| TennesseeCoalition
for Tennessee's Future
Founded in April 2002 by representatives from Tennessee's
major statewide K-12 organizations, the Coalition for
Tennessee's Future states
that its purpose is to obtain adequate state funding
for the state's K-12 public schools. Member organizations
include the Tennessee School Systems for Equity, the
Tennessee
Education Association (TEA), Tennessee
School Boards Association (TSBA), and the Tennessee
Association of School Business Officials (TASBO).
Contant the Tennesse School Boards Association:
Tennessee School Boards Association
101 French Landing
Nashville, TN 37228
Toll free: (800) 448-6465
Phone: (615) 741-0666
FAx: (615) 741-2824
Public
Education Network Local Affiliates: Hc*excell
- The Education Foundation
HC*EXCELL describes itself as a private non-profit
foundation which advocates quality education for Hamblen
County students and enlists community resources to
support and promote excellence and achievement in
education.
P.O. Box 2245
Morristown, TN 37816
Phone (423) 586-2778
Fax (423) 587-0097
Nashville
Public Education Foundation The Metropolitan Nashville Public Education
Foundation's mission is to be a catalyst for systemic reform in Metro Nashville
Public Schools in order to provide excellence in education for all public school
students. P.O. Box 50640
Nashville,
TN 37205
Phone (615) 383-6773
Fax (615) 292-7573
Partners in
Public Education (Memphis) Partners in Public Education states
that it raises funds and builds support for reform in Memphis City Schools –
the 20th largest public school district in the Nation. With contributions from
corporations, foundations and individuals, PIPE supports innovations and improvements,
expands opportunities for teachers and students, advocates on legislative and
governmental matters, and strengthens the base of community support. 4646 Poplar Street, Suite 535
Memphis, TN 38117
Phone (901) 682-8100
Fax (901) 682-7004
Public
Education Foundation (Chattanooga) The Foundation states
that its primary goal is high achievement for all children. As it strives towards
this goal, the Foundation encourages and supports Hamilton County schools, both
individually and systematically, in their efforts to become more effective. 100 East 10th Street, Suite 500
Chattanooga,
TN 37402
Phone (423) 265-9403
Fax (423) 265-9832
Stand for Children
Stand for Children is a grassroots advocacy organization
that advocates for state and local programs that improve
the lives and well-being of children, particularly in
the areas of education and health care. Their mission
is to “teach everyday people how to join together
in an effective grassroots voice in order to win concrete,
long- lasting improvements for children.” They
are a national organization with state affiliates in
Massachusetts, Oregon, and Tennessee.
209 10th Avenue South, #300
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 726-1414
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