June 18, 2026
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Schools/Education

Schools/Education

Bored, Absent, and Checking Out: Why Tennessee Families Are Rethinking Public Education

Originally published in the Tennessee Star By Larry Sand After decades of steady growth, attendance in U.S. K–12 public schools has shifted drastically. Over the past five years, registration has […]

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Politics Schools/Education

From Campus to the State Capitol: MTSU’s Jacob Pagel Graduates Ready to Lead

By Mike Sparks Congratulations Jacob! My MTSU intern, Senior Jacob Pagel Graduated After Making His Mark on Campus and at the Tennessee Capitol As graduation day arrives for the Class […]

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History Schools/Education Tennessee Highways and Byways

Why Tennessee Is the Most Important State You’ve Underestimated

EDITOR’S NOTE: Tennessee is one of those states people think they already know. Country music, whiskey, Dolly and the Smokies — the shorthand is familiar enough that it’s easy to […]

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Education Schools/Education

Tenure or Tenacity? What My First Jobs Taught Me About Accountability

Editor’s Note: This article raises important questions about job security and workplace protections that extend well beyond the walls of a university. While the debate over faculty tenure is significant, […]

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Politics Schools/Education

JC Bowman: After Antioch Tragedy, School Safety Can’t Wait

On Jan. 22, 2025, a tragic school shooting occurred at Antioch High School in the Antioch neighborhood of Nashville. Seventeen-year-old student Solomon Henderson opened fire in the cafeteria, killing one […]

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Leaving a Legacy Schools/Education

MTSU First Lady Elizabeth McPhee Passes Away After 25 Years of Service to University

It is with great sorrow that I convey news of the passing today (Jan. 8) of Elizabeth McPhee, the First Lady of Middle Tennessee State University. Mrs. McPhee was beloved […]

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1st Amendment/Free Expression Faith Leaving a Legacy Mental Health & Well Being Schools/Education

Tennessee Legislature Veteran Marvin Williamson Returns to School, Excels as Nashville School of Law’s ‘Back Row Scholar’

Get to Know: NSL 2L Marvin Williamson As a teenager, Marvin Williamson, a Nashville School of Law 21, discovered he had a unique talent while taking an elective at Central […]

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Leaving a Legacy Schools/Education

Smyrna Rotary Rallies to Support 2,200+ Homeless Students Through ATLAS Program

Supporting ATLAS at Our December 18th Meeting About ATLAS ATLAS (Academic Time Leads to Achieving Students) is a vital program provided by Rutherford County Schools that serves families in transition—specifically […]

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Education Schools/Education

‘I Don’t Do It for Recognition’: Meet the Smith Bus Service Driver Who Puts Students First

Outstanding Staff Spotlight: The Quiet Hero of Bus 248 Smith Bus Service, LLC In a world that often celebrates the loudest voices and the flashiest achievements, it’s easy to overlook […]

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Education Schools/Education Tennessee Business

The Kumon Phenomenon: Why Millions of Families Credit Daily Math Worksheets for Their Children’s Success

Kumon Math and Reading: A Global Success Story in Supplemental Education Editor’s Note: This week I invited Ankit Patel to the WGNS Rutherford Issues radio show with host Bryan Barrett. […]

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