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Opinion - Editorial
More than a month into the start of school, and with over $146 million in taxpayer money funding the Governor’s voucher plan, there are...
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A University of Tennessee assistant professor of queer anthropology, Tamar Shirinian, shared a vile social media post expressing her disgusting take on not only...
Opinion - Editorial
A coach at Northwest High School in Montgomery County was removed by the principal during halftime of a recent game. Coach Trey Campbell, a...
Tennessee Political News
Republican Rep. John Rose, running for Governor in 2026, posted a social media comment on his plans for his education chief if elected that...
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Let’s dive into the deep end of the pool that is the U.S. Department of Education‘s budget proposal for FY 2026. It feels like tuning into...
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Ah, chronic absenteeism—a term that sounds like a fancy medical diagnosis but is actually just a polite way of saying, “Hey, where is everyone?”...
Opinion - Editorial
By: Kristi Dunn, Contributing Opinion Writer As a parent, I want the same thing every mom or dad wants—schools where our kids feel supported,...
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By: JC Bowman, Contributing Education Editor The Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury has released Research Recap: A Timeline of the Road to TISA. In 2022,...
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By JC Bowman, Contributing Education Editor In the once vibrant halls of American schools, where laughter and conversation filled the air, a new sound...
Opinion - Editorial
By: JC Bowman, Contributing Education Editor In the field of education, I frequently receive emails and letters from educators and parents throughout the state....
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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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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...
Opinion - Editorial
Teachers’ unions wield their power like a blunt instrument against their opponents and their own members. The National Education Association (NEA) and the American...
Public Safety
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,...
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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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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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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:...
Tennessee Political News
A federal district judge in Maryland has struck down the U.S. Department of Education’s attempts to do away with diversity, equity, and inclusion practices...
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,...
Opinion - Editorial
-By: C. Richard Archie, Opinion Contributor Civics classes were all the rage once upon a time. We wanted our general population to be appraised...
Business and Economic News
By: JC Bowman, TriStar Daily Contributing Education Editor Ah, college! The time of your life when you’re expected to discover your passion, which usually...
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...