JC Bowman is a contributing education, editor for Tri-Star Daily, and the executive director of Professional Educators of Tennessee, a nonpartisan teacher association with over 40 years in education. He began his career as a high school social sciences and special education teacher in Tennessee. Since 2011, he has focused on legislative priorities and policy assessment at Professional Educators. Previously, he served as Chief Policy Analyst for Florida Governor Jeb Bush, contributing to the school code revision. A respected speaker and author, he has appeared nationally in various media and events. He is a Marine Corps veteran, meritoriously promoted twice. He lives in Nashville, Tennessee, with his wife Bethany, and they have two adult daughters and six grandchildren.
Tennessee’s food and beverage manufacturing industry is not only a significant contributor to the state’s economy, it is also a testament to the power...
Wise carpenters and contractors generally follow the rule to measure twice and cut once. Tennessee education policymakers should do the same when it comes...
Neetu Arnold is a Paulson Policy Analyst at the Manhattan Institute, where she specializes in K–12 and higher education. Her work has been featured in the...
This is the first year of Tennessee Governor Bill Lee’s Education Freedom Scholarship program, and the administration is already proclaiming success, asserting that all...
Navigating the educational system for children with special needs can be overwhelming, especially during Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings. Mandated by the Individuals with...
This Labor Day, we take a moment to reflect and celebrate. This holiday, nestled between summer and autumn, honors the American worker—the backbone of...
By: JC Bowman, Contributing Education Editor The Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury has released Research Recap: A Timeline of the Road to TISA. In 2022,...
By JC Bowman, Contributing Education Editor In the once vibrant halls of American schools, where laughter and conversation filled the air, a new sound...
By: JC Bowman, Contributing Education Editor In the field of education, I frequently receive emails and letters from educators and parents throughout the state....
By JC Bowman, Contributing Education EditorTennessee’s teacher evaluation system, primarily the Tennessee Educator Acceleration Model (TEAM), represented initial progress in evaluation reform. The state...
By: JC Bowman, contributing education editor The Trump administration’s recent decision to withdraw support for the Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) program has ignited a significant...
By JC Bowman, TriStar Daily Contributing Education Editor Ah, Tennessee, we have created a teacher licensure system that could confound even the most determined...
Welcome to Tennessee, the land of Elvis, moonshine, and a teacher evaluation system as straightforward as a country song played in reverse. If you’ve...
By: JC Bowman, Contributing Education Editor Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the thrilling adventure of navigating the wild world of education policy! Picture this:...
On May 9, 2025, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee enacted Public Chapter 453, which modifies various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated, including Titles 4,...