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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,...
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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...
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In public policy, design matters. Not just what a law says, but what it allows, assumes, and sets in motion. The latest amendment to...
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In American education, special education too often receives insufficient attention in political discourse. This oversight is troubling because it affects countless Tennessee families and...
Tennessee Education News
By any honest measure, the student attendance crisis is no longer a quiet concern—it is a challenge in public education. Across Tennessee, from our...
Opinion - Editorial
The line between online and offline has blurred. The way we scroll, post, react, and connect shapes our relationships, confidence, and communities. In essence,...
Tennessee Education News
Spend enough time around public schools in Tennessee, and you notice a peculiar kind of déjà vu. The names change. The binders get thicker...
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In the spring of 1987, as the earth awakened around us, I walked beside my grandfather, Charles Green—a man whose hands had shaped the...
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Tennessee lawmakers are correct: good policy begins with good data. But in the debate over HB 793/SB 836, the issue isn’t whether data is...
Opinion - Editorial
Tennessee is poised to pass legislation limiting screen usage in classrooms, and on this issue, there is consensus—no one wants children sitting in front...
Opinion - Editorial
The state of childhood today starkly reflects our societal priorities, technological advancements, and a disquieting detachment from the world that once nurtured imagination and...
Opinion - Editorial
Virtual schools have gained popularity, especially since the pandemic. In 2021-22, over 726 full-time virtual schools enrolled nearly 580,000 students across the United States,...
Tennessee Education News
The future of Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS), the largest school district in Tennessee, hangs in the balance as discussions of a potential state oversight...
Opinion - Editorial
Student discipline has become a hot topic, not just in Tennessee but across the nation, driving teachers out of the classroom faster than you...
Tennessee Sports News
In a move that could make even the most seasoned Tennessee high school sports fans raise an eyebrow, the state is advancing legislation (HB1785/SB1822)...
Opinion - Editorial
Walking into many classrooms across Tennessee today reveals a troubling trend: students are often isolated behind screens, spending more time with software than with...
Tennessee Education News
The issue of student discipline remains a pressing concern in our educational landscape, affecting teachers, students, and the overall effectiveness of our schools. The...
Opinion - Editorial
The Supreme Court has clarified the First Amendment rights of high school students through four significant cases. These rulings illustrate the balance between students’...
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It’s President’s Day again—time for a national holiday that celebrates the folks who’ve sat in the most uncomfortable chair in the world — the...
Opinion - Editorial
In the circus often referred to as Tennessee politics, last week Governor Bill Lee took to the center ring with his final State of...
Tennessee Education News
Nashville, TN — Professional Educators of Tennessee has sent an open letter to State Commissioner of Education Lizzette Reynolds regarding the possibility of a...
Tennessee Political News
Date: Feb. 2, 2026 Location: House Chamber, State Capitol As we reflect on Governor Bill Lee’s tenure during his final State of the State...
Opinion - Editorial
In an age where entertainment, information, and connectivity are just a fingertip away, we navigate a digital landscape that looks less like a playground...
Tennessee Education News
In the ever-evolving landscape of educational technology, Google Classroom stands out as a robust, comprehensive solution for K12. While emerging tools may offer specialized...
Opinion - Editorial
One year ago today, January 22, 2025, a tragic school shooting occurred at Antioch High School in the Antioch neighborhood of Nashville, Tennessee. Seventeen-year-old...
Opinion - Editorial
I talk about education a lot. It has been my life’s work for over forty years. If I had to do it over again,...
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My wife, Bethany, is an entertainment writer. It affords me an occasional opportunity to explore a hobby of taking pictures and going to musical...
Tennessee Education News
The brave new world of K-12 education, where school choice options like education savings accounts, vouchers, and charter schools are emerging like dandelions in...