Public education is at a crossroads in Tennessee. People say it is broken and beyond repair. I tell those critics that they are wrong.
Let Hope Rise
Category: Leadership
Salary Increases Needed, Alinsky Tactics Are Not
The single most important factor in student success are teachers, so compensating educators has to be critical for any public policy or future funding formula.
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The Problem with Restorative Justice
The Problem with Restorative Justice in Public Education
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Critics Should Offer Solutions
All citizens should root for the success of public education, if for no other reason than 90% of the children in our nation are educated by public schools.
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Clint Black Quote
I just keep my head down and work hard on what I do. ---Clint Black
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The Looming Changes in Student Teaching
Effective educator preparation remains critical to the future of education in Tennessee.
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Next Steps for Tennessee Education
Traveling across the state in my role as Executive Director of Professional Educators of Tennessee I talk with a lot of people interested in public education. One of the most common complaints is a lack of response from Governor Bill Lee or his team on specific education issues. It is problematic and quite honestly has [...]
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Are You “Called” to Teach
Why do people teach? The major reason someone says they teach is the ability to make a real difference in the lives of children. There are other reasons, including the fact that someone believes they are “called” to teach. Almost all teachers are linked together by a passion for educating children. The passion is innate and [...]
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Find the Good and Praise It
Critics like to point out some of the shortcomings of our education system, and we should welcome that debate. A one-size-fits-all system does not work for everyone; it never has and never will. The system will continue to evolve, albeit slowly, and adjustments will always be needed. We should always welcome discussion about public education, [...]
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Culture, Discipline, and Salaries
Bureaucrats keep piling on more requirements of educators with barely a nod of appreciation. Fewer occupations have undergone more changes than those in public education. Three critical issues often cited by our educators for leaving our profession are school culture, student discipline, and teacher salaries. The National School Climate Center notes that “empirical research has shown that [...]
