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JC Bowman: Teacher Mentoring in Tennessee

Teacher Mentoring in Tennessee by JC Bowman Editor’s Note: I thought I’d share this article by JC. This week I passed legislation regarding the importance of mentoring and growing fatherless rate in our nation and community. The issue, sadly seems to fall on deaf ears. I do think that an awareness and increase in volunteer

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Breaking Point: Why Tennessee Tops the Charts in American Stress Rankings

There are many different sources of stress, from inflation to work deadlines to relationship tensions. On top of those stressors, 77% of adults are stressed out by the future of the nation. Overall stress levels are not uniform across the country, though, and certain states worry more than others about specific issues. WalletHub compared the

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Historic Black School Near Stones River Battlefield Slated for Preservation

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University’s Center for Historic Preservation is working closely with alumnus and retired administrator Vincent Windrow and the Friends of Cemetery School to help preserve one of the states only remaining Black schools built during segregation. Dr. Carroll Van West “There so few surviving examples of segregated schools built in

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Hart’s Spring history originates with Namesake of Pioneer

July 27, 2021, Susan Harber, The Daily News Journal Big Hart’s Spring is one mile west of Smyrna at the head of Hart’s Branch and carries a beautiful history within our county. These waters intersect Sam Ridley Parkway West. This large branch on Taylor’s Trace was a connecting salt spring at Nashboro with Black Fox’s

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Ten Greatest Leaders in History and How to Apply Their Skills

*Originally published in BestDiplomats.org As you seek to develop your leadership style and hone the core competencies required to take on advanced roles, you can look to some of history’s most famous world leaders for inspiration. Throughout the past, the great leaders of all time acted as beacons of hope, uniting those around them to

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The Christian Faith Behind the Famous: Isaac Newton

Newton has been called “the greatest scientific genius the world has known.” Yet he spent less time on science than on theology.   By CHARLES E. HUMMEL Nature, and Nature’s Laws, lay hid in Night. God said, Let Newton be! and All was Light. –Alexander Pope Alexander Pope’s well-known epitaph epitomized Isaac Newton’s fame. Even

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Dr. Larry Burriss: Media’s Power to Shape Public Opinion: A Historical Perspective

INFLUENCE Dr. Larry Burris’s 03/17/2025 We’ve heard a lot about how powerful and influential the media are in shaping public opinion, particularly in the political arena. There seems to be this generalized fear the media are telling us what to think and do, and over the last few years have grown too powerful, and either

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Elon Musk takes familiar fraud, waste claims to Joe Rogan with DOGE discussion

Despite Musk’s high profile and near-constant posting on X, major questions remain about DOGE and what it is doing. Editor’s Note: Elon Musk is no doubt on a transparency crusade. Since taking control of Twitter (now X), Elon Musk has repeatedly highlighted instances of what he describes as wasteful spending and mismanagement under previous leadership.

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Tennessee Lawmakers Approve Legislation Prohibiting Mobile Phones in Classrooms

Tennessee Lawmakers Crack Down on Classroom Cellphone Distractions Tennessee schools are on the brink of implementing a sweeping cellphone ban, with state legislators taking decisive action to minimize digital interruptions in the classroom. House Bill 932, championed by Representative Rebecca Alexander from Jonesborough, sailed through the Tennessee House of Representatives on Monday with overwhelming support,

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27 Side Hustle Ideas to Earn Extra Cash: Ramsey Solutions

27 Side Hustle Ideas to Earn Extra Cash: Ramsey Solutions If you want to reach a savings goal, pay more toward your student loans, or just add some breathing room to your budget (thanks, inflation), side hustles are a great way to make more money. This list is your inspiration for what kind of side

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