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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Pro Football Hall of Famer and University of Tennessee alumnus Peyton Manning returned to Knoxville on Aug. 31 to recognize four...
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Teaching can feel like riding a bull in a rodeo. You prepare as best you can. You study the challenge ahead, tighten your grip,...
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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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Usually, where there is smoke, there is fire. Two things, caught my eye this week about Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS). That is particularly...
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Schools depend on authority. Boards govern. Administrators manage. Principals lead. Teachers teach. Students are expected to respect the adults responsible for their education and...
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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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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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Tennessee lawmakers have long proclaimed that accountability is the cornerstone of education policy. Test the students. Grade the schools A–F. When the numbers fall...
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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...
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There was a time when returning to school followed a familiar rhythm. Summer was winding down. Families were buying school supplies. Teachers were preparing...
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Every school year begins with optimism. New backpacks. New shoes. New teachers. Nervous kindergarteners. Excited parents. Yellow school buses returning to Tennessee roads. And...
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The law changing teacher sick leave in Tennessee has generated more confusion than controversy. Social media posts and hallway conversations have left some educators...
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The overwhelming majority of Tennessee educators are dedicated professionals who devote their lives to helping children succeed. They arrive early, stay late, mentor struggling...
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Somewhere along the way, education crossed the line from using data to support learning to collecting data simply because technology makes it possible.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Association of American Educators (AAE) and Professional Educators of Tennessee (PET/ProEdTN) today announced an affiliated partnership designed to expand support for...
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Professional Educators of Tennessee has never claimed to be a union, nor have we sought to become one. We respect every educator’s right to...
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If you want to understand Tennessee school lunch, imagine a giant federal nutrition octopus extending one tentacle from Washington, another through Nashville, and several...
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A University of Tennessee-led partnership has been awarded up to $160 million over the next decade from the National Science Foundation to launch a...
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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...
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By JC Bowman and Karolyn Marino Education statistics often show numbers in government reports: enrollment increases in some places, decreases in others, higher spending,...
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The Tennessee Department of Education has released its 2025-26 district-level TCAP results, which show continued academic progress across the state and provide educators, families,...
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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...
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Public education debates are fast-paced and can be overwhelming. Issues such as vouchers, curriculum choices, testing, accountability, AI, Chromebooks, and textbooks come up quickly....
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Williamson County Schools Superintendent Jason Golden has announced he is stepping down to become Associate Director of Schools for Finance, Administration, and Legal Services...
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The percentage of students claiming to have disabilities — and thus qualifying for accommodations such as extra time for assignments and tests — is...
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By: Steve Gill There are few things conservatives love more than free markets. There are also few things conservatives fear more than open-ended government...
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By: Chris Hughes There are many legitimate arguments about school choice, and despite the best efforts from the Left, it’s really hard to argue...
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Recently, I joined WKRN News anchor Tori Gessner on a story about teacher attrition. Tennessee saw the largest percentage decline in its teacher workforce between...