Out-of-School Time is Essential Infrastructure
Brandon Hubbard-Heitz, Chief Strategy Officer Inside the Out-of-School Time Alliance’s 2025–2026 progress and the work ahead for Hamilton County’s children and families As we reflect on the progress, lessons learned, and work still ahead for the Out-of-School Time (OST) Alliance following the 2025-2026 school year, we remain committed to expanding access, strengthening program quality, and elevating our collective impact for children and families across Hamilton County. READ THE FULL REPORT From Crisis Response to Systems
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60 Day Reflections – Executive Director Dr. Sonia Stewart
Over the past 60 days as Executive Director of Chattanooga 2.0, I have spent significant time listening, learning, building relationships, and deepening my
Welcome to the Team: Dr. Jasmine Fernández
Chattanooga 2.0 has named Dr. Jasmine Fernández as Director of Adolescent Strategy and Collective Impact, where she will lead efforts to strengthen outcomes
More Children Are Reading. Here’s How We’ll Build on That Progress.
By Brandon Hubbard-Heitz Nearly three years ago Chattanooga 2.0 embarked upon an ambitious plan to double the number of elementary students reading and
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Chattanooga 2.0 and Partners Join Bloomberg Philanthropies’ $90 Million National Initiative to Accelerate High School Students into High-Wage, In-Demand Trade Careers
Chattanooga 2.0, Hamilton County Schools, Associated General Contractors of East Tennessee, IBEW Local 175, and UA Local 43 Steamfitters and Pipefitters Join Bloomberg
New Child Care Cost Study Confirms Costs Exceeds What Families Can Pay
Chattanooga, TN — Chattanooga 2.0 has released the first-ever Child Care Cost Study for Hamilton County, highlighting costs and why many providers are unable to meet
Chattanooga 2.0 Announces Dr. Sonia Stewart as Executive Director
Media Contact: Jennifer Andrews Chattanooga 2.0 jennifer@chatt2.org 423.800.2208 Hamilton County Schools Deputy Superintendent to Lead Next Chapter of Birth-to-Career Work Chattanooga, TN —
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Chattanooga 2.0 and Partners Join Bloomberg Philanthropies’ $90 Million National Initiative to Accelerate High School Students into High-Wage, In-Demand Trade Careers
Chattanooga 2.0, Hamilton County Schools, Associated General Contractors of East Tennessee, IBEW Local 175, and UA Local 43 Steamfitters and Pipefitters Join Bloomberg
Chattanooga 2.0 Announces Dr. Sonia Stewart as Executive Director
Media Contact: Jennifer Andrews Chattanooga 2.0 jennifer@chatt2.org 423.800.2208 Hamilton County Schools Deputy Superintendent to Lead Next Chapter of Birth-to-Career Work Chattanooga, TN —
Weld to Work: A Fast Path Forward
This article was originally published in the November 2025 issue of the AWS Welding Journal. Republished with permission. Visit https://www.aws.org/publications/WeldingJournal.