Ballad Health Foundation Has Received A $50,000 Grant From The East Tennessee Foundation To Support Kindergarten Readiness In 17 School Districts In Northeast Tennessee. The Funding Will Be Used To Administer The Brigance Early Childhood Screening Test, Serving Over 6,000 Students Each Year And Helping Educators Identify Developmental Needs, Especially In The Aftermath Of The Pandemic. The Three-Year Program Is Part Of A $400,000 Initiative, With Ballad Health Matching Funds Raised Up To $200,000. Officials Say The Project Is Crucial For Preparing Children For Kindergarten And Supporting The Future Of The Appalachian Highlands.