BE INFORMED!

KEY NOTES is PEF's brief monthly report on what's happening in Hamilton County school reform - progress, problems, and keys to success.  We hope you'll read it, enjoy it, and pass it along to others who are interested in public school improvement.

HAMILTON COUNTY SCHOOLS RECOGNIZED BY NEW YORK TIMES

In this front page article, PEF President Dan Challener joins other experts in discussing how high schools must reinvent themselves so that all students are prepared for college. Dan reflects on the "transformational change" brought on by the School Board's decision to grant a single, college-prep diploma for all Hamilton County graduates.  More...

PEF's PRESIDENT IS GOVERNOR'S GUEST FOR STATE OF THE STATE

As a tribute to the leadership and success seen in Hamilton County school reform, Governor Phil Bredesen invited Dan Challener to be his guest at the 2008 State of the State address. More...

NEW BENWOOD DIRECTOR IS NATIONALLY RENOWNED

Clara Sale-Davis recently joined the staff of PEF as Director of the Benwood initiative, which has been expanded to include 16 Hamilton County elementary schools. Ms. Sale-Davis is widely regarded as an expert in school improvement and has been highly sought-after as a consultant for school systems around the nation.  More...

PEF TO BOLSTER TEACHER COLLABORATION WITH AT&T EXCELERATOR GRANT

PEF has been awarded an AT&T Excelerator competitive technology grant from the AT&T Foundation.  The grant will be used by PEF to enhance teacher collaboration - a highly effective tool for spreading great ideas to help all students - through use of our newly designed website, www.pefchattanooga.org, as well as to improve electronic fundraising capabilities. More...

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION

The Public Education Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving student achievement in Hamilton County public schools. Our efforts are privately funded, and we could use your help.

Please join us as a partner for strong schools by contributing to our work atwww.pefchattanooga.org.