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JC Bowman

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.

Opinion - Editorial

By: JC Bowman, Contributing Education Editor In the field of education, I frequently receive emails and letters from educators and parents throughout the state....

Tennessee Education News

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...

Tennessee Education News

By JC Bowman, TriStar Daily Contributing Education Editor Ah, Tennessee, we have created a teacher licensure system that could confound even the most determined...

Tennessee Education News

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...

Tennessee Education News

By JC Bowman, TriStar Daily Contributing Education Editor On August 13, 2025, Secretary of Education Linda McMahon traveled to Knoxville, Tennessee. It was part...

Tennessee Education News

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...

Tennessee Political News

In the political landscape of education, the phrase “drain the swamp” resonates with anyone committed to eradicating the corrosive influences of cronyism and inefficiency...

Opinion - Editorial

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...

Tennessee Education News

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 Education News

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...

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