Tennessee Education News
A coalition of University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) students and community members gathered in downtown Chattanooga on Tuesday to protest the university’s decision...
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Tennessee Education News
52% of American Schools and Districts have begun rolling out a new program called Equitable Grading. Tennessee doesn’t mandate it yet, but local school...
Tennessee Education News
There are increasing concerns that Tennessee taxpayer money funding the voucher program promoted by Governor Bill Lee and approved by the legislature earlier this...
Tennessee Education News
WBIR TV in Knoxville reports that students in Knoxville received more state-funded school vouchers than any other city this year, according to newly released...
Tennessee Education News
This is the first year of Tennessee Governor Bill Lee’s Education Freedom Scholarship program, and the administration is already proclaiming success, asserting that all...
Tennessee Education News
Navigating the educational system for children with special needs can be overwhelming, especially during Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings. Mandated by the Individuals with...
Tennessee Education News
The White County Schools Director Kurt Dronebarger was the subject of Sparta Police and White County Sheriff’s Department intervention on July 31 after his...
Tennessee Education News
By: Emma Arns, Contributing Writer Louisiana State University (LSU) has announced its plans to develop a lecture series focused on “civil discourse and freedom...
Tennessee Education News
Welcome to the wild world of Tennessee education, where punchlines flow like sweet tea and the absurdity runs deeper than a country song about...
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...
Tennessee Education News
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...
Tennessee Education News
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...
Tennessee Education News
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,...
Tennessee Education News
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,...
Tennessee Education News
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....
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...
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...
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,...
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
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...
Tennessee Education News
An elementary school in Westmoreland has issued a ban on energy drinks for students effective this week. Westside Elementary School, in Macon County, issued...