Joe Crabtree

7th grade social studies teacher! Vice President of the Tennessee Education Association

[Tennessee Education Association @TEA_teachers]

“Shutting down @usedgov isn’t about ‘state control.’ States already control most of public education. It’s about taking away much-needed services from our students, and then dismantling, defunding and privatizing our great public schools,” said TEA President Tanya T. Coats.

[Tennessee Education Association @TEA_teachers]

"It’s remarkable to see voucher advocates continue to pursue a failed policy just hours after voters in multiple Republican states strongly rejected vouchers on the ballot last night," said TEA President Tanya T. Coats. https://t.co/MiVc8BwMny

[Tennessee Education Association @TEA_teachers]

Vote for candidates who support Tennessee's great public schools! Early voting ends Thursday, October 31. 🗳️

#buildingstronger #TEAeducators #TEAstrong

[Tennessee Education Association @TEA_teachers]

Statewide vouchers? Just a bunch of hocus pocus. 🧙‍♀️ Don't get bewitched by the hype. https://t.co/a8ouNgsIXp
#NoVouchers #buildingstronger #TEAstrong

[Tennessee Education Association @TEA_teachers]

Let’s protect, support and strengthen Tennessee’s great public schools by listening to experts like National Teacher of the Year Missy Testerman and those educators who are working in our schools daily. — TEA Executive Director Terrance J. Gibson. #buildingstronger #TEAstrong

[Tennessee Education Association @TEA_teachers]

Vampires, beware! 🧛‍♂️ We won't let voucher schemes drain the lifeblood of Tennessee's great public schools. Let's protect them together. 📚

#NoVouchers #EducationForAll #buildingstronger #TEAstrong #TEAeducators #TEAteachers

[Tennessee Education Association @TEA_teachers]

Thank you to all who contributed bottled water and other critical items as part of the TEA relief drive to support East Tennessee flood victims! We are still collecting cases of water until tomorrow (Friday) evening, October 18, at 801 Second Ave. N. in Nashville.
#HeleneRelief

[Tennessee Education Association @TEA_teachers]

Vote for candidates who support Tennessee's great public schools! Early voting started October 16 and will close Thursday, October 31. 🗳️ https://t.co/hRXP89df1t
#buildingstronger #TEAeducators #TEAstrong

[Tennessee Education Association @TEA_teachers]

Do not fall for a statewide voucher scheme. Support Tennessee's great public schools. #NoVouchers

[Tennessee Education Association @TEA_teachers]

“Your governor is not an education expert. The legislature is not filled with education experts. If you want an expert on education policy and outcomes and what works for students, ask your teachers, your administrators, your director of schools.” https://t.co/iBe4UmpFd2

[Tennessee Education Association @TEA_teachers]

“I am in awe of how vocal people were against the governor’s voucher bill,” said Katie Peachey, a public-school parent from Rutherford County. https://t.co/G6UJh1Cfti

[Tennessee Education Association @TEA_teachers]

Missy Testerman, 2024 National Teacher of the Year: "I appreciate Athena Warren and the TEA for honoring me with these beautiful flowers, and I especially appreciate the goodies that they brought for my colleagues. TEA has always supported me during my teacher journey."

[Tennessee Education Association @TEA_teachers]

“While TEA has long advocated for increasing insurance premium support as a way to put more money in teachers’ pockets, it is the wrong approach to use raise dollars to pay for it,” said Knox County educator and TEA President Tanya T. Coats.

[Tennessee Education Association @TEA_teachers]

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[Tennessee Education Association @TEA_teachers]

TENNESSEE EDUCATORS IN THE STATEHOUSE! 🏛️ Taking time during spring break to talk to our legislators about the critical needs of our students and schools - that's Civication! 🍎

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The senators’ report laid out why no state has ever taken the step of rejecting federal funding for its students and schools, even though several such as Oklahoma and Utah have considered it. https://t.co/hc3dnGeL6D

[Joe Crabtree @joewcrabtree]

Happiest of Birthdays to our fierce and beloved NEA President @BeckyPringle! Thank you for standing up for our students, families, and educators across the country! Much love!

[NEA @NEAToday]

Sending warm birthday wishes to NEA President @BeckyPringle — our beloved science teacher and dedicated champion for public education! 🎂

[Tennessee Education Association @TEA_teachers]

The amazing and talented TEA Advocacy Hotline attorneys Mary Campbell and Cynthia Wood wish all Tennessee public school educators "Merry everything and a happy always!" TEA members can request Advocacy Hotline assistance through their association rep or local leader. #12DaysofTEA

[Tennessee Education Association @TEA_teachers]

Being a part of TEA means inspiring positive change for Tennessee educators and their families, like passing six-week paid parental leave for public school teachers and staff. Tipton Co. EA member Kathryn Vaughn is pictured with her husband and son.🎄 #12DaysofTEA