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…
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 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…
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…
Chattanooga 2.0 Community,
At the state capital in Nashville right now, our lawmakers are discussing the merit of giving more Tennessee children access to a quality start to their education. That legislation — Senate Bill 2179 and its companion House Bill 2201 - would dedicate sports betting…
Have you raised young children in Hamilton County?
CLICK HERE TO Take our Early Childhood Survey.
Today, we are launching a countywide survey to learn more about the experiences of young families in Hamilton County, TN.
The survey covers topics such as:
care situations for children…
Chattanooga 2.0 Coalition Members and Supporters,
I am honored and excited to introduce myself as Chattanooga 2.0's new Executive Director. As a two-year member of the coalition myself, I am no stranger to the collective impact mission of Chattanooga 2.0, and have a deep knowledge of the…
This week, Tennesseans for Quality Early Education (TQEE) announced the launch of the Bright Start TN network and I am proud to share that Chattanooga-Hamilton County has been selected as one of six inaugural Bright Start TN community partners.
Chattanooga 2.0 will be the local backbone…