‘Brave spaces’ needed: How schools can foster meaningful conversations after the 2020 election
Tennessee students and educators gathered virtually to brainstorm how schools can foster meaningful classroom conversations in the wake of the most divisive presidential election in modern U.S. history. The event was hosted by Chalkbeat and The Education Trust in [...]
Student Blog: How the Pandemic Helped Me Find Purpose
At the beginning of the pandemic, I felt clueless and trapped, knowing that I would be spending weeks, and now months, stuck at home with my family. I’d been independent for three years while attending the University of Tennessee, [...]
The Education Trust in Tennessee’s EmpowerEd Student William Collins Performs Deep River
William Collins is a student at Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee where he is a Fisk Jubilee Singer. In this video, he performs the song “Deep River” as part of The Education Trust’s virtual conference, “Education Equity in the [...]
Stories from Tennessee during an uncertain fall semester
Much has changed since COVID-19 disrupted the spring semester for students around the nation. Much has also stayed the same. Tennessee students are embarking on yet another uncertain time of schooling – as their state is one of the [...]
College corner: Tennessee students discuss higher ed amid COVID-19
The coronavirus has heightened inequities within higher education, disrupted campus life, and put a financial strain on many families. As the fall semester gets started, we want to hear directly from students. Chalkbeat Tennessee and The Education Trust in [...]
Ommay Farah | Next Door Neighbors | NPT
Ommay Farah, a Pakistani-American high school student in Nashville, Tennessee, confronts the challenges of pursuing her educational goals while learning remotely during the Covid-19 pandemic. Produced in partnerships with The Education Trust in Tennessee. Watch the video [...]
Tennessee students have a lot to say about education during COVID-19. Come hear their stories.
Here’s what a typical day in the coronavirus era looks for Tennessee students, in their own words. Hear their stories
Ruby Aguilar | Next Door Neighbors | NPT
Ruby Aguilar, a college student studying English education in Nashville, TN, reflects on the needs of marginalized students during the Covid-19 pandemic. Produced in partnership with The Education Trust in Tennessee. Watch the video
Johanna Olvera: Valedictorian of Freedom Preparatory Academy
We wanted to give Memphis valedictorians a stage to share their speeches with the world as graduation ceremonies across the city and nation were disrupted due to COVID-19. Johanna Olvera is the 2020 valedictorian at Freedom Preparatory Academy. Watch [...]
Fulton HS senior offers hope to his peers
COVID-19 put a stop to high school athletics and graduations all over the nation. Mateo Francisco Andres wanted to represent his school one last time by running 26.2 Watch the video
Hear Tennessee students reflect on life and education during the pandemic (Part 2)
Tennessee college students discuss the disruption created by the coronavirus pandemic and offer suggestions for parents, professors, and community leaders on how to support young people during this time. This is the second installment in a two-part event series [...]
Hear Tennessee college students reflect on life and education during the pandemic (Part 1)
Tennessee middle and high school students discuss the disruption created by the coronavirus pandemic and offer suggestions for parents, teachers, and community leaders on how to support young people during this time. This is the first installment in a [...]
