The Tennessee Education Association has lost 44 percent of its members in the last decade.
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JC Bowman Commentary: Better Thinking Equals Better Results
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 MoreImprovise, 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 MoreCheatham County School System Moves Forward with Collaborative Conferencing
Members of the Cheatham County School System changed course and will resume with collaborative conferencing, but School System Director Cathy Beck must approve a committee to that effect by next week.
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 MoreSuperintendent Should Report to Nashville’s Mayor, Carol Swain Tells WSMV, But Education Expert Says State Requires School Boards to Oversee Directors
WSMV polled the four major Nashville mayoral candidates on whether the Metro Nashville Public Schools superintendent should report to the mayor instead of the school board, and only one said “Yes.” That candidate was Dr. Carol Swain. WSMV’s story is here. The Metro Nashville mayoral candidates who were polled…
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.
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