Tennessee policymakers and advocates are celebrating historic legislation, as Governor Lee signed the Tennessee Investment for Student Achievement (TISA) into law. The new law replaces the state’s Basic Education Program, which was passed in 1992. Below are links and excerpts from PIE Network members and partners on the passage of the new law as well […]
Organization: Tennessee Charter School Center
Tennessee Charter School Center

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Celebrating Black Leaders Driving Change Through Policy & Advocacy

Members of the PIE Network are united by our belief that education can—and should—be transformative, and that change is needed now in the ongoing fight for racial justice and educational excellence. This #BlackHistoryMonth we are celebrating some of the many Black leaders across the Network driving change through policy and advocacy. Below Network Leaders share […]
Black Network Leaders Challenge, Inspire, & Call Us to Action
The PIE Network team stands in support of Black leaders and Black communities, families, and students. It is time to end the systemic racism, dehumanization, and degradation that has led to the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and too many other Black Americans across this country. PIE Network leaders fight for an […]
International Women’s Day: Leaders Share Candid Advice & Biggest Impact

Advocacy is tough work—and many advocates face the added challenge of breaking barriers for future generations of leaders. In recognition of both Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating women leading across the Network. (Of course, this list represents just a small sample of the leaders making history in education reform. Millions of […]