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Tag: Winter 2020

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Karen Holst, Christoper Almanza, and Bob Kronick gather in a Pond Gap classroom

Second Shift

University-Assisted Community Schools change lives and education. Continue reading Second Shift

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Altha Stewart

A Heart for Home

Altha Stewart works to help youth in Bluff City. Continue reading A Heart for Home

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Abby Murphy points her left toe, instructing a row of dance students behind her

Staying ‘En Pointe’

Arts programs, including dance, are known to increase attendance rates and test scores, encourage critical thinking and boost creative writing skills—and for good reason. Continue reading Staying ‘En Pointe’

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Jennifer Richards

A Beacon for Youth Education

Jennifer Richards always wanted to teach. Through her work developing 4-H curricula, she has reached thousands in Tennessee and across the nation. Continue reading A Beacon for Youth Education

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Katie Baker Picciuto

Award Winner

Nationally recognized teacher Katie Picciuto praises her UTC career preparation. Continue reading Award Winner

Editor's Message
A student and teacher wave a rainbow tie-dyed banner in elementary school music class

Movements in Education: Our Winter 2020 Issue

What teachers do and say in the classroom impact future generations, and their importance cannot be shortchanged. Continue reading Movements in Education: Our Winter 2020 Issue

By the Numbers

The State of Education

How does Tennessee compare to other states (or the nation as a whole) when it comes to K-12 education? Continue reading The State of Education

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teacher materials, colored pencils, golden delicious apple and a globe

From Strength to Strength

UT System hosts teacher preparation convening. Continue reading From Strength to Strength

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Minding the Gap

CIS works to recruit for manufacturing jobs. Continue reading Minding the Gap

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Colleen Ryan works with a student

“A-ha!”

The classroom experience is eye opening for future teachers. Continue reading “A-ha!”

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Krissy DeAlejandro

Changing a State One Student at a Time

Krissy DeAlejandro leads tnAchieves. Continue reading Changing a State One Student at a Time

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West High School principal Jonathan East

Learning to Lead

The Center for Educational Leadership prepares future principals. Continue reading Learning to Lead

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A tiny perfect bound leather book held between a thumb and index and middle fingers

The Odd and Rare

Celebrate UT Knoxville’s 225 year with treasures from the UT Libraries’ Special Collections. Continue reading The Odd and Rare

The Last Word
Theater teacher Alison Manning and her students on set

Remembering Why

Teaching is not easy. It is more than making awesome lesson plans, having great test scores and getting a top score on an evaluation. It took me a few years to realize that. Continue reading Remembering Why

The Scene

Golden Morning

The Scene showcases photography from UT’s campuses and institutes. Continue reading Golden Morning

President's Desk
Randy Boyd meets with high school students during the UT Promise fall 2019 tour

The Great Equalizer

Education is the great equalizer and is the route to change lives, which then change communities and our state. Continue reading The Great Equalizer

System News
Keith Carver takes a group picture at Obion High school

UT Kicks Off UT Promise Endowment Campaign

The goal of UT Promise is to make higher education even more accessible and affordable for Tennessee students. Continue reading UT Kicks Off UT Promise Endowment Campaign

Campus News
The Rock at UT painted orange with what looks like a white paper with a hand drawn UT design pinned to it

T-Shirt Story Goes Viral

This fall, the internet went wild over the story of a Florida fourth grader who created his own UT design for college colors day. Continue reading T-Shirt Story Goes Viral

Campus News
packed room in the UTC Guerry Center

UTC Chancellor Notes 50-Year Milestone With UT System

Chancellor Steve Angle celebrated the university’s anniversaries, achievements and success before a standing-room only crowd in September. Continue reading UTC Chancellor Notes 50-Year Milestone With UT System

Campus News
UT Martin's rocket team pictured with an 8 foot rocket called "Skyhawk Screamer"

Rocketing Up

UT Martin’s rocket team members show off their entry in an international competition. Continue reading Rocketing Up

Campus News
College of Pharmacy leaders and students celebrate the opening of a larger space to learn.

College of Pharmacy Expands Nashville Campus

College of Pharmacy leaders and students celebrate the opening of a larger space to learn. Continue reading College of Pharmacy Expands Nashville Campus

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