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Congressman John Rose envisions a future for education in Tennessee grounded in conservative values and a belief in every student’s potential. During my interview...
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During my interview with Senator Marsha Blackburn, it was clear she is passionate about education, and if she becomes Tennessee’s governor, education will be...
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In the Governor’s race, State Representative Monty Fritts emphasizes the importance of education through his personal story. He underscores his strong belief in the...
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I interviewed the top candidates for Tennessee’s next governor. Other candidates were invited, but only three accepted. Each was thoughtful, professional, and deeply engaged...
Opinion - Editorial
There are moments in history when a state or nation seems to stand at a crossroads, and the air itself feels heavy with grievance,...
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It might not always be true, but it’s as close to reality as you can get on Mother’s Day: everybody loves their mother. For...
Tennessee Education News
The Trump administration’s FY 2027 education budget proposal sends a clear message: Washington seeks less control, fewer programs, and a notably smaller federal role...
Opinion - Editorial
Every year, like a sequel in a bad movie, Tennessee receives its annual report card on education funding—and, shocker, the news is not good....
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The 114th General Assembly did not sit still on education. Lawmakers advanced a wide slate of policies—expanding school choice, increasing funding, addressing workforce shortages,...
Tennessee Education News
The recent changes to Tennessee’s Education Savings Account (ESA) program mark a strategic shift rather than a sweeping expansion, focusing on redefining accountability rather...
Tennessee Education News
In public policy, design matters. Not just what a law says, but what it allows, assumes, and sets in motion. The latest amendment to...
Opinion - Editorial
In American education, special education too often receives insufficient attention in political discourse. This oversight is troubling because it affects countless Tennessee families and...
Tennessee Education News
By any honest measure, the student attendance crisis is no longer a quiet concern—it is a challenge in public education. Across Tennessee, from our...
Opinion - Editorial
There are moments in public life when ambiguity deserves patience—when a poorly chosen phrase or an awkward interaction should be weighed with charity before...
Opinion - Editorial
The line between online and offline has blurred. The way we scroll, post, react, and connect shapes our relationships, confidence, and communities. In essence,...
Tennessee Education News
Spend enough time around public schools in Tennessee, and you notice a peculiar kind of déjà vu. The names change. The binders get thicker...
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In the spring of 1987, as the earth awakened around us, I walked beside my grandfather, Charles Green—a man whose hands had shaped the...
Opinion - Editorial
Tennessee lawmakers are correct: good policy begins with good data. But in the debate over HB 793/SB 836, the issue isn’t whether data is...
Opinion - Editorial
Tennessee is poised to pass legislation limiting screen usage in classrooms, and on this issue, there is consensus—no one wants children sitting in front...
Opinion - Editorial
If you have ever driven in Nashville traffic while being tailgated by a pickup truck and passed by a Prius going 95 miles per...
Opinion - Editorial
The state of childhood today starkly reflects our societal priorities, technological advancements, and a disquieting detachment from the world that once nurtured imagination and...
Opinion - Editorial
Virtual schools have gained popularity, especially since the pandemic. In 2021-22, over 726 full-time virtual schools enrolled nearly 580,000 students across the United States,...
Tennessee Education News
The future of Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS), the largest school district in Tennessee, hangs in the balance as discussions of a potential state oversight...
Opinion - Editorial
Student discipline has become a hot topic, not just in Tennessee but across the nation, driving teachers out of the classroom faster than you...
Tennessee Sports News
In a move that could make even the most seasoned Tennessee high school sports fans raise an eyebrow, the state is advancing legislation (HB1785/SB1822)...
Opinion - Editorial
Walking into many classrooms across Tennessee today reveals a troubling trend: students are often isolated behind screens, spending more time with software than with...
Tennessee Education News
The issue of student discipline remains a pressing concern in our educational landscape, affecting teachers, students, and the overall effectiveness of our schools. The...
Opinion - Editorial
The Supreme Court has clarified the First Amendment rights of high school students through four significant cases. These rulings illustrate the balance between students’...