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Washington Countyâs elected government and education leaders were told Thursday the regionâs workforce has not seen the type of growth that is being experienced in other parts of Tennessee. Jon Smith, who heads East Tennessee State Universityâs Bureau of Businesses and Economic Research, said the labor market in Johnson City and Kingsport has been declining for nearly a decade. âOur region has been left out of the explosive gains that have been seen in Knoxville, Nashville and other parts of the state,â Smith told County Commissioners and county Board of Education members at a joint workshop held at the Jonesborough Visitors Center. ....
Itâs being called a valuable tool to help educators and policymakers assess the strengths and learning needs of students coming into the school system. The Early Developmental Instrument is a questionnaire taken by teachers in Canada, Australia and more than 80 communities in the United States â including Washington County â to measure a childâs ability to meet age appropriate developmental expectations. Last month, members of the Washington County Board of Education heard a report on EDI data collected in a survey taken in the fall of 2019. That survey included 1,207 children from 18 schools in both the Johnson City and Washington County school systems. ....
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The following programs are free and open to the public to attend virtually: The True Black History Museum (Virtual Black History Exhibit) will be on display virtually on Monday, Feb. 15, at 7 p.m. This museum was established to preserve the history of African American people and educate others on the contributions they have made to mankind. The collection is comprised of over 1,000 artifacts dating from the late 1700s to the 21st century. Go to http://bit.ly/3q2Buz1 to register and receive the link to attend. A “Black Lives Matter vs. Blue Lives Matter Discussion” will take place Monday, Feb. 22, at 5 p.m. via Zoom. A diverse discussion panel will present different perspectives on the topic, not only addressing the problem but also working toward providing solutions. Panelists include Trevor King, an activist; ETSU alumna Susan Swanay; ETSU student Amyre Cain; Karl Turner, chief of the Johnson City Police Department; and Cesar Gracia, chief of ETSU Public Safety. Go to ....
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