The Tennessee Department of Education extended learning programs is seeking qualified peer reviewers for the Lottery for Education Afterschool Program (LEAP) grant competition. Qualified applicants will evaluate proposals for the LEAP grant that will begin with the 2020–21 program year. The peer review process is designed to ensure each grant is objectively awarded on the […]

The following is a great resource to share with parents regarding a new EBT benefit. If families are already receiving SNAP they will automatically receive the benefit. If families have a free/reduced price lunch eligible child and are not a current SNAP beneficiary, they will need to apply. Families of children who receive free or […]

Youth development and summer learning providers across Tennessee are preparing for a summer filled with uncertainty and stepping up in innovative ways to support youth, families, and communities. We have heard your concerns about how to maintain engagement throughout an atypical summer, and we understand your anxieties as you navigate these uncharted territories.  To support […]