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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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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Elkmont, Tennessee: The Hidden Ghost Town Preserved by Time and Nature
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 […]
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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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Conversations with Mike Sparks WGNS Radio 100.5 FM 101.9 FM 1450 AM
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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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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. […]