News Releases
TEA is about so much more than liability insurance
By TEA President Tanya Coats Being a TEA member has its benefits. I have always believed that being a member is critical in our profession. TEA brings like- minded people...
Tennessee has a long way to go
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, Feb. 6, 2023 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The first year of state K-12 budgeting with the new TISA formula provides new challenges. The Tennessee Education...
TEA statement of the death of Tyre Nichols
TEA President Tanya Coats: “The leadership and staff of the Tennessee Education Association are saddened by the death of Tyre Nichols. The impact of this tragedy is far-reaching and...
A love of reading should be our goal
By TEA President Tanya Coats Happy New Year! One of my all-time favorite shows – I’ll accept the risk of dating myself here – was “Mister Rogers’...
Let’s hold leaders to the high standards set for educators
By TEA Executive Director Terrance Gibson For many of us, the start of the new year brings excitement, anxiousness and the unknown. Whether it is the anticipation of the new students we...
GAINS ON SALARIES. NEXT UP: INSURANCE!
TEA’s relentless fight to raise the state minimum salary schedule paid off in May when the Tennessee State Board of Education passed a 5.3% increase for licensed personnel’s minimum...
TEA Expands Instructional Connection Offerings
This professional development series will provide the opportunity to learn and apply new knowledge, and deepen skills to improve practice and instruction in the classroom. *Please note:...
Elections, politics, students and YOU
Being an educator means we play an intricate role in democracy. Public schools are and have always been the cornerstone of advancing democracy, fostering equal opportunity and building a just...
TEA CALLS ON GOV. LEE TO SEVER TIES WITH HILLSDALE, LIMIT STATE CHARTER COMMISSION’S POWER
The Tennessee Education Association calls on Tennessee Governor Bill Lee to sever ties with Hillsdale College and support legislation to limit the power of the state charter commission, restoring...
ORGANIZING TO FIGHT HILLSDALE CHARTERS
Across Tennessee this past spring and summer, applications for charter schools affiliated with the controversial Hillsdale College were rejected by local school boards. Larry Arnn,...
2022 TEA SUMMER LEADERSHIP ACADEMY PHOTOS ARE HERE!
Please share, download and enjoy the photos from this year's TEA Summer Leadership Academy AT THIS LINK.
