Are They Setting My Children Up for Failure

Washington, D.C. – President Donald Trump, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and other leaders are pressing states and localities to do everything they can to reopen America’s schools safely this fall.

The cost of missing school—especially for rural and low-income students—is staggering.

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Tennessee Department of Education Penny Schwinn’s statement on Governor’s Recommendation to Extend School Closures

Nashville, TN – Today, Tuesday, March 24th, 2020, Tennessee Department of Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn released the following statement on Governor Bill Lee’s announcement recommending school districts remain closed through April 24th: 

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Tennessee Governor Bill Lee’s COVID-19 Bulletin #1

Nashville, TN – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee’s daily press conferences can be viewed live each day this week through Thursday at 3:00pm CT here.

Governor Lee has also established a website specific to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) updates which can be found here.

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Tennessee Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn issues Statement on School Closures

Nashville, TN – Today, Monday, March 16th, 2020, Tennessee Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn released the following statement on Tennessee Governor Bill Lee’s announcement around school closures:

“We thank Governor Lee for encouraging school districts to close through the end of the month in order to protect the health and well being of Tennessee’s students, teachers, and entire communities across the state.

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Tennessee Governor Lee releases Statement about Statewide School Closure

Nashville, TN – Today, Monday, March 16th, 2020, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee issued the following statement regarding statewide school closure:

“As the response to COVID-19 (Coronarvirus) evolves, I urge every school district in Tennessee to close as soon as practically possible, with all schools expected to close by Friday, March 20th, 2020 at the latest.”

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