Voices
I Will Try Again Tomorrow
I talk about education a lot. It has been my life’s work for over forty years. If I had to do it over again, I would still choose education. It makes a difference in peo.... Read More
The Need for Mental Health Awareness in Education
In K-12 education, the need for mental health awareness has never been greater. Mental health issues, often ignored, impact a large portion of the population—1 in 5 Amer.... Read More
Time to Recalibrate Our Educational Compass
Imagine a universe where parents and educators lead the debate on education. In the current paradigm, we are playing a high-stakes game of educational chess. The result could.... Read More
It is Time To Compensate Student Teachers!
The ongoing debate over unpaid student teaching is more than just an education policy issue; it deeply reflects our societal values and priorities. This practice, firmly roote.... Read More
Respect Is Essential for Fixing the Teacher Shortage
In a world where we often hear about the "teacher shortage," it’s time to ask ourselves: What exactly does that mean? Are we short on teachers, or are we short on respec.... Read More
A Tribute to Our Veterans
“Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and hand.... Read More
United States Marine Corps Celebrates 250th Birthday
"We are few, a joyful few, a brotherhood forged in the crucible of war. He who spills his blood alongside me becomes my brother."
In this stirring address, King Henry rouses.... Read More
Diving into the Wild World of Tennessee Education
Tennessee’s education scene is built on a shaky foundation of laws and policies, including those enacted during the 2025 legislative session.
Imagine policymakers debat.... Read More
School Attendance is the Keystone of Academic Success in Tennessee
In Tennessee, school attendance is essential for educational success. No amount of advanced resources or motivational slogans can replace the simple truth that if stud.... Read More
The Gallup Poll on the Urgent Challenges in Public Schools
The recent report from the Gallup-Walton Family Foundation sheds light on the alarming state of U.S. public education, revealing a landscape fraught with challenges that threa.... Read More
Home Run for Hope
Scott Tygard and Joe Nichols, much like Ray Kinsella from the film “Field of Dreams,” are driven by an undeniable calling. Their personal stories underscor.... Read More
Voucher Rollout Raises Questions
Welcome to the inaugural year of Governor Bill Lee’s Education Freedom Scholarship program, where the administration is already popping confetti and declaring success be.... Read More
Bill Lee's EFS Voucher Plan Continues to Lack Transparency and Evade Answers
Bill Lee's EFS Voucher Plan Continues to Lack Transparency and Evade Answers
By Steve Gill
More than a month into the start of school, and with over $146 mil.... Read More
The Debt Dilemma
We must have a candid conversation about a delightful little subject that has somehow managed to become the elephant in the room: debt. Yes, that nagging little shadow that fo.... Read More
The Cycle of Violence and the Call for Compassion
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
