Don’t believe claims that Tennessee students can’t read
For over two decades education reformers have been trying to convince parents, taxpayers and voters that Tennessee public schools are doing a horrible job. They have done this through the…
Why Tennessee Coalition for Public Education Opposes Bill Lee’s Funding Plan
This OpEd was also published in The Tennessean on March 31, 2022 Key Points Public-school advocates and local communities are worried about how the Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement (TISA)…
Education Funding Reform Without More New Money to Tennessee Schools is Flawed
This OpEd was also published in The Tennessean on January 22, 2022 Tell Tennessee legislators that whatever funding formula they choose, it must include enough additional money to adequately fund…
A Voucher By Any Other Name
Cross-posted from Owen4Schools.com on November 18, 2018 In November of 2018, 92% of Tennessee School Boards Association (TSBA) delegates voted for a resolution urging lawmakers to oppose “any legislation or…