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Elkmont, Tennessee, is known for many things. Part of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, it’s one of the largest and busiest campgrounds in the park, with access to Little River and Jakes Creek and the trailheads for numerous hiking trails. The stunning 80ft Laurel Falls is a short hike away. In May and June,
Professional Educators of Tennessee (PET) takes its role in advocacy for public educators and education policy very seriously. Our association’s emphasis on active participation, individual action, and collective effort demonstrates a comprehensive approach to ensuring educators’ voices are heard and respected in the decision-making processes that impact their profession. By empowering educators to engage with
News from Professional Educators of Tennessee Data Collection, Transparency, and Student Privacy JC Bowman Professional Educators of Tennessee have consistently advocated prioritizing student privacy, the appropriate use of student data, and a balance between student protection and support for innovation and legitimate educational progress. While we are concerned about excessive regulations, we want to emphasize
The Importance of Fathers and Mentors in a Young Person’s Life In today’s world, the presence of a strong father figure or mentor can make all the difference in a young person’s life. The book May I Call You Dad by Mark White, with a foreword by Marsha Blackburn, serves as a powerful testament to
School districts across Middle Tennessee have dealt with potential threats this week that ended up being non-credible. However, at least four minors have been arrested for their roles in spreading these threats. News 2 has found that Tennessee law that made school threats a zero-tolerance offense has led to a surge in expulsions. Nevertheless, law
President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order to expand school choice across the country. While this policy could allow more students access to alternatives outside of public schooling, critics warn it might divert essential funding from public schools and exacerbate educational inequalities. Why It Matters Access to school choice programs varies widely by state.
January 24, 2025 at 4:09 p.m. by Ellen Gerst A bill that would bar members of the public from commenting on proposed developments in front of local government bodies has been proposed in the Tennessee statehouse. It’s part of an effort to stimulate affordable housing by making it easier for developers to get projects approved, the
024 U.S. ‘Report Card’ Reveals Troubling Decline in Reading, Stagnation in Math The latest results from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), commonly known as the Nation’s Report Card, paint a sobering picture of the state of American education. The 2024 findings reveal that students have fallen significantly behind in reading while making only
A rare 1823 copy of the Declaration of Independence was sold at auction for $477,650 by a man who found it last year in a Nashville thrift store for $2.48. From Thrift Store Treasure to Fortune: Declaration Copy’s Amazing Journey A Nashville music technician’s $2.48 thrift store gamble turned into a life-changing windfall when his
The next generation of Tennessee students can achieve their most ambitious dreams when empowered with a substantive education. Gov. Bill Lee knows this and is endorsing the Education Freedom Scholarship Act to ensure that K-12 students reach their full potential, no matter their ZIP code or socioeconomic status. Unless the Tennessee legislature approves Gov. Lee’s initiative, the state
