Blog, Resources, & Events

By sharing strategies, lessons learned, tools, and know-how from state advocates and national partners, PIE Network is a resource multiplier and people connector, helping champions think bigger and work smarter.

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2025 Eddies Awards: Best Kept Secret

October 8th, 2025
Program: Annual Summit & The Eddies!
Topics: Educator Preparation & Licensure, Standards & Curricula, Student Wellbeing, Tutoring & Expanded Learning Time
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2025 Eddies Awards: Best Defense

October 8th, 2025
Program: Annual Summit & The Eddies!
Topics: Accountability, Assessments, Charter Schools, Data Systems, Education Funding, Educator Diversity, Educator Preparation & Licensure, Educator Support & Evaluation, Public Education Options, Standards & Curricula, Support for Special Populations, Tutoring & Expanded Learning Time
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2025 Eddies Awards: Best Collaboration

October 8th, 2025
Program: Annual Summit & The Eddies!
Topics: Accountability, Assessments, Charter Schools, Data Systems, Education Funding, Educator Compensation & Career Ladders, Educator Support & Evaluation, Postsecondary Access & Success, Private Education Options, Public Education Options, Standards & Curricula, Support for Special Populations
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2024 Eddies Awards: Best Defense

August 14th, 2024
Program: Annual Summit & The Eddies!
Topics: Accountability, Assessments, Charter Schools, Data Systems, Education Funding, Educator Diversity, Standards & Curricula
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2024 Eddies Awards: Best Collaboration

August 14th, 2024
Program: Annual Summit & The Eddies!
Topics: Accountability, Assessments, Career Technical Education (CTE), Charter Schools, Data Systems, Early Learning, Early Postsecondary Opportunities, Education Funding, Educator Compensation & Career Ladders, Educator Diversity, Educator Preparation & Licensure, Educator Support & Evaluation, Postsecondary Access & Success, Private Education Options, School Boards & Governance, Standards & Curricula, Tutoring & Expanded Learning Time
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2023 Eddies Awards: Best Defense

August 29th, 2023
Program: Annual Summit & The Eddies!
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Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy Case Study

August 14th, 2023
Source: Tennessee Charter School Center
Topics: Charter Schools
Event: Virtual
PAST EVENT

Charter Authorizing by the Numbers: Highlights & Bright Spots

Sep 15, 2022
02:00pm - 03:00pm EST
Program: Advocacy & Organizing Supports, Reports
Topics: Charter Schools, Private Education Options, Public Education Options
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2022 Eddies Awards: Best Collaboration

August 25th, 2022
Program: Annual Summit & The Eddies!
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2022 Eddies Awards: Game Changer Campaign of the Year

August 25th, 2022
Program: Annual Summit & The Eddies!
Event: Virtual
PAST EVENT

The Implications of Carson v. Makin on School Choice

Aug 30, 2022
03:00pm - 04:00pm EST
Program: Advocacy & Organizing Supports
Topics: Charter Schools, Private Education Options, Public Education Options
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PIE Network Members And Partners Celebrate Tennesee’s Investments In Students 

May 5th, 2022
Program: Member Priorities
Topics: Education Funding
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Celebrating Black Leaders Driving Change Through Policy & Advocacy

February 1st, 2021
Program: Celebrating Diverse Leaders
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Black Network Leaders Challenge, Inspire, & Call Us to Action

June 11th, 2020
Program: Celebrating Diverse Leaders
Topics: Educator Diversity, Educator Support & Evaluation, Pandemic Recovery Efforts, Private Education Options, Public Education Options
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International Women’s Day: Leaders Share Candid Advice & Biggest Impact

March 8th, 2019
Program: Celebrating Diverse Leaders