TennesseeCAN

We're TennesseeCAN, a locally led campaign to ensure every Tennessee student has access to a high-quality education through great teachers and great schools.

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"The proof is in the pudding & the demand of more than 54k applications for only 20k spots shows that parents want more scholarships to help empower families with educational freedom & our legislators should act this session." @GlennJacobsTN @DailyCaller
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This Memorial Day, and every day, we honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice.

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New statistics indicate that Tennessee students are among the top in the country in post-pandemic academic recovery.
Read more via @TheTNFirefly
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New statistics indicate that Tennessee students are among the top in the country in post-pandemic academic recovery.

Read more via @TheTNFirefly.
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“Tennessee shines at the top of the rankings in today’s Education Scorecard release, as public schools have achieved the rank of #1 state in the nation in math proficiency increases and the #3 state in reading proficiency increases from 2022-2025." Chelsea Crawford, Executive Director, TennesseeCAN.
Read more here.
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"TN has focused on targeted, high-impact investments that have delivered some of the most meaningful academic gains our nation has seen in recent years, proving that priorities and policy decisions drive results, not funding levels." @RepMarkWhiteTN
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"While adequate funding is certainly integral to quality learning opportunities, Tennessee has proven that innovative solutions and a return to the basics can transform education and deliver real results for all students."
@RepMarkWhiteTN in @Tennessean
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“This expansion means that more families, regardless of their background or income, can choose to send their child to the public school, charter school, or private school that will best support their individual learning needs.” Chelsea Crawford, Executive Director, TennesseeCAN
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"Tennessee @GovBillLee signed legislation on Thursday to expand the Education Freedom Scholarship program to an additional 15,000 students next fall.

Education advocacy organization TennesseeCAN was among those pushing for an expansion of the program this year. Following Governor Lee’s signature, TennesseeCAN Executive Director Chelsea Crawford issued a statement thanking the governor.

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Thank you @GovBillLee for signing the expansion of the Education Freedom Scholarship Program.

“This expansion means that more families, regardless of their background or income, can choose to send their child to the public school, charter school or private school that will best support their individual learning needs."
Chelsea Crawford, Executive Director, TennesseeCAN

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This week we celebrate National Physical Education and Sports Week!

A huge shoutout to the dedicated PE teachers and coaches for teaching students teamwork and helping them build confidence--on and off the field!

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Today is a double celebration! Thank you to our incredible Principals and our School Lunch Heroes.

These leaders and staff members work tirelessly to keep our students fueled, inspired, and safe every single day.

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The Better Spending, Better Schools Act, passed earlier this week, supports greater transparency and a clearer picture of how education dollars are used to serve students across Tennessee.

Thank you to the Tennessee Legislature for supporting transparency and responsible budgeting to ensure better outcomes for our students!

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Want to spend your summer working at the intersection of education policy and communications or know someone who does?

TennesseeCAN is hiring a Summer Policy & Communications Fellow. If you’re eager to learn, contribute, and help advance student-centered policy, check it out below.

Applications close April 30!

Apply here: https://t.co/V3Ede1G9eO

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The Better Spending, Better Schools Act is a step toward stronger transparency and stewardship in Tennessee public education. Clearer insight into how school dollars are spent can help families, communities, and decision-makers better understand how resources support students.

Thank you, Tennessee legislators, for putting students first!

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🚨BREAKING: Better Spending, Better Schools Act passes the Senate 25-5. The legislation now heads to @GovBillLee for signature.

The law will mean better informed education spending on students, increased transparency & accountability.

TN is leading the nation in education.

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Bush: In education, sometimes the most important things are the least glamorous. Student assessment and school accountability rarely make headlines but are key to academic success https://t.co/rBnA8R3zad

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We were pleased to see @VoteDawn, @jadamlowe and other members of the Advisory Committee on Innovations in K-12 Education approve a list of recommendations that doesn't include reductions in annual state testing.

Instead of changing the state's assessment system, which is driving student success, committee members recommended studying changes to the local assessments that school districts require to track student progress. This is the right approach for Tennessee students.

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Big news out of Tennessee: 3 major policy proposals that put students first are already in the win column.

✅ Education Freedom Scholarships expanded to 35,000 students
✅ $40 million investment in charter school facilities
✅ Automatic enrollment in advanced math pathways for middle schoolers

From expanded choice and educational opportunities to greater transparency, Tennessee is showing what’s possible when policy follows what’s best for all kids.

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TN House passes Better Spending, Better Schools Act 86-4, with overwhelming bipartisan support.

If passed, our state can be a national leader in reporting how communities invest resources to benefit students in public education. The bill will be considered later today by the Senate Finance Committee.