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Commentary: The 2023 Tennessee State of the State Preview on Education

Feb 10, 2023 at 04:00 pm by JC Bowman

Commentary Submitted by JC Bowman - Governor Bill Lee gives his 5th State of the State Speech on Monday, February 6, 2023. He will certainly mention education..... Read More

Commentary - Ensuring Salary Increases Reach Educator Pockets

Feb 10, 2023 at 02:00 pm by JC Bowman

Commentary Submited by JC Bowman, executive director of Professional Educators of Tennessee - As long-time advocates for educator salaries increase, the Professional Educ.... Read More

Submitted Commentary - For the Love of Valentine’s Day: Not Just One Day … But For Life.

Feb 10, 2023 at 11:00 am by Paulette Jackson

LOVE - Submitted Commentary by Paulette Jackson: For those of us who may not be familiar with the beginnings of St. Valentine’s Day, it was a feast day in the Catholic r.... Read More

Commentary: The Role of Law Enforcement in Education

Feb 10, 2023 at 07:45 am by JC Bowman

Reducing school violence is a national imperative. Frequently school officials and police officials have different perceptions of the role of law enforcement in public educati.... Read More

OPINION (Submitted by "Waterman") - Influencing the Influencers: Who is Behind the Decisions?

Feb 10, 2023 at 06:17 am by Waterman

Opinion Submitted by Waterman - In his January 13 piece, Laboratories of Democracy, J.C. Bowman writes, “One constant we safeguard is that schools must be responsive to.... Read More

Opinion: Welcome Back Bingo

Jan 02, 2023 at 09:33 pm by Chloe Cerutti 3

Welcome Back Bingo - Bingo has long been a popular game of chance most often associated with those elderly who have too much time on their hands.  A game reliant mor.... Read More

Commentary: Looking at Attendance and Dropout Issues in Tennessee

Nov 03, 2022 at 07:46 pm by JC Bowman 9

We have seen the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) grab headlines in recent days. Pundits are quick to proclaim that the sky is falling, but the truth is the.... Read More

Democracy Hangs in the Balance - VOTE ACCORDINGLY

Oct 31, 2022 at 04:42 pm by Chloe Cerutti 83

COMMENTARY: Democracy Hangs in the Balance – VOTE ACCORDINGLY - Across this nation, Americans are witnessing a breakdown of democratic values sweeping the land.&nbs.... Read More

"Bill Lee and his legislative minions do not deserve another term in office"

Oct 25, 2022 at 01:45 pm by Chloe Cerutti 8

OPINION: Bill Lee and his legislative minions do not deserve another term in office This governor and a number of Republican legislators are running for reelection on the bas.... Read More

OPINION: Submission: "Democracy Hangs in the Balance - VOTE ACCORDINGLY

Oct 12, 2022 at 07:20 pm by Chloe Cerutti 3

Across this nation, Americans are witnessing a breakdown of democratic values sweeping the land.  That is clearly in evidence by the loss of personal freedoms, attacks on.... Read More

Submitted: I'm a Lot Like You Were

Oct 10, 2022 at 06:59 pm by Waterman 4

Editorial Submitted: My father was a child of the Great Depression. He was raised in meager circumstances and under a hard work ethic. He served for 20 years in the Unites Sta.... Read More

Commentary: For the Women of Tennessee - Choice is on the Ballot

Oct 01, 2022 at 11:49 am by Chloe Cerutti

For the Women of Tennessee – Choice is on the Ballot The war on women’s reproductive rights continues.  No longer limited solely to surgical abortion Republi.... Read More

COMMENTARY: "Right to Work" Amendment 1 is unnecessary, anti-labor and anti-union

Sep 24, 2022 at 01:23 pm by Chloe Cerutti 1

“Right to Work” Amendment 1 is unnecessary, anti-labor and anti-union   Make no mistake about it, the term “Right to Work” is intentionall.... Read More

Reasons for Seasons

Sep 06, 2022 at 11:08 am by cghattas 2

I’m a huge fan of fall in Middle Tennessee. No, not for the football or pumpkin spice, but for the changes brought on through God’s design—cooler temperature.... Read More

Commentary: "Why Didn't Tennesseans Vote?"

Aug 31, 2022 at 04:01 pm by Chloe Cerutti 2

Why Didn’t Tennesseans Vote?  “All Politics is Local” – Tip O’Neill.  This quote from the late Speaker of the House is a reminder of.... Read More