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Rep. Mike Sparks Champions Student Mentorship and Mental Health with New Resolutions

Rep. Mike Sparks Champions Student Mentorship and Mental Health with New Resolutions Promoting Mentorship and addressing the Rising Fatherless Rate “Declining mental health and broken families pose a serious threat to the well-being and future success of Tennessee children,” Sparks said. “Positive male role models and less time online are ways to ensure students across

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4 LESSONS FOR YOU FROM JESUS’ WALK ON WATER

“Immediately he made his disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, to Bethsaida, while he dismissed the crowd. And after he had taken leave of them, he went up on the mountain to pray. And when evening came, the boat was out on the sea, and he was alone

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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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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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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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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. Jobs 2005 Stanford commencement address in my opinion is one of the most inspiring and emotional speeches ever given…It rises up there with Dr. Martin

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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. My office recognized him this week in the Tennessee General Assembly. Jones lights up as he tells the story the Historic Milky Way Farm, a

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Lead Like Jesus: Why was Jesus such a Powerful Leader?

I recently asked ‘Google “Why was Jesus one of the worlds most effective leaders? Below is what I found. The many articles written about Jesus stated because of His transformational impact on people, His leadership principles, and His lasting legacy. Here are key reasons why He remains a model leader: 1. Servant Leadership The Son

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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, 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

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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 regional and potentially state level. All award-winners will be honored at a public banquet at Embassy Suites on February 25, 2025, starting at 3:30 p.m.

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