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.
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,...
By: JC Bowman, TriStar Daily Contributing Education Editor Ah, college! The time of your life when you’re expected to discover your passion, which usually...
By JC Bowman, TriStar Daily Contributing Education Editor On August 13, 2025, Secretary of Education Linda McMahon traveled to Knoxville, Tennessee. It was part...
By: JC Bowman, TriStar Daily Contributing Education Editor As inflation continues to challenge American households, the financial burden of higher education weighs heavily on...
By: JC Bowman, TriStar Daily Contributing Education Editor Public education is at a crossroads, and it seems we’ve inadvertently taken a long detour into...
The recent lawsuit of Marie Feagins hangs heavy over Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MACS). She was the superintendent until being removed. Dr. Roderick Richmond is...
In the ongoing debate over education policy, states and school districts find themselves in a precarious position. While they seek greater control over their...
The landscape of higher education is evolving rapidly, and several emerging trends demand our immediate attention. In Indiana, for instance, the college-going rate has...
The Tennessee Board of Education is talking about change. They want to eliminate the requirement for high school students to study a foreign language...
A great new study by Allan Monteclaro and Jean Raoet sheds light on the first year of teaching. That first year will challenge energy, confidence, and...
In the political landscape of education, the phrase “drain the swamp” resonates with anyone committed to eradicating the corrosive influences of cronyism and inefficiency...
A recent poll from the TennesseeCAN Action Fund shows support among 500 likely Republican voters for expanding the Tennessee Education Freedom Scholarship Program (EFA). The poll...
In the grand tapestry of American education, teacher unions were once seen as noble defenders of the classroom—champions not only of teachers but of...
Joseph Padilla, a school board member in Wilson County, emphasized the necessity of increased parent involvement in education. Padilla is absolutely right. Our organization,...
Education leaders stand before mountains of data—test scores, attendance records, numbers piled high like sandbags against a rising tide. The true challenge lies not...
Tennessee high school students who took Advanced Placement (AP) exams earlier this year can view their scores starting Monday, July 7, 2025, at www.apstudents.collegeboard.org. Scores...
TCAP, or the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program, is the standardized testing program managed by the Tennessee Department of Education. It assesses student performance in...