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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...
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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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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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By JC Bowman, TriStar Daily Contributing Education Editor Ah, Tennessee, we have created a teacher licensure system that could confound even the most determined...
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The Hamilton County Board of Education (HCBE) is set to implement a strict cell phone policy, effective October 1, 2025, which prohibits students from...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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By: JC Bowman, Contributing Education Editor Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the thrilling adventure of navigating the wild world of education policy! Picture this:...
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On May 9, 2025, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee enacted Public Chapter 453, which modifies various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated, including Titles 4,...
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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...
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By JC Bowman, TriStar Daily Contributing Education Editor On August 13, 2025, Secretary of Education Linda McMahon traveled to Knoxville, Tennessee. It was part...
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by Kaylee Joslyn and Patrick Basnett Tennessee has embarked on a transformative journey in education by mandating 40 minutes of unstructured daily recess for...
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University of Tennessee President Randy Boyd provided an update to University faculty and employees regarding the recent controversy over the apparent continuation of DEI...
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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...
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By: JC Bowman, TriStar Daily Contributing Education Editor As inflation continues to challenge American households, the financial burden of higher education weighs heavily on...
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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...
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Everybody loves lists of “the best,” especially when one of your favorites makes it into the top rankings. As the school year kicks off,...
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In Tennessee, the threat of federal budget cuts in education looms large. This is a possible crisis that will ripple through the state, affecting...
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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...
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By: JC Bowman, Contributing Education Editor In politics, there is a truth: the hand that feeds you can choke you with the same hand...
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In the ongoing debate over education policy, states and school districts find themselves in a precarious position. While they seek greater control over their...
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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...
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Former Tennessee Commissioner of Education Penny Schwinn was selected by President Donald Trump to fill the number two position with the US Department of...
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The University of Tennessee – Knoxville, might not have a diversity, equity, and inclusion office anymore, but it’s still pushing DEI goals with the...
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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...
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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...