Politics

Tennessee State of the State Preview and Thoughts

Feb 03, 2024 at 09:06 am by JC Bowman

State of the State speeches are highly significant for governors as they allow them to communicate their vision, priorities, and plans to the citizens and lawmakers of the sta.... Read More

Lee to Deliver the State of the State

Jan 30, 2024 at 03:20 pm by JC Bowman

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced he will deliver the State of the State address to the General Assembly on Monday, February 5 at 6 p.m. CST. The joint session will take p.... Read More

Universal Vouchers Could Be Costly

Jan 24, 2024 at 02:50 pm by JC Bowman

The push for universal vouchers in Tennessee is flawed at this time and fiscally questionable. This proposed legislation, as planned by Governor Lee, is not income-tested and.... Read More

Education 2024 and Beyond

Jan 04, 2024 at 01:49 pm by JC Bowman

The 2024 legislative session should be interesting. While Governor Bill Lee has proposed universal vouchers, this issue will continue to garner attention and debate. The succe.... Read More

The Impending Battle Over Universal Vouchers

Dec 14, 2023 at 11:22 am by JC Bowman

The debate over universal school vouchers at the Tennessee General Assembly will be a battle. Voucher supporters enjoy the home-field advantage and the bully pulpit of the gov.... Read More

Dark Money Harms Policies and Silences Citizen Voices

Nov 30, 2023 at 08:47 pm by JC Bowman

Dark money refers to funds spent in politics and lobbying where the donors' identities are not disclosed. Without transparency, it can shape policies and influence elections w.... Read More

Upholding Promises on Veterans Day

Nov 09, 2023 at 08:55 pm by JC Bowman

November 11th is the day when the United States celebrates Veterans Day, marking the end of World War 1. On this day we express gratitude to every military veteran for their u.... Read More

School Choice Is Not Going Away

Nov 07, 2023 at 11:36 am by JC Bowman

To be successful in gaining public support, public education must have the support of taxpayers, voters, and parents. Education is not a one-size-fits-all system and what may.... Read More

Driving is a Privilege

Oct 26, 2023 at 01:22 pm by JC Bowman

Every morning most of us are off to our destination—work, school, or other locations. Most of us are responsible and conscientious drivers. Still, too many drivers.... Read More

Education is a Critical Investment

Oct 05, 2023 at 11:34 am by JC Bowman

I am thrilled about the future of public education in Tennessee. It will ensure that every student receives a high-quality education that prepares them for success in the mode.... Read More

Labor Day in America 2023

Sep 01, 2023 at 01:20 pm by JC Bowman 27

Labor Day, we honor and recognize the contributions and achievements of people who work. The credit for establishing Labor Day as a federal holiday celebrated on the first Mon.... Read More

Transparency is Critical in Government

Jun 29, 2023 at 01:21 pm by JC Bowman 40

It is recognized that governments lie to their citizens and that we are, regrettably, governed by people who are sometimes corrupt. That is undesirable, but it is an unpleasan.... Read More

Educator Challenges Still Remain

Jun 22, 2023 at 05:17 pm by JC Bowman 28

Teacher vacancies are problematic in Tennessee and challenges remain. Data from the Tennessee Department of Education shows 67 percent of Tennessee schools started the school.... Read More

The Evocation of Artificial Intelligence and Social Media

May 31, 2023 at 03:10 pm by JC Bowman 84

During the COVID pandemic, we watched online learning fail to deliver the results hoped for by education policymakers. We have not even understood what worked and what failed..... Read More

Good Intentions Meets Ineffective Bureaucracy

May 26, 2023 at 09:59 am by JC Bowman 28

Educators have argued about approaches to reading instruction since public education began. A one-size-fits-all solution to reading does not work for everyone. Our state has c.... Read More