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 […]
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Donald Trump School Choice Executive Order: Here’s Who’s Impacted
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 […]
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2024 U.S. ‘Report Card’ Reveals Troubling Decline in Reading, Stagnation in Math
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, […]
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Thrift Store Treasure: Michael Sparks’ $2 Declaration Purchase Brings $477,650 at Auction
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. […]
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Republicans who vote against TN Education Freedom Act will be primaried and lose | Opinion
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 […]
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Rutherford County Schools has announced its 2024-2025 Teachers of the Year
January 23, 2025 Rutherford County Schools has announced its 2024-2025 Teachers of the Year. Three teachers were chosen as district level winners and will be submitted for recognition at the […]
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Rutherford County Schools’ ESL Student Numbers Climb: School Board Calls for Additional Financial Resources
Rutherford County, Tenn — The Rutherford County School Board recently passed a resolution addressing the significant growth in its English Learner (EL) student population, highlighting financial concerns and calling for […]
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Religious Freedom Debate Sparked by Tennessee School Ten Commandments Bill
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Giving public schools across the Volunteer State the choice to post the Ten Commandments is the goal of a Middle Tennessee lawmaker. Critics say the idea crosses […]
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Dr. Larry Burriss: TikTok’s Choice: Sell or Leave? Understanding the Real Issue
TIK TOK RESTRICTIONS 01/13/2025 Editor’s Note: As both a Tennessee state legislator and an MTSU marketing student graduating with a second bachelor’s degree in media, I find myself at a […]