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,...
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...
By JC Bowman, TriStar Daily Contributing Education Editor Ah, Tennessee, we have created a teacher licensure system that could confound even the most determined...
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:...
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...
On May 9, 2025, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee enacted Public Chapter 453, which modifies various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated, including Titles 4,...
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 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...
Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) has agreed to settle allegations that it violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by failing to adequately accommodate...
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...
During the Great Debate in the Tennessee Legislature over Governor Bill Lee’s School Voucher Scheme, proponents found it necessary to sweeten the pot in...
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...
Tri Star Daily publisher Steve Gill and contributor Scottie Nell Hughes joined Fox 17’s Nashville in Focus to discuss issues, including controversy around a...