Education and the Next Governor of Tennessee

May 15, 2026 at 10:18 am by JC Bowman

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 w.... Read More

Education will be a Top Priority for Senator Marsha Blackburn as Governor

May 15, 2026 at 10:11 am by JC Bowman

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 central to.... Read More

Congressman John Rose’s Vision for Education in Tennessee

May 15, 2026 at 10:11 am by JC Bowman

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 with Rose, i.... Read More

The Importance of Education to State Representative Monty Fritts

May 15, 2026 at 10:10 am by JC Bowman

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 powe.... Read More

Happy Mother's Day!

May 08, 2026 at 07:30 pm by JC Bowman

It might not always be true, but it’s as close to reality as you can get on Mother’s Day: everybody loves their mother. For far too long, my customized ringtone fo.... Read More

Fifty First with a Bullet

Apr 30, 2026 at 12:20 pm by JC Bowman

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 remains a bottom-t.... Read More

Changing Accountability in the Education Savings Account Program

Apr 23, 2026 at 03:43 pm by JC Bowman

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.... Read More

When Expansion Outpaces Clarity: Tennessee’s Latest Voucher Amendment

Apr 21, 2026 at 02:37 pm by JC Bowman

In public policy, design matters. Not just what a law says, but what it allows, assumes, and sets in motion. The latest amendment to HB1881, which expands Tennessee’s Ed.... Read More

Special Education is a Moral Imperative for Tennessee

Apr 17, 2026 at 12:37 pm by JC Bowman

In American education, special education too often receives insufficient attention in political discourse. This oversight is troubling because it affects countless Tennessee f.... Read More

Your Digital Life is Your Real Life

Apr 09, 2026 at 12:19 pm by JC Bowman

The line between online and offline has blurred. The way we scroll, post, react, and connect shapes our relationships, confidence, and communities.  In essence, your dig.... Read More

The Intersection of Immigration and Schools

Mar 27, 2026 at 03:06 pm by JC Bowman

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 important. It’s about whether t.... Read More

Stuck in the Middle

Mar 23, 2026 at 10:43 am by JC Bowman

If you have ever driven in Nashville traffic while being tailgated by a pickup truck and passed by a Prius going 95 miles per hour, then congratulations—you already unde.... Read More

The Promise and Perils of Virtual Schools

Mar 10, 2026 at 12:52 pm by JC Bowman

In the constantly changing world of education, virtual schools represent both innovation and controversy. In Tennessee, these public virtual schools use technology to teach st.... Read More

Memphis-Shelby County Schools: A Crossroads of Control and Accountability

Mar 09, 2026 at 03:01 pm by JC Bowman

  The future of Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS), Tennessee's largest district, teeters on the brink amid talks of a state oversight board. This proposal, driven by.... Read More

Student Discipline Remains a Challenge

Feb 23, 2026 at 10:36 am by JC Bowman

The issue of student discipline remains a pressing concern in our educational landscape, affecting teachers, students, and the overall effectiveness of our schools. The curren.... Read More