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Latest Articles and News
Channel 3 News: Hamilton County Schools opens high-tech eLab at Volkswagen Mechatronics Academy
Hamilton County Schools has opened a new eLab at the Mechatronics Academy at Volkswagen, giving students hands-on experience with 3D printers, robotics, microcomputers, and other digital fabrication tools. Local 3 News highlights how the lab helps students build skills and explore future education and career pathways.
Channel 3 News: Hamilton County Schools opens high-tech eLab at Volkswagen Mechatronics Academy
Hamilton County Schools has opened a new eLab at the Mechatronics Academy at Volkswagen, giving students hands-on experience with 3D printers, robotics, microcomputers, and other digital fabrication tools. Local 3 News highlights how the lab helps students build skills and explore future education and career pathways.
PEF and BCS Partnership Leads to Expansion of World-Leading VW eLabs
Public Education Forward and Bradley County Schools celebrated the opening of three new Volkswagen eLabs, expanding access to hands-on STEM learning and workforce development opportunities for students across Bradley County.
PEF and BCS Partnership Leads to Expansion of World-Leading VW eLabs
Public Education Forward and Bradley County Schools celebrated the opening of three new Volkswagen eLabs, expanding access to hands-on STEM learning and workforce development opportunities for students across Bradley County.
PEF President Challener to Retire after 27 Years - Varner to Serve as Interim President During Search
Public Education Forward President Dr. Dan Challener will retire on July 31 after 27 years of leadership, leaving a legacy of partnership, innovation, and impact across public education in Hamilton County. Dr. Edna Varner will serve as interim president during the board’s search for PEF’s next leader.
PEF President Challener to Retire after 27 Years - Varner to Serve as Interim President During Search
Public Education Forward President Dr. Dan Challener will retire on July 31 after 27 years of leadership, leaving a legacy of partnership, innovation, and impact across public education in Hamilton County. Dr. Edna Varner will serve as interim president during the board’s search for PEF’s next leader.
Why we’ve changed our name to Public Education Forward
If you've been with us for a while, you know our work has continually evolved. The large PEF Timeline in our new offices shows how much our work has changed over 37 years--from helping to transform high needs elementary schools to creating a new way to prepare future teachers, from supporting students so that they become the first in their family to graduate from college to developing 21st century skills in digital fabrication labs. In these initiatives—and many more-- we’ve consistently focused on moving Public Education Forward.
Why we’ve changed our name to Public Education Forward
If you've been with us for a while, you know our work has continually evolved. The large PEF Timeline in our new offices shows how much our work has changed over 37 years--from helping to transform high needs elementary schools to creating a new way to prepare future teachers, from supporting students so that they become the first in their family to graduate from college to developing 21st century skills in digital fabrication labs. In these initiatives—and many more-- we’ve consistently focused on moving Public Education Forward.
Public Education Forward and World Quantum Day
The content, developed by partners including Public Education Foundation, the Enterprise Center and the Chicago Quantum Exchange, covers a range of entry points, such as: What makes quantum different from classical physics (a great starting point) Real-world applications like computing, sensing and secure communications Short videos and explainers that introduce key ideas without requiring a science background Activities and resources that can be adapted for different learning environments
Public Education Forward and World Quantum Day
The content, developed by partners including Public Education Foundation, the Enterprise Center and the Chicago Quantum Exchange, covers a range of entry points, such as: What makes quantum different from classical physics (a great starting point) Real-world applications like computing, sensing and secure communications Short videos and explainers that introduce key ideas without requiring a science background Activities and resources that can be adapted for different learning environments
Public Education Foundation to become Public Education Forward
After more than 35 years of investing in students, educators, and schools, Public Education Foundation (PEF) proudly announces its new name: Public Education Forward.
Public Education Foundation to become Public Education Forward
After more than 35 years of investing in students, educators, and schools, Public Education Foundation (PEF) proudly announces its new name: Public Education Forward.
Chattanooga Times Free Press: Teacher Residency Program Continues After Federal Funding Cuts
"All the residents from last year are teaching in high-need schools this year, and all the residents of this year will be teachers next year in high-need schools," Challener said in an interview. "That's because a lot of people stood up and made this happen, and that's what makes Chattanooga great, what makes Hamilton County great."
Chattanooga Times Free Press: Teacher Residency Program Continues After Federal Funding Cuts
"All the residents from last year are teaching in high-need schools this year, and all the residents of this year will be teachers next year in high-need schools," Challener said in an interview. "That's because a lot of people stood up and made this happen, and that's what makes Chattanooga great, what makes Hamilton County great."