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Transforming Public Education since 1989

EMPOWERING

EVERY LEARNER

We are a small but mighty team that embraces the power of diversity to identify, develop, and deploy transformative practices to ensure every student has the tailored supports necessary to experience success in learning and in life. 

Supporting ALL students to succeed in learning and life!

35

Years in Service

150+

Public Schools Served

750k+

Students Impacted

Our Impact Changes Lives

We partner with families, schools, and community organizations to invest in student, teacher, and administrator development. 

IMPACTING EDUCATION

Our College and Career Success team empowers students with crucial insight, mentorship, and practical experiences, facilitating a seamless transition to college and career pathways. 

STUDENT SUPPORT

Our Project Inspire team recruits and develops new teachers by cultivating diverse, passionate, and talented individuals who want to make an impact on historically underserved students in the Chattanooga community.

NEW TEACHER DEVELOPMENT

Our Innovation Hub works to integrate innovative learning and leading opportunities through teacher and administrator development initiatives including the world-leading Volkswagen eLab initiative.

INNOVATION & LEADERSHIP

Our Research and Effectiveness team conducts foundational research and program evaluation that informs how we identify, develop, and refine all of our  efforts, ensuring our best laid plans have the intended positive impact!

RESEARCH AND EFFECTIVENESS

Over 50% of current residents identify as teachers of color.

Current Impact Numbers:

National Center for Teacher Residencies

Hamilton County Schools

Key Partners:

PEF's Project Inspire is a leader in the Black Educator Initiative aimed at supporting incoming Black teacher residents and connecting them to excellent Black teacher leaders in Hamilton County Schools for mentorship.

Black Educator Initiative

Purposeful Impact

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