As Chairman of SCORE, Senator Bill Frist should be commended and honored for his tireless advocacy and passion for making education a priority in our state.
Read MoreJC Bowman Commentary: Better Thinking Equals Better Results
Author: JC Bowman
Son, Brother, Husband, Father, Grandfather. US Marine, Educator and Friend. Follower of Christ. Executive Director of Professional Educators of Tennessee. Writer.
Improvise, Adapt, and Overcome in Education
Teachers simply cannot give up on themselves, nor can we ever give up on our students. We have to improvise, adapt, and overcome both our personal and systemic challenges.
Read MoreJC Bowman Commentary: Union Politics Hurt Public Education
Union politics often hurt public education and educators with an agenda that many parents and taxpayers are baffled by, and members are left to explain.
Read MoreA Primer on Collaborative Conferencing
The Tennessee General Assembly was clear in 2011 that they wanted to get politics out of our public schools while supporting teachers’ rights to fight for higher wages and better working conditions. Professional Educators of Tennessee fervently supports the right of educators to discuss working conditions and salary with their employers.
Read MoreJC Bowman Commentary: Walking Point on Independence Day
Our nation, our republic, is unquestionably dependent upon the active and informed involvement of our citizens.
Read MoreJC Bowman Commentary: Virtue Is Still Needed to Change Culture
Children, the next generation, and the hope for a better future in our society need men and women of the highest moral standards to embrace teaching them. Ethics still matter.
Read MoreA Reflection on Father’s Day
Let’s be honest, being a dad is actual work—and it is difficult yet rewarding work.
Read MoreJC Bowman Commentary: The Importance of Mentors for Teachers and Administrators
Our suggestion is to ensure that money is included in the future Basic Education Program (BEP) to allow for mentorship to occur, either by utilizing highly effective retired educators or granting stipends to experienced classroom teachers with a proven track record in classroom management.
Read MoreJC Bowman Commentary: Looking at Next Steps for Public Education
We must make sure public education is viewed as a significant part of the choice that parents will make for their children moving forward. People, working together, can shape it for the better.
Read MoreJC Bowman Commentary: Selecting New School Superintendents – Dance of the Lemons or Parade of Favorites?
No matter who your district hires—whether from within or bringing in an experienced educator from outside—give that new leader a chance. Don’t be afraid to hold them accountable.
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