Education

Tennessee Makes Education a Job No. 1 Priority
Gov. Phil Bredesen’s administration has made education initiatives at every level - from pre-kindergarten to elementary and high schools to colleges and lifelong learning - a Job 1 priority for FULL ARTICLE
Centers Sharpen Skills of Tennessee's Workforce
For one West Tennessee manufacturer, state-administered training grants have helped enhance employees’ skills and educate them on topics from lean manufacturing to ergonomics to safety. “Our facility FULL ARTICLE
New Formula for Math, Science Instruction
Tennessee is sharpening the math and science skills of elementary and high school students by helping teachers sharpen theirs. The state’s Math and Science Partnership offers grants to higher FULL ARTICLE
Tennessee Overhauls High School Graduation Standards
Tennessee is overhauling standards for high school graduates, a move to give students sharper skills as they enter the workforce. The Tennessee Diploma Project, a part of the national American FULL ARTICLE
Taking Scissors to the Red Tape
When Teresa Creasy began exploring options to help finance her growing company’s workforce training program three years ago, she couldn’t believe what little red tape she had to cut through to get FULL ARTICLE