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Tennessee’s public schools are changing because the state itself is changing. Families are relocating. Birth rates are declining. Housing costs are rising. Parents have...
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When I started teaching in the early 2000’s, my district received 80 applications for each opening. Today, schools are asking a different question: How...
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We can’t raise teacher pay without raising the bar, and we can’t raise the bar without raising teacher pay. That isn’t a contradiction. It’s...
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Parents deserve a clear answer to a simple question: Is my child learning what he or she needs to know? Too often, they receive...
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has launched a new institute aimed at helping businesses and students adapt to rapidly changing technology,...
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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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Memphis-Shelby County Schools does not have an August hiring problem. It has a year-round retention problem that becomes impossible to hide when classrooms open....
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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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By Karolyn Marino Schools with emotionally intelligent leaders have a welcoming, calm atmosphere. School climate is often felt more than seen. Strong principals bring...
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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...
Tennessee Education News
By JC Bowman and TC WeberProfessional development should make teachers more skilled, confident, and independent. It should sharpen professional judgment, not replace it. Tennessee...
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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...
Tennessee Education News
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has broken ground on the 865 Neyland entertainment district, a major mixed-use development planned between Neyland Stadium and Thompson-Boling...
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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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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...
Tennessee Education News
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is reporting record enrollment and improved student retention as the university begins the 2026-27 academic year. New enrollment data...
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,...
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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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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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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...
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...
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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...