An estimated 39% of Tennesseans age 25+ had at least an associate’s degree in 2022, and 31% had a bachelor’s or more — both higher than past years but lower than national rates.
Continue readingThe Education Freedom Scholarship Act and Private Schools in Tennessee
Tennessee has five categories of private schools — each with different accreditation and approval standards and requirements for curriculum, testing, and teacher qualifications.
Continue readingVideo: Sycamore Presents Before the Joint Working Group on Federal Education Funding
Sycamore presents on topics like dependency on federal dollars, the role of the federal government in education, and requirements that influence how K-12 schools operate before the Joint Working Group on Federal Education Funding.
Continue readingFederal Funding for K-12 Education in Tennessee
This report reviews the federal government’s role in K-12 education, key federal programs and requirements, recent tensions between Tennessee and federal requirements, and some trade-offs and considerations involved.
Continue readingFederal Funding for Tennessee’s School Districts
In FY 2019, Tennessee distributed $1.1 billion in federal funds to school districts across the state — or about 11% of total district revenues that year. This report includes an interactive dashboard to explore and compare federal funding for each school district.
Continue reading3rd Grade Reading, Child Poverty, and Economic Mobility in Tennessee
A child’s reading skills by the end of 3rd grade influence their odds of success in school and beyond — which means these gaps are important for understanding lifelong success.
Continue reading2021 Income, Poverty, Health Insurance Coverage, and Education in Tennessee’s 95 Counties
Tennessee’s 95 counties continue to experience differences in income level, poverty rates, health insurance status, and educational attainment.
Continue readingThe Budget in Brief: Summary of Gov. Lee’s FY 2024 Recommended Budget
The FY 2024 recommended budget includes unprecedented spending levels fueled by multiple years of significantly better-than-expected state revenue collections.
Continue reading2021 Census Data on Tennesseans’ Education Levels
Over the last decade, median earnings have grown for Tennesseans at every level of education after adjusting for inflation.
Continue readingTennessee’s New Education Funding Formula: What’s in Law and What’s Left to Decide?
Tennessee’s new K-12 education funding law defines basic parameters, but other details and actual funding levels will depend on regulatory, budget, and policy decisions.
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