Federal Bill for After-school Programming
The new AFTER SCHOOL Act aims to award grants to school districts and nonprofits to run after-school programs in targeted areas. In other large cities, after-school programming has both decreased youth crime rates and kept more children safe from violence!
Learn more about local after-school providers in the latest update.
ESEA Waivers on the Horizon | Weekly Policy Update
The U.S. Department of Education recently sent a letter to all heads of state education departments encouraging them to seek waivers from “burdensome statutory and regulatory provisions” under federal law. States that apply for waivers could receive a federal block grant and decide how to spend this money.
In this update, we lay out how Tennessee could use a waiver to accelerate its cradle-to-career transformation. If our state can create an accountable system that improves outcomes for children and families without leaving anyone behind, we could become a national model for economic mobility.
Overview of Final Bills and Next Steps: Weekly Policy Update
The TN General Assembly has passed both versions of the bill regarding the state’s intended intervention in Memphis-Shelby County Schools. Follow along below for details on the legislation, what it means for Memphis and Shelby County, and what comes next.
Weekly Policy Update | April 11, 2025
This is the third newsletter in our four-part series about the proposed state intervention in Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
In this issue, we explore what needs to change about our current education system.
Weekly Policy Update | April 4, 2025
This is the second newsletter in our four-part series about the proposed state intervention in Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
In this issue, we outline the history of transformation efforts in the various iterations of our school system, including key initiatives and funding sources that have shaped the educational landscape.