s #WorkforceWednesday- let’s talk job search in TN! With so many platforms out there, finding a job can feel like a full-time job. But for Tennesseans, there's one place that brings it all together: Jobs4TN.gov! 💼 Tag a friend who might be on the job hunt.

It’s good to know the content. It’s great to know the pedagogy. It’s imperative to know the kids.

RCSTN College and Career Fair 2025! Sept 17, 5–7 PM @ Springfield HS Connect with colleges, tech programs & local businesses. Ask questions, compare options & plan your path! Get helpful resources by email: go.rcstn.net/9IY87a #WeAreRCSTN

Imagine a classroom where students explore careers in healthcare IT, advanced manufacturing & engineering. Our #STEM Career Awareness curriculum w/ Defined—2025 STEM Education Solution Provider of the Year (EdTech Breakthrough Awards)—makes it possible: tsin.org/defined-careers

"I never think about losing."-Lou Ferrigno

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"Every kid needs a mentor. Everybody needs a mentor."-Donovan Bailey

CTE directors and leaders from the Mid-Cumberland region gathered in Lebanon for the August Study Council meeting, where collaboration and innovation in workforce development took center center stage preparing students for success in high-demand careers. #beprobeproud #CTE

Developing soft skills isn’t just about being successful in your career, it’s about contributing to a more compassionate and cooperative society. We should also recognize that these are the foundations of being a good person—and that matters everywhere, not just in the workplace.

Too many high-potential students are overlooked for advanced STEM courses. Data-driven approaches can change that—and the results are transformative. We’re working to expand access to STEM learning in Tennessee so every student has the chance to succeed: fastcompany.com/91369396/under…

Classroom management is not about having the right rules… it’s about having the right relationships.

Don't forget, Tennessee PBS will be airing the 2025-26 Excellence in Education event, taking place on Friday, August 22. Check your local PBS listings to tune in for the announcement of Tennessee's Teacher of the Year, and show your support for some of the state's top educators!

Excited to see people making a positive impact. Thank you Sycamore High School.