Spotlight
Our three school systems, the educators who teach our children and our students are doing amazing things in the community. We want to shine a spotlight on the talent and creativity all three have to offer. If you know of an educator, student or a program that should be showcased, please e-mail the information to spotlight@blounteducation.org along with a contact name and number/e-mail address.
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
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
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
90 percent of Graduating High School Seniors from all four Schools Plan for Post-Secondary Education and/or Training
Our high school seniors once again show that they understand the value of education through Blount Education Initiative’s Senior Survey of graduating seniors from all four high schools.
May 6th, 2010
High School Students network with local business representatives and compete in welding competition
Students from William Blount High School and Heritage High School had the opportunity earlier this month to compete in the Blount County Welding Competition.
March 24th, 2010
Blount County Students Discover Career Opportunities
Blount County schools held their 20th Career Day at Heritage High School March 5, 2010. Representatives from more than 50 career paths attended and set up booths.
March 16th, 2010
Blount County Campus Slated to Open for Classes Fall Semester 2010
Pellissippi State Community College’s Blount County Campus remains on schedule for offering the first classes in fall 2010, and the Pellissippi State Foundation has raised more than $1.85 million toward its completion.
December 18th, 2009
BEI Hosts Gubernatorial Candidates for Education Forum
Tennessee’s prospects to overcome its low national educational rankings surfaced as one of the hot topics at the Blount Education Initiative’s (BEI) gubernatorial forum on education Oct. 26, at William Blount High School in Maryville, Tenn.
Candidates participating in the forum included Nashville businessman Ward Cammack (Democrat); Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam (Republican); former Tennessee House of [...]
November 4th, 2009
Photo Coverage of BEI’s Gubernatorial Community Forum
BEI’s recent Gubernatorial Community Forum generated a lot of interest in the community and resulted in some broad-ranging questions for the candidates who participated.
November 3rd, 2009
The Big Read Activities Engage Students
The Big Read activities abound in Blount and Knox counties, and the initiative will continue in the community through Oct. 15. Please scroll through the photographs of several different activities.
September 29th, 2009