In American education, special education too often receives insufficient attention in political discourse. This oversight is troubling because it affects countless Tennessee families and...
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The University of Tennessee, Knoxville continues to rank among the nation’s top graduate institutions, with multiple programs earning high marks in...
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...
An elementary school in Westmoreland has issued a ban on energy drinks for students effective this week. Westside Elementary School, in Macon County, issued...
By: JC Bowman, Contributing Education Editor Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the thrilling adventure of navigating the wild world of education policy! Picture this:...
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 Department of Education data shows that state public school students will receive $272 less than students enrolled in Gov. Bill Lee’s private school...
By JC Bowman, TriStar Daily Contributing Education Editor On August 13, 2025, Secretary of Education Linda McMahon traveled to Knoxville, Tennessee. It was part...
by Kaylee Joslyn and Patrick Basnett Tennessee has embarked on a transformative journey in education by mandating 40 minutes of unstructured daily recess for...
University of Tennessee President Randy Boyd provided an update to University faculty and employees regarding the recent controversy over the apparent continuation of DEI...
Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) has agreed to settle allegations that it violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by failing to adequately accommodate...
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...
By: JC Bowman, TriStar Daily Contributing Education Editor As inflation continues to challenge American households, the financial burden of higher education weighs heavily on...
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...
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...
In the ongoing debate over education policy, states and school districts find themselves in a precarious position. While they seek greater control over their...
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...
Former Tennessee Commissioner of Education Penny Schwinn was selected by President Donald Trump to fill the number two position with the US Department of...
The University of Tennessee – Knoxville, might not have a diversity, equity, and inclusion office anymore, but it’s still pushing DEI goals with the...
A report from Nashville Business Journal revealed that Vanderbilt University is in discussions with San Francisco officials about establishing a presence in the city’s...
The recent $6.5 million settlement involving Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) and Director of Schools Dr. Adrienne Battle marks a pivotal moment in the...
The Tennessee Board of Education is talking about change. They want to eliminate the requirement for high school students to study a foreign language...
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 lawmakers, including Senator Marsha Blackburn and Congressman Andy Ogles, are looking into Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) practices at major universities in the...