BEI’s Blog

As the blogosphere landscape continues to change, BEI’s web site endeavors to stay abreast of those changes. Traditional blogs started as public journal entries and have morphed into platforms of the writer’s choosing. The evolving blog page now includes all new posts regardless of whether it’s a journal type entry or not. So we are adopting that structure for our blog section. You can read our latest news releases, about family engagement ideas, about our ongoing activities or about upcoming events. We will also continue to post in the traditional blog format in our Community Conversations section, where you can join in the discussion. BEI’s blog will offer a quick view of what’s new on the web site.

Tennessee’s Educational Reform Efforts Are Well Underway

A wake up call several years ago led Tennessee to reform its educational requirements so that students are better prepared for life after high school. BEI Executive Director Bonny Millard discusses some of those changes, why they were necessary and what needs to be done, in a recent podcast.

August 13th, 2010 | BEI In the News

Tougher New Standards Mean Better Future for Our Children

Please check out Tennessee Score’s new website “Expect More, Achieve More,” which provides valuable information about Tennessee’s tougher new standards, why they are needed and how it is going to impact our students.

August 4th, 2010 | Spotlight Features

First to the Top Coalition Announced; Expect More, Achieve More Launched

Gov. Phil Bredesen, former U.S. Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, Tennessee Commissioner of Education Tim Webb, and Sen. Jamie Woodson joined together in Knoxville earlier this week to announce the First to the Top Coalition, a statewide alliance with more than 30 partners, which includes Blount Education Initiative.

July 23rd, 2010 | Spotlight Features

Teachers Make a Difference Long After Students Have Left Their Classroom

Teachers never know what influence they have on children.

May 14th, 2010 | Community Conversations

Calling All Educators…

The educational partners in Innovation Valley are hosting the second annual Educators in the Workplace — Lunch & Learn series and invite area educators to participate.

May 10th, 2010 | Spotlight Features