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Early Matters Chattanooga Launches Three-Year Early Childhood Action Plan

October 26, 2022

CHATTANOOGA, TN - Chattanooga 2.0 leaders announced Wednesday the launch of a three-year action plan for early childhood in Hamilton County. The Early Matters 2025 Early Childhood Action plan outlines strategies to improve the local early care and education system and is the culmination of one…

Hamilton County, TN’s Early Childhood System

October 18, 2022

Below is a list of the local organizations and programs that make up our local early childhood system. The list is not exhaustive, so if we missed your initiative, please let us know. EARLY CHILDHOOD DOMAINEXISTING PROGRAMS / INITIATIVESIMPACTED MEASURE OF SUCCESS Supported Families & and Supportive CommunitiesCatholic Charities SKILLED…

Tennessee’s New Third-Grade Retention Law: A Crisis of Low Scores and a Controversial Mandate

September 20, 2022

In January 2021, the Tennessee legislature convened for a special session in response to the crisis posed by the global pandemic to public education. Along with measures to address accountability, learning loss, and teacher pay, legislators also turned their attention to another crisis that has been…

HUBBARD-HEITZ JOINS CHATTANOOGA 2.0 AS DIRECTOR OF STUDENT STRATEGY AND LITERACY

August 18, 2022

Chattanooga 2.0 is excited to announce Brandon Hubbard-Heitz will join the backbone organization as the new Director of Student Strategy and Literacy. Brandon comes to the collective impact organization with more than 10 years of experience in K-12 education, including more than 7 years of service…

Chattanooga 2.0 Co-Hosting the 2022 Hamilton County School Board Debates

July 1, 2022

Chattanooga 2.0 brings stakeholders together to advance equity and increase quality education and career opportunities across Hamilton County. Our local school board plays a key role in ensuring students have access to those opportunities. Community members can engage in our mission by learning more about their school board…

Randolph Named for Chattanooga 2.0 Executive Director Role

May 31, 2022

Keri Randolph, Ed.LD, has been named Chattanooga 2.0 Executive Director, Christy Gillenwater, President and CEO, Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce, announced today. Randolph has more than 20 years of experience working and advocating for children and families through diverse roles across the education sector from classroom…

Child Care Provider Appreciation Day This Friday

May 5, 2022

Early Matters Chattanooga is asking residents and businesses to join communities across the nation on Friday, May 6 as they thank local child care providers for their tireless efforts in the classroom. Provider Appreciation Day is celebrated the Friday before Mother’s Day each year to recognize…

County Mayoral Candidates Respond to Equity Questionnaire Ahead of Primary Election

April 26, 2022

Chattanooga 2.0 defines educational equity as: intentional supports, resources, and policies designed to meet the individual needs of each learner and eliminate disparities in outcomes, ultimately ensuring that all students have the opportunity to unlock their full potential. Chattanooga 2.0 is pleased to release responses to…

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