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...
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In a twist worthy of a bad sitcom plot, the Achievement School District (ASD) in Tennessee is finally packing up and heading home, but...
Tennessee Education News
A heated debate broke out at last week’s school board study session meeting over whether to call students’ time off in December “Christmas” or...
Tennessee Education News
Wise carpenters and contractors generally follow the rule to measure twice and cut once. Tennessee education policymakers should do the same when it comes...
Tennessee Education News
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...
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A number of Tennessee schools experienced lockdowns this week amid a flurry of hoaxes and nearby incidents. Crossville schools—Martin Elementary, Cumberland County High School,...
Tennessee Education News
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga has suspended all fraternity and sorority activities in response to a hazing investigation initiated this week UTC officials...
Tennessee Education News
The University of Memphis’ Office of Multicultural Affairs has been closed due to a law passed that dismantles the department’s diversity, equity, and inclusion...
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
The Hamilton County Board of Education (HCBE) is set to implement a strict cell phone policy, effective October 1, 2025, which prohibits students from...
Tennessee Education News
U.S. News & World Report just released its 2025-26 best public high schools rankings for the nation, and several schools in Tennessee are high...
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...
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An elementary school in Westmoreland has issued a ban on energy drinks for students effective this week. Westside Elementary School, in Macon County, issued...
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Move-in day is done, and classes have begun in Knoxville for the University of Tennessee. More students than ever are expected to be in...
Tennessee Education News
The Princeton Review’s annual list of college rankings is out, and topping the list of the 25 most beautiful college campuses in the country...
Tennessee Education News
By: JC Bowman, Contributing Education Editor Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the thrilling adventure of navigating the wild world of education policy! Picture this:...
Tennessee Education News
On May 9, 2025, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee enacted Public Chapter 453, which modifies various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated, including Titles 4,...
Tennessee Education News
Tennessee Department of Education data shows that state public school students will receive $272 less than students enrolled in Gov. Bill Lee’s private school...
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
by Kaylee Joslyn and Patrick Basnett Tennessee has embarked on a transformative journey in education by mandating 40 minutes of unstructured daily recess for...
Tennessee Education News
University of Tennessee President Randy Boyd provided an update to University faculty and employees regarding the recent controversy over the apparent continuation of DEI...
Tennessee Education News
Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) has agreed to settle allegations that it violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by failing to adequately accommodate...
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Parents of three Williamson County Schools female students are suing the school district after they say their seventh-grade daughters were made uncomfortable when a...
Tennessee Education News
By: JC Bowman, TriStar Daily Contributing Education Editor As inflation continues to challenge American households, the financial burden of higher education weighs heavily on...
Tennessee Education News
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...
Tennessee Education News
Everybody loves lists of “the best,” especially when one of your favorites makes it into the top rankings. As the school year kicks off,...
Tennessee Education News
In Tennessee, the threat of federal budget cuts in education looms large. This is a possible crisis that will ripple through the state, affecting...
Tennessee Education News
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...
Tennessee Education News
By: JC Bowman, Contributing Education Editor In politics, there is a truth: the hand that feeds you can choke you with the same hand...
Tennessee Education News
In the ongoing debate over education policy, states and school districts find themselves in a precarious position. While they seek greater control over their...
Tennessee Education News
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...
