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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?”...
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This Labor Day, we take a moment to reflect and celebrate. This holiday, nestled between summer and autumn, honors the American worker—the backbone of...
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, TriStar Daily Contributing Education Editor Ah, Tennessee, we have created a teacher licensure system that could confound even the most determined...
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
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 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,...
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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
By JC Bowman, TriStar Daily Contributing Education Editor On August 13, 2025, Secretary of Education Linda McMahon traveled to Knoxville, Tennessee. It was part...
Tennessee Education News
By: JC Bowman, TriStar Daily Contributing Education Editor As inflation continues to challenge American households, the financial burden of higher education weighs heavily on...
Tennessee Education News
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...
Tennessee Education News
In Tennessee, the threat of federal budget cuts in education looms large. This is a possible crisis that will ripple through the state, affecting...
Tennessee Education News
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...
Tennessee Education News
By: JC Bowman, Contributing Education Editor In politics, there is a truth: the hand that feeds you can choke you with the same hand...
Tennessee Education News
In the ongoing debate over education policy, states and school districts find themselves in a precarious position. While they seek greater control over their...
Tennessee Education News
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...
Tennessee Education News
The Tennessee Board of Education is talking about change. They want to eliminate the requirement for high school students to study a foreign language...
Tennessee Education News
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 Education News
In Tennessee, some schools and districts are in trouble. There aren’t enough teachers.
Tennessee Political News
In the political landscape of education, the phrase “drain the swamp” resonates with anyone committed to eradicating the corrosive influences of cronyism and inefficiency...
Opinion - Editorial
A recent poll from the TennesseeCAN Action Fund shows support among 500 likely Republican voters for expanding the Tennessee Education Freedom Scholarship Program (EFA). The poll...
Tennessee Political News
In the grand tapestry of American education, teacher unions were once seen as noble defenders of the classroom—champions not only of teachers but of...
Tennessee Education News
Joseph Padilla, a school board member in Wilson County, emphasized the necessity of increased parent involvement in education. Padilla is absolutely right. Our organization,...
