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Tennessee has Played a Seminal Role in Civil Rights
Tag: Tennessee
The Problem with Restorative Justice
The Problem with Restorative Justice in Public Education
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Grow Your Own Teachers
Tennessee is a unique state, not only because we have the greatest citizens, but because of our geography. We border eight states, which can be both an advantage and a disadvantage at times. When economic times are good, people want to relocate to our state. When economic times are difficult, it allows residents to move [...]
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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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Excellent Protection and Legal Services for Educators
Tennessee educators know professional liability insurance is critical because district coverage may not protect you individually. It is dangerous and potentially career-threatening if you enter a public-school classroom without liability or legal protection.
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Strike Out in Tennessee
Teacher strikes are illegal in Tennessee. Former mayor of Los Angeles, Antonio Villaraigosa, an ex-union organizer wrote in a Washington Post editorial “under today’s circumstances, a strike isn’t what we need to improve our schools.”
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Losing Our Best & Brightest Students
Have we pushed some of our best and brightest students, including students of color, aside in the name of equity?
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New Year, New Leaders
Embrace 2019 with zeal and enthusiasm. It can be a year full of potential. We have an opportunity to renew our belief in our fellow citizens and set a new course in Tennessee that our fellow Americans can seek to emulate.
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Open Enrollment is a Choice
As the focus on education choice is elevated by Governor-elect Bill Lee, maybe the easiest place to find initial consensus is with open enrollment.
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Veterans Day 2018
This Veterans Day, in the year 2018, we must do more than repeat the well-deserved praises of the bravery and patriotism that our veterans embody. That was established the day they put on the uniform. Rather, we should reflect on how we are treating our veterans.
