“The early years of childhood are the foundation for everything else that happens in life. ”
Chattanooga 2.0 Executive Director, Jared Bigham, and many other coalition members were featured in WTCI’s Explore Health segment on ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences), the negative impact they have on our community,…
On Wednesday, during a field trip to The Enterprise Center, The Company Lab, and TechTown at the Edney Innovation Center, 7th grade students and faculty from Ivy Academy-- winner of Chattanooga 2.0’s ‘Thank a Principal’ contest-- learned about career pathways, entrepreneurship, and how technology is shaping…
We’ve been posting about it for weeks and the day is finally here. On Tuesday, charities, families, businesses, community centers, and students around the world will come together for one common purpose: to celebrate generosity and to give.
Few places embrace the spirit of giving like…
Thanksgiving is the season of giving. We give our time, love, affection, and gratitude. Then, we turn our attention to gift-giving as we begin preparing for Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa.
Black Friday is the busiest shopping day of the year and big-box retailers draw large…
This season, as we enjoy quality time with loved ones, we give thanks for our abundance of blessings and for the honor to live in a prosperous and caring community. And we're not alone in our thankfulness.
Across the country and here in Hamilton County, on…
By the year 2025, it is estimated that 80% of living wage jobs in Hamilton County will require a 2-year or 4-year degree or industry credential. Chattanooga 2.0 was formed with two bold goals in mind to help Hamilton County prepare for the future-- to…
During the month of October, in honor of National Principals Month, Chattanooga 2.0 received over 750 ‘Thank You’ note submissions from students, teachers, parents, and community members to our Hamilton County principals.
“Principals shape the culture of our schools by creating an environment that supports academic excellence…
Walking through the halls of Red Bank High School, it is impossible to ignore the impact that Principal Elaine Harper has had on our school. Whether she is in the classroom mentoring a teacher, in the halls encouraging our students, working late to organize after-school activities,…