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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

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

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

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

Editorial by Charlie Baum: Grading scale changes will benefit Tennessee students

Aug 31, 2022 at 12:42 pm by Voice Wire 1

Editorial: The start of a new school year is always an exciting time for students that is full of changes and new beginnings. That is especially true for high school students.... Read More