Education related stories in Southern Middle Tennessee
The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office of Research and Education Accountability has announced they have completed an evaluation of a program providing financial aid to armed services veterans to attend institutions of higher education in Tennessee. The review of Helping Heroes Grants focused on the last four years of the program’s operation from 2017 to 2021. The grants …
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With the school year concluded, the Tullahoma High School Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) celebrated the conclusion of a stellar competitive season. Abby Lynch, Olivia Murphy and Emma Bell represented Tullahoma at the DECA International Conference in Atlanta last month. The THS sophomores were three of the 17,000 students, advisors and industry leaders who …
Because of COVID-19 concerns Coffee County Central High School held a “Parade of Graduates in 2020 and 2021,” but this year the normal ceremony returns to Carden-Jarrell Field (weather permitting) at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 27, 2022. Because so many enjoyed the senior parades the event took place again this year on Monday …
Graduation Parade held for Coffee County High School Seniors Read More »
The Tennessee Higher Education Commission has released the inaugural state college-going status report, College Going and the Class of 2021. The report examines the annual college-going rate and explores student aspirations and plans for after high school graduation. The new college-going rate, the portion of Tennessee public high school graduates who enrolled in postsecondary education immediately …
Rate of High School Grads enrolling in Postsecondary Education is Dropping Read More »
Because of COVID-19 concerns Coffee County Central High School held a “Parade of Graduates in 2020 and 2021,” but this year the normal ceremony returns to Carden-Jarrell Field (weather permitting) at 7 p.m. on May 27, 2022. For everyone that have enjoyed the senior parade will be happy to know that on Monday, May …
Parade of Graduates and Graduation set for Coffee County High School Read More »
Just as an Amber Alert can help return a missing or abducted child, a Silver Alert can call the community’s attention to a missing dementia patient, who may have wandered away from home or a care facility and who may be in need of assistance. Tennessee’s Silver Alert law took effect last July, and has …
In TN in 2021, an unbelted driver was 61x more likely to die in a crash than someone who was buckled. From May 23 – June 5, law enforcement agencies across the nation are stepping up enforcement efforts for motorists who aren’t wearing their seat belts. Remember Click it or Ticket.
Manchester will be the second community in Tennessee to play host to a global youth entrepreneurship program that teaches leadership and business skills by encouraging children to launch a lemonade business. The Manchester Chamber of Commerce has been working in partnership with Manchester City Schools to provide curriculum and training materials to all fourth-grade students …
Motlow State swept the community college competition at the annual State Leadership and Skills Conference in Chattanooga April 10-13. SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers, and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. The organization provides educational programs, events, and competitions that support career and technical education in classrooms across the …
The Coffee County Education Foundation (CCEF) presented a $5,000 check to the Coffee County Middle School for an outdoor classroom during the May School Board meeting. The CCEF supports many programs of Coffee County Schools through donations from the community. For information about donating to the Foundation, see the Coffee County Schools website at coffeecountyschools.com. Pictured are CCEF …
Coffee County Education Foundation donates funds for Outdoor Classroom Read More »
