“Not every student is a statistic.”
2.0 coordinator, Jared Bigham, speaks about revitalization in Chattanooga — first with places and destinations, now with people and education.
“A diploma is very important. If you don’t have it, you can’t go anywhere.”
Causeway invited volunteers to host discussion groups, Feb. 11, 2016
“Don’t take all the easy coursework. Be willing to take a lower grade if it means you are challenged.”
In the past several months, dozens of business and civic groups have heard about our community education initiative called Chattanooga 2.0.
Often when I talk with folks about the Hamilton County schools initiative, two of the most frequently asked questions I hear are:
- “How can I help?”…
“I hope we see a change in our community, and we build a culture of learning like I had growing up. Not just where parents and teachers want kids to learn. But where kids want to learn.”
A senior at Tyner Academy, participated in work-based learning with Gestamp in the fall.