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The first cohort of the program began their classes in fall 2015. The increase in attendance at Tennessee's two-year institutions as a result of TN Promise is estimated to be on average 40%. [5] The TN Promise program received nationwide attention with the states of Oregon, Rhode Island, and New York since creating similar programs. [6]
In 2014, the Tennessee General Assembly created the Tennessee Promise, which allows in-state high school graduates to enroll in two-year post-secondary education programs such as associate degrees and certificates at community colleges and trade schools in Tennessee tuition-free, funded by the state lottery, if they meet certain requirements. [13]
Haslam's most well-known accomplishment is the Tennessee Promise and Reconnect programs. Tennessee Promise gives Tennesseans the opportunity of two free years of community college or technical school. The Reconnect program provides incentives for adults to return for post-secondary degrees.
We call on state leaders to make bold commitments to invest more meaningfully in future teachers - so that every Tennessee student can thrive.
The Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) is the state education agency of Tennessee. It is headquartered on the 9th floor of the Andrew Johnson Tower in Nashville. [1] Lizzette Gonzales Reynolds is the current Commissioner of Education. She has held that position since June 29, 2023.
The Tennessee educator chosen as the nation’s teacher of the year is calling on America’s 3.5 million teachers to “find their voice” on behalf of students as many states seek to censor ...
The Promise Neighborhoods program is a neighborhood-level education reform effort that relies on the collective action of community members, educational institutions, and nonprofits. Its primary goal is to reduce poverty through cradle to career social and educational interventions. Promise Neighborhoods has five goals: 1.
Moore said the income requirements for the Oklahoma’s Promise program would be waived for teachers who meet the 10-year standard. “That teacher is still serving the public, because they’ve ...