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The law changing teacher sick leave in Tennessee has generated more confusion than controversy. Social media posts and hallway conversations have left some educators...
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The overwhelming majority of Tennessee educators are dedicated professionals who devote their lives to helping children succeed. They arrive early, stay late, mentor struggling...
Tennessee Education News
Somewhere along the way, education crossed the line from using data to support learning to collecting data simply because technology makes it possible.
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Professional Educators of Tennessee has never claimed to be a union, nor have we sought to become one. We respect every educator’s right to...
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If you want to understand Tennessee school lunch, imagine a giant federal nutrition octopus extending one tentacle from Washington, another through Nashville, and several...
Opinion - Editorial
As a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, I’m compelled to share some vital insights that transcend mere political discourse. My commitment...
Opinion - Editorial
At a time when the line between personal expression and professional responsibility seems increasingly blurred, a principal in mid-state Tennessee serves as a cautionary...
Tennessee Education News
By JC Bowman and Karolyn Marino Education statistics often show numbers in government reports: enrollment increases in some places, decreases in others, higher spending,...
Tennessee Education News
Whenever a state changes its teacher licensure requirements, critics are quick to ask the same question: Are we lowering standards? In Tennessee’s case, the...
Tennessee Education News
Williamson County Schools Superintendent Jason Golden has announced he is stepping down to become Associate Director of Schools for Finance, Administration, and Legal Services...
Opinion - Editorial
Fathers play a crucial role in children’s lives. Their presence is important for children’s emotional, social, and mental growth. Research shows that fathers make...
Tennessee Education News
Recently, I joined WKRN News anchor Tori Gessner on a story about teacher attrition. Tennessee saw the largest percentage decline in its teacher workforce between...
Tennessee Education News
Few subjects make lawmakers, educators, and parents more uncomfortable than discussing potty training. Yet a debate that recently surfaced in Utah has highlighted a...
Tennessee Education News
There was a time when the people of Memphis believed their public schools could not possibly become any more complicated. Then the Bill &...
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Memorial Day is not just another long weekend to celebrate. For families who have lost loved ones who sacrificed their lives for their country,...
Opinion - Editorial
Public policy debates sometimes reveal something deeper than regulatory language or bureaucratic procedure. The proposed revisions to teacher licensure policy in Tennessee are one...
Tennessee Education News
In the Governor’s race, State Representative Monty Fritts emphasizes the importance of education through his personal story. He underscores his strong belief in the...
Tennessee Education News
Congressman John Rose envisions a future for education in Tennessee grounded in conservative values and a belief in every student’s potential. During my interview...
Tennessee Education News
During my interview with Senator Marsha Blackburn, it was clear she is passionate about education, and if she becomes Tennessee’s governor, education will be...
Tennessee Education News
I interviewed the top candidates for Tennessee’s next governor. Other candidates were invited, but only three accepted. Each was thoughtful, professional, and deeply engaged...
Opinion - Editorial
There are moments in history when a state or nation seems to stand at a crossroads, and the air itself feels heavy with grievance,...
Opinion - Editorial
The National Education Association has spent years positioning itself as the moral authority on public education. It claims to stand for inclusion, justice, and...
Tennessee Education News
The Trump administration’s FY 2027 education budget proposal sends a clear message: Washington seeks less control, fewer programs, and a notably smaller federal role...
Opinion - Editorial
Every year, like a sequel in a bad movie, Tennessee receives its annual report card on education funding—and, shocker, the news is not good....
Tennessee Education News
The 114th General Assembly did not sit still on education. Lawmakers advanced a wide slate of policies—expanding school choice, increasing funding, addressing workforce shortages,...
Tennessee Education News
The recent changes to Tennessee’s Education Savings Account (ESA) program mark a strategic shift rather than a sweeping expansion, focusing on redefining accountability rather...
Tennessee Education News
In public policy, design matters. Not just what a law says, but what it allows, assumes, and sets in motion. The latest amendment to...
Opinion - Editorial
In American education, special education too often receives insufficient attention in political discourse. This oversight is troubling because it affects countless Tennessee families and...