Memphis-Shelby County School Board candidates discuss literacy, project funding and need to build public trust
Voters in the Memphis-Shelby County school district got a chance to hear from several school board candidates about their thoughts.
Air Force Captain Jason Emert makes school choice a key part of his State House campaign
East Tennessee House candidate Jason Emert has a very personal reason for supporting Governor Bill Lee’s universal school choice plan.
- by Sky Arnold
- June 24, 2024
GOP Senate Challenger Bobby Harshbarger sides with Democrats in opposing Governor Lee’s universal school choice plan
Few issues have united Tennessee Democrats more this year their opposition to Governor Bill Lee’s plan to let families across.
- by Sky Arnold
- June 20, 2024
Memphis school board forum: Boosting literacy, ending teacher shortages top candidates’ priorities
Improving literacy rates, preparing students to compete globally, and combating teacher shortages are among the top challenges facing Memphis-Shelby County.
- by Tonyaa Weathersbee, Chalkbeat Tennessee
- June 19, 2024
Williamson County House candidates weigh in on education funding, book bans and DEI
Candidates running for Tennessee House District 65 discussed their views on state education funding, banning inappropriate books in K-12 schools.
- by Brandon Paykamian
- June 11, 2024
House challenger Ray Jeter wants to build education up in Tennessee, not throw it in the trash as his opponent suggested
Ray Jeter says the construction company he manages in Maury County operates with one key motto for its staff. Build.
- by Sky Arnold
- June 11, 2024
Governor Lee endorses conservate school board member Aron Maberry in a State House race in Montgomery County
Governor Bill Lee is stepping into a House primary race to help ensure the seat remains supportive of his school.
- by Sky Arnold
- June 6, 2024
Governor Lee endorses conservate attorney Lee Reeves for open Williamson County House seat
Governor Bill Lee is taking the unusual step of wading into a primary race in his home county. Lee announced.
- by Sky Arnold
- June 6, 2024
Governor Lee endorses conservative Jason Emert in open East Tennessee House race
In April Tennessee Governor Bill Lee promised to bring his plan to let parents use taxpayer dollars to send their.
- by Sky Arnold
- June 6, 2024
House candidate Brian Beathard campaigns on myth that Williamson County is receiving less money for schools from the state
Last Thursday Republican State House District 65 candidate Brian Beathard took to his Facebook page to attack what may be.
- by Sky Arnold
- May 31, 2024