Education

Why Memphis Matters

Mar 06, 2023 at 11:36 am by JC Bowman 4

In Rutherford County the conversation is naturally about Murfreesboro and Rutherford County.  However, as Rutherford County continues to grow at record paces, it is impor.... Read More

#RutherfordFaces: Meet Shanna Groom, new Health Services supervisor for RCS

Mar 03, 2023 at 09:16 am by Voice Wire 6

By GRAYSON LEE MAXWELLQ: Tell me about your position, what does the health services supervisor do?  A: So, the health services supervisor and homebound supervisor is over.... Read More

MTSU’s Bill Ketron Discusses ‘MTSU/Meharry Medical School Program’

Mar 03, 2023 at 08:39 am by Justin Stokes 46

Just like the rest of the country, Tennessee is facing a projected shortage of physicians in the coming years. Scheduled to impact everyone, this critical issue will largely i.... Read More

Experience Matters in Education

Feb 28, 2023 at 05:33 pm by JC Bowman 24

We must keep our most effective educators in the classroom and public education. We are losing too many good educators due to frustration, increased job demands, workload, and.... Read More

Meet the Newly Hired and the First Assistant Safety Director for the Rutherford County Schools

Feb 24, 2023 at 06:45 am by Voice Wire

Rutherford County, TN - Sean Martin has been named as the first assistant safety director for Rutherford County Schools. In 2006 Martin began his career with Murfreesboro Poli.... Read More

ACLU-TN Statement on Transgender Youth Healthcare Ban Passing House

Feb 23, 2023 at 07:00 pm by Voice Wire

On February 23, 2023, the Tennessee House passed HB 1, which would ban what the ACLU says is "...the only evidence-based medical care for transgender people under 18." A.... Read More

Commentary: Reject Federal Money for Education, Really? by JC Bowman

Feb 16, 2023 at 11:30 am by JC Bowman

Historically, the Federal Government had limited involvement in Public Education. That changed in 1965 when President Lyndon Johnson signed the Elementary and Secondary Educat.... Read More

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

Submitted Commentary - Why I'm a Lover of Libraries

Feb 10, 2023 at 08:15 am by cghattas

Submitted by Carol Ghattas - Growing up on East Main, I was within easy walking distance of Linebaugh Public Library, then located on East College Street. That would be reason.... 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

Follow the Money in Education and Politics

Jan 31, 2023 at 09:11 pm by JC Bowman

It is critical that Tennesseans and Americans trust their election process. Almost certainly, cash is being funneled into obscure organizations in our state to attempt to infl.... Read More

Gift of a Bike is Changing the Course for Some Murfreesboro Residents

Jan 19, 2023 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire 57

(Murfreesboro, TN) Sometimes, a true gift that can change the direction of a life - - comes on two wheels. Adult bicycles are needed at Greenhouse Ministries in Murfreesboro..... Read More

MTSU Center Lands $500K Grant to Relaunch Mental Health First Aid Certification on campus

Jan 16, 2023 at 09:00 am by Voice Wire 1

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Members of the MTSU campus community soon will be trained in how to notice and respond to mental health and addiction challenges commonly expe.... Read More