Words Do Matter

Sep 12, 2025 at 03:11 pm by JC Bowman

This is a complex and challenging time in our nation’s history. The issues swirling at the local, state, and national levels are not to be underestimated, and tempers ar.... Read More

The Cycle of Violence and the Call for Compassion

Sep 11, 2025 at 10:17 am by JC Bowman

As a former history teacher, we know that humans have failed to learn from the past, leading to the recurrence of similar mistakes and challenges across different eras. We fin.... Read More

Understanding the Challenges of Teacher Evaluations in Tennessee

Aug 26, 2025 at 02:20 pm by JC Bowman

Tennessee's teacher evaluation system, primarily the Tennessee Educator Acceleration Model (TEAM), represented initial progress in evaluation reform. The state has shifted its.... Read More

Navigating Pronoun Usage in Tennessee’s Educational System

Aug 18, 2025 at 01:30 pm by JC Bowman

On May 9, 2025, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed Public Chapter 453, which amended several sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated, including Title 4, Title 8, Title 9, Cha.... Read More

Reclaiming Control from the Feds Over Education Funding

Aug 04, 2025 at 10:20 am by JC Bowman

In the ongoing debate over education policy, states and school districts find themselves in a precarious position. While they seek greater control over their educational initi.... Read More

Hard Truths Teachers Learn

Jul 28, 2025 at 03:33 pm by JC Bowman

A great new study by Allan Monteclaro and Jean Raoet sheds light on the first year of teaching. That first year will challenge energy, confidence, and patience. It's.... Read More

Premature Talk on EFA Expansion

Jul 17, 2025 at 11:01 am by JC Bowman

A recent poll from the TennesseeCAN Action Fund shows support among 500 likely Republican voters for expanding the Tennessee Education Freedom Scholarship Program (EFA). .... Read More

Trade School Numbers Are Up!

Jun 25, 2025 at 03:30 pm by JC Bowman

The increasing enrollment in trade schools reflects a significant shift in educational preferences among young adults, driven by a desire for job security, financial stability.... Read More

Celebrating the Beautiful Chaos of Fatherhood

Jun 14, 2025 at 05:19 pm by JC Bowman

  Father's Day serves as a poignant reminder to reflect on the intricate connections we share with our fathers, often revealing the deep complexities and rich layers tha.... Read More

The Swamp Thrives in Tennessee!

Jun 02, 2025 at 12:21 pm by JC Bowman

“Drain the swamp” is a phrase coined by President Trump, signifying the removal of corruption and special interests from government. Many conservatives oppose Penn.... Read More

Memorial Day Matters!

May 23, 2025 at 12:49 pm by JC Bowman

David Hume remarked, “Courage, of all national qualities, is the most precarious; because it is exerted only at intervals, and by a few in every nation.” It truly.... Read More

3rd Grade Retention

May 20, 2025 at 04:13 pm by JC Bowman

Parents, teachers, and students focus on Tennessee's third-grade retention policy as the school year ends. Tennessee has roughly 75,000 third-graders; since 2010, the state ha.... Read More

Time to Make Standardized Testing More Adaptable

May 20, 2025 at 03:44 pm by JC Bowman

Various standardized tests are used across different states and grade levels. Schools and educators must prepare for student accommodations, testing security, and other relate.... Read More

Policymakers Need to Listen to Educators

May 20, 2025 at 03:40 pm by JC Bowman

When it comes to understanding the pulse of education, no one has a better grasp than those who are on the front lines. They experience the challenges and successes firsthand..... Read More

The Connection Between Education and Crime

May 13, 2025 at 04:04 pm by JC Bowman

Research shows a strong negative correlation between education levels and crime rates: higher education levels are linked to lower crime. This is primarily due to the opportun.... Read More