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One of the most difficult challenges educators face is managing chronic behavioral issues while meeting the needs of every student in the classroom. For...
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Sports are an integral part of a community and often the lifeblood of a school. Sometimes that gets lost in our education system. Music,...
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Tennessee has made significant progress on teacher pay. We should acknowledge it. The state has steadily raised the minimum teacher salary, reaching $50,000 for...
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A new feature in TriStar Daily, Tennessee Education Notebook, aims to inform and strengthen the conversation about education across our state. We provide clear...
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Tennessee is entering an important phase in public education funding next year. The 2026–27 school year marks the final year of the transition from...
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Racial harassment has no place in our schools. Discrimination has no place in a modern society. Yet, we must be careful not to rush...
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There are moments when common sense should override bureaucracy, anger, and institutional defensiveness. A five-year-old child with autism needing a criminal defense lawyer is one...
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Manipulating a student’s grade is never harmless. It carries serious implications. The allegations surrounding grade changes and credit recovery in Metro Nashville Public Schools...
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Washington has a knack for turning a practical question into a partisan food fight. The latest example is the Head Start program. In August,...
Tennessee Education News
Teaching can feel like riding a bull in a rodeo. You prepare as best you can. You study the challenge ahead, tighten your grip,...
Opinion - Editorial
Labor Day is more than the unofficial end of summer, a three-day weekend, or a final chance for a backyard cookout. At its heart,...
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Federal education funding is not free money. It comes from taxpayers, is appropriated for specific purposes, and carries legal obligations from Washington to the...
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The Cat in the Hat, with his whimsical, mischievous charm, has been hijacked for something far more sinister, and it’s landing teenagers in hot...
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Speaker of the House Cameron Sexton has confirmed on This Week with Bob Mueller that a possible state-level audit of Metro Nashville Public Schools is under...
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What is unfolding in Smith County, Tennessee, regarding its education budget crisis may soon be mirrored in other communities across the state. Other communities...
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On August 18, 2026, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued new guidance on student discipline and compliance with Title...
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I hate cancer. It killed my grandmother. I have never had cancer myself, and for that I am deeply grateful. But recently, high white...
Tennessee Education News
On June 25, 2026, the Federal Communications Commission voted 2–1 to launch a “top-to-bottom” review of the E-Rate program, the federal program that has...
Tennessee Education News
There was a time when returning to school followed a familiar rhythm. Summer was winding down. Families were buying school supplies. Teachers were preparing...
Tennessee Political News
When hiring a school superintendent, clarity is non-negotiable. This isn’t about popularity or political maneuvering; it’s about finding a leader who drives student achievement...
Opinion - Editorial
Every school year begins with optimism. New backpacks. New shoes. New teachers. Nervous kindergarteners. Excited parents. Yellow school buses returning to Tennessee roads. And...
Tennessee Education News
The law changing teacher sick leave in Tennessee has generated more confusion than controversy. Social media posts and hallway conversations have left some educators...
Tennessee Education News
The overwhelming majority of Tennessee educators are dedicated professionals who devote their lives to helping children succeed. They arrive early, stay late, mentor struggling...
Tennessee Education News
Somewhere along the way, education crossed the line from using data to support learning to collecting data simply because technology makes it possible.
Tennessee Education News
If you want to understand Tennessee school lunch, imagine a giant federal nutrition octopus extending one tentacle from Washington, another through Nashville, and several...
Opinion - Editorial
As a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, I’m compelled to share some vital insights that transcend mere political discourse. My commitment...
Opinion - Editorial
At a time when the line between personal expression and professional responsibility seems increasingly blurred, a principal in mid-state Tennessee serves as a cautionary...
Tennessee Education News
Whenever a state changes its teacher licensure requirements, critics are quick to ask the same question: Are we lowering standards? In Tennessee’s case, the...