Mike Sparks Viewpoint: Why Steve Jobs’ Commencement Speech Should Be Required Viewing
By Mike Sparks ’You’ve got to find what you love,’ Steve Jobs The late Steve Jobs and co-founder of Apple has been called the Thomas Edison of his time. […]
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Gov. Lee Unveils Bold $59.5B Vision to Make Tennessee ‘Nation’s Capital of Innovation
Gov. Bill Lee on Monday set out his vision for Tennessee as he delivered his seventh State of the State address during a joint session of the General Assembly. Lee […]
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13 Signs You Have Street Smarts
By Carolyn Steber In a perfect world, no one would have to be street smart. We’d all be able to walk alone in strange cities, or casually stroll home after […]
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Charles Jones: Preserving History While Building the Future
Charles Charles & Milky Way Farms: Preserving History While Building the Future Yesterday, I had the opportunity to have lunch with 94-year-old Charles Jones. Jones owns to Milky Way Farm. […]
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National report names Rutherford schools among highest for post-pandemic academic recovery
#RCSStrongSchools: Rutherford one of three Tennessee counties specifically mentioned in joint report from Harvard and Stanford universities Rutherford County Schools February 12, 2025 A newly released national report names […]
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Dr. Larry Burriss: Trump Administration Reshuffles Pentagon Media Spaces Amid Controversy
Editor’s Note: Reflections on Free Expression As an MTSU media student who has had the privilege of learning from Dr. Larry Burris about the profound importance of the First Amendment, […]
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The Education Association with a Voice in Nashville
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 […]
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JC Bowman: Data Collection, Transparency, and Student Privacy
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, […]
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The Importance of Fathers and Mentors in a Young Person’s Life: Mike Sparks
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 […]
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False threats lead to concerns, arrests in multiple Middle TN school districts
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 […]