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The state of Tennessee released its Educator Preparation Report Card online Thursday.
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Tennessee Educator Preparation Report Card results 'encouraging' for local schools

The Tennessee Board of Education released the third annual Educator Preparation Report Card Thursday, allowing Tennesseans a look at the progress of education preparation providers and college education programs toward key education priority areas in Tennessee.

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State Board of Education identifies improvements in third annual educator preparation report card

NASHVILLE— On Thursday, the Tennessee Board of Education released the annual Educator Preparation Report Card, a tool for Tennesseans to learn more about the progress of educator preparation providers toward the Board’s key priority areas.

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Taking action in crisis: Physician-artist spreads word through ETSU residency that ‘Art saves lives,’ with focus on opioid epidemic

Dr. Eric Avery is a visual artist, a physician, a psychiatrist, an educator and an activist. This spring at East Tennessee State University, Avery is also the Basler Chair of Excellence for the Integration of the Arts, Rhetoric and Science, acting as a resident professional, teaching and bringing his craft to campus and the community.

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In “The First Soldier: Hitler as Military Leader,” published by Yale University Press, Dr. Stephen G. Fritz of ETSU’s Department of History challenges the common characterization of Hitler as an ill-informed fantasist whose erratic decision-making undermined the German military’s efforts in World War II and led to defeat.
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Dr. Stephen G. Fritz publishes new book on ‘Hitler as Military Leader’

A recently published book written by an East Tennessee State University history professor sheds new light on Adolf Hitler’s abilities as a military commander and strategist.

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FILE -- In this Nov. 7, 2018, file photo, Governor-elect Bill Lee speaks during a news conference in the Capitol in Nashville, Tenn. Lee has named three cabinet picks and six senior staff selections. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
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Gov. Bill Lee announces Future Workforce Initiative, local educators weigh in

Gov. Bill Lee announced Wednesday a new initiative meant to increase science, technology, engineering and math training in K-12 schools.

Feb 14, 2019 at 6:36 PM
Gov. Bill Lee answers questions from the media during a visit to Gestamp Inc., in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Friday, Feb. 1, 2019. Last week, the governor announced his first legislative initiative, the Governor’s Investment in Vocational Training.
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Local education leaders discuss regional and state push for vocational education

As demand for workers in technical fields increases and higher education costs for prospective students continues to rise throughout the country and region, many Tennesseans are beginning to think that the university path simply isn’t for everyone.

Updated Feb 13, 2019 at 11:51 PM
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ETSU announces fall dean’s list

East Tennessee State University has announced the names of students who attained a grade point average qualifying them for inclusion in the dean’s list for the fall 2018 semester. To receive this honor, students must successfully complete a minimum of 12 hours of undergraduate coursework with no grade below ‘B-’ in any course taken, and a grade point average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale.

Updated Feb 12, 2019 at 10:52 AM
Turner, a Prairie View A&M University research scientist and former Kentucky State University interim president, was one of the first scholars to study the important role of African Americans in Appalachia.
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"Black hands building the south:" William Turner discusses important role of Appalachia in black history

The experiences of people of color in Appalachia are often overlooked in many historical discussions about the region, which usually focus on the Scotch-Irish settlers who came to define understandings of contemporary mainstream Appalachian culture.

Updated Feb 12, 2019 at 9:17 AM
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Hickenbotham joins Tusculum optometry college's faculty

GREENEVILLE – Dr. Adam Hickenbotham, a 15-year optometric professional who holds two doctorate degrees and has served in academia, private practice and executive positions in private industry has joined the leadership team of the Niswonger College of Optometry at Tusculum University, according to a press release from the university.

Feb 11, 2019 at 5:43 PM
“Johnson City Collects: Recent Acquisitions to the Reece Museum’s Collection” is on display at East Tennessee State University’s Reece Museum through Feb. 22, with 73 new additions to the museum’s collection from 13 donors.
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‘Johnson City Collects’ exhibit highlights recent Reece Museum acquisitions

“Johnson City Collects: Recent Acquisitions to the Reece Museum’s Collection” is on display at East Tennessee State University’s Reece Museum through Feb. 22, with 73 new additions to the museum’s collection from 13 donors.

Feb 11, 2019 at 12:00 AM
Rhiannon Dunn, pictured with students, and other Science Hill teachers are excited that they have been given the green light to start their own #ProjectLit chapter at Science Hill.
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Science Hill hoping #ProjectLit will help uncover students’ love of reading

Science Hill is joining a national grassroots effort to help students find books that they can relate to, all in hopes of helping students uncover a love of reading that they may not even know they have.

Feb 9, 2019 at 3:38 PM
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Tusculum professor develops program exploring acts of kindness

GREENEVILLE – Two people are heading for the same building at roughly the same time, and the first one to arrive holds the door open so the other can pass through the entrance first.

Feb 9, 2019 at 3:33 PM
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Johnson City Schools announces Teachers of the Year

Johnson City Schools is proud to announce our 2018-2019 District Level Teachers of the Year. These teachers were honored by their schools as building teachers of the year before being selected by a district-wide committee that included former teachers of the year and administrators.

Feb 8, 2019 at 11:51 PM
Top from left: Bostic, Davenport, Frazier and Garcia. Bottom from left: Harper, Shanks, Stynka and Wilson
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Roan Scholars Leadership Program selects eight students for Class of 2023

The Roan Scholars Leadership Program at East Tennessee State University has selected eight high school seniors to join the Roan Class of 2023.

Feb 8, 2019 at 3:52 PM
Dr. Wilsie Bishop, vice president for health affairs and professor in the College of Public Health at East Tennessee State University, was awarded the Demetria N. Gibbs Outstanding Chair Award at the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) annual meeting.
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ETSU’s Bishop receives Southern Association of Colleges and Schools award

Dr. Wilsie Bishop, vice president for health affairs and professor in the College of Public Health at East Tennessee State University, was awarded the Demetria N. Gibbs Outstanding Chair Award at the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) annual meeting.

Feb 8, 2019 at 3:52 PM
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