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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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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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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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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...
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Tennessee educators seeking to purchase a home may now have access to additional financial assistance through the Tennessee Housing Development Agency‘s (THDA) Homeownership for...
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Few subjects make lawmakers, educators, and parents more uncomfortable than discussing potty training. Yet a debate that recently surfaced in Utah has highlighted a...
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If there is one thing government bureaucrats have mastered, it is spending other people’s money while convincing themselves it is an “investment” to benefit...
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There was a time when the people of Memphis believed their public schools could not possibly become any more complicated. Then the Bill &...
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In the Governor’s race, State Representative Monty Fritts emphasizes the importance of education through his personal story. He underscores his strong belief in the...
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Congressman John Rose envisions a future for education in Tennessee grounded in conservative values and a belief in every student’s potential. During my interview...
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During my interview with Senator Marsha Blackburn, it was clear she is passionate about education, and if she becomes Tennessee’s governor, education will be...
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By State Rep. Mark White, guest opinion For decades, Americans have been told that student success rises and falls based on the amount of...
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I interviewed the top candidates for Tennessee’s next governor. Other candidates were invited, but only three accepted. Each was thoughtful, professional, and deeply engaged...
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The Trump administration’s FY 2027 education budget proposal sends a clear message: Washington seeks less control, fewer programs, and a notably smaller federal role...
Opinion - Editorial
As a mother, there is nothing more important to me than knowing my children are safe when I drop them off at school. In...
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The University of Memphis has partnered with the University of Arkansas, the University of Mississippi, and the University of Tennessee Health Science Center to establish a new Mid-South AI Research Consortium,...
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The 114th General Assembly did not sit still on education. Lawmakers advanced a wide slate of policies—expanding school choice, increasing funding, addressing workforce shortages,...