The Tennessee Early Educator Awards nominations are underway! These awards aim to honor exceptional early childhood educators, elevate the early childhood education profession, and highlight the critical role high-quality early education plays for Tennessee’s children, families, and communities. Nominate your favorite Early Educator by following the link in bio and filling out the nomination form by Friday, June 6, noon Central time. 10 deserving awardees from across Tennessee will receive $1000 cash, a shopping spree at Lakeshore Learning, a trip to Nashville, and other fun surprises! #TNEarlyEducatorAwards #TNTeachers #TQEE #LoudVoicesforLittleKids #tennesseeeducator (fb)

The 2025 state legislative session just wrapped, and we’re celebrating some wins for young children and their families! A few highlights include: ✅ $5.9M to extend child care payment assistance to more working families ✅ $7.2M for salary bonuses through the WAGE$ program for child care early educators ✅ Eased regulatory burdens on child care providers making it easier to do business (while protecting child health and safety!) ✅ Expanded paid family leave for state and school employees ✅ Investments in children’s hospitals and schools for child mental health supports Check-out more wins in the full wrap-up: https://tqee.org/2025-legislative-wrapup/ As always, a huge thanks to all early childhood care and education advocates who called, emailed, showed up, and spoke out as Loud Voices for Little Kids. Together, we are making a difference! #TNEarlyEd #TNEarlyChildhood #ChildCareMatters #Loudvoicesforlittlekids #TQEE #InvestInKids #TNLeg (fb)