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Join the Child Care Workforce and Receive Funding Support

July 5, 2023

CHATTANOOGA, TN — A group of Chattanooga leaders is encouraging residents to take up the call to join the child care workforce. The Chattanooga 2.0 working group called Early Matters is focused on strengthening the early childhood systems in Hamilton County, TN. One of the strategies is designed…

Applications Now Open for Child Care Substitute Pilot

March 17, 2023

Chattanooga 2.0 and early childhood leaders from its Early Matters action team announced today a third round of the Quality Matters Fund (QMF) that will benefit both child care providers and early childhood educators. The focus of this QMF round is on the recruitment and retention…

HAMILTON COUNTY-CHATTANOOGA SELECTED AS ONE OF COUNTRY’S FIVE APPRENTICESHIP INNOVATION DISTRICTS

November 16, 2022

CHATTANOOGA, TN – BuildWithin, a national apprenticeship intermediary approved by the U.S. Department of Labor, has announced it is working closely with Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp, Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly, Hamilton County Schools Superintendent Dr. Justin Robertson, the Benwood Foundation, and Chattanooga 2.0 to establish…

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…

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…

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…