There are 6 article(s) tagged Tennessee Promise:

• May 2023

  • Shelby County lags in children’s well-being, data shows

    The report from the Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth found Shelby County ranked low in health, education and economics. 

    By Aisling Mäki May 26, 2023

• August 2022

  • 19,000 local students — from last year alone — may see up to $20K in loan forgiveness

    A large number of Memphians could to see a dramatic reduction in their debt load, under a new student loan forgiveness program from President Joe Biden. But is that a good thing? 

    By Jane Roberts August 28, 2022

• December 2020

  • TnAchieves still needs mentors to help high school seniors

    Students need mentors to give guidance and support while taking the next steps after high school.

    By Linda A. Moore December 03, 2020

• November 2020

  • Wanted: Mentors willing to herd high school seniors toward higher education

    tnAchieves is looking for mentors to help students entering the TN Promise program. This year, because of COVID-19, students and mentors will use a virtual platform.

    By Linda A. Moore November 12, 2020

• November 2019

  • Mentors needed to spark Tennessee Promise students

    We have found that it only takes one hour per month to serve as a local support system to our TN Promise students, one hour a month to be part of the magic that helps students succeed.

    By Krissy DeAlejandro November 24, 2019

• April 2019

  • Alexander: Shorter FAFSA application will help 400,000 Tennessee families

    The students we most want to help are often the ones most intimidated by this federal form. The former president of Southwest Tennessee Community College in Memphis said he believes that he lost 1,500 students each semester because the complicated FAFSA discouraged students and their families from applying.

    By Lamar Alexander April 21, 2019