Education

Commentary: Building a Better Pipeline: New Teacher Corps

Oct 20, 2022 at 10:30 pm by JC Bowman 5

Commentary: When it comes to educating a child, nearly everything is contingent on the quality of the teacher in the classroom. Teachers make a difference when it comes to the.... Read More

Building a Better Teacher Pipeline with Grow Your Own

Oct 18, 2022 at 03:30 pm by JC Bowman 5

Tennessee is a unique state, not only because we have incredibly talented citizens, but because of our geography. We border eight states. That can be an advantage and a disadv.... Read More

Oakland high student featured at Frist Museum

Oct 14, 2022 at 11:08 am by Voice Wire 5

Fernanda Morelos-Gomez is an Oakland High School senior whose artwork Like Yesterday, was selected for the 2022 TN Young Artists Show. Five students were selected to have.... Read More

Meet Steve Bingham, Riverdale registrar

Oct 13, 2022 at 06:35 pm by Voice Wire 11

With 33 years in education, Bingham explains his ‘why,’ and what keeps him moving Q: How did you begin your career in education?   A: I have been with.... Read More

MTSU among 19 institutions selected for national initiative to close equity gaps for students

Oct 10, 2022 at 11:00 pm by Voice Wire 1

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN) As a member of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities, Middle Tennessee State University is among 19 member institutions.... Read More

'Winner’s Circle' homecoming events await MTSU students, alumni

Oct 06, 2022 at 07:54 pm by Voice Wire 7

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — MTSU students, alumni and Blue Raider fans are preparing for mid-October homecoming festivities. The Student Government Association .... Read More

Couplehood: The Battle Over a Hole in the Bucket Becomes a Ballad

Oct 03, 2022 at 06:50 pm by Paulette Jackson 1

There’s a hole in the bucket, dear Liza, dear Liza, There’s a hole in the bucket, dear Liza, a hole. Then mend it, dear Henry, dear Henry, dear Henry,Then mend i.... Read More

Today's Commentary: Building a Better Pipeline with Educator Prep

Sep 28, 2022 at 11:34 pm by JC Bowman

Like everyone else, Rutherford County educators are concerned about the quality and quantity of applicants entering the field of education. Talented adults who want to teach f.... Read More

Public Education: Academic Schizophrenia, Quiet Quitting, and Change

Sep 23, 2022 at 10:16 am by JC Bowman

by JC Bowman - Professional Educators of Tennessee My late father-in-law Dr. Robert O’Bannon, a noted college professor, coined a phrase he called “acade.... Read More

Letter to the Editor: All About School Choice

Sep 21, 2022 at 04:31 pm by Voice Wire

Letter to the Editor: I recently spoke at the Tennessee Charter School Commission hearing in support of American Classical Academy Rutherford, a proposed charter school in my.... Read More

States that lack enough childcare workers

Sep 15, 2022 at 09:05 pm by Voice Wire 2

  Over the last two and a half years, the COVID-19 pandemic put a spotlight on the importance of childcare to the U.S. economy. Throughout the pandemic, stressed-out.... Read More

Children Are More Important Than Test Scores

Sep 15, 2022 at 08:58 pm by JC Bowman

“Public Education” is on the lips of every politician during every election cycle. Yet, the debate continues across our state and nation. If it is doing well or if.... Read More