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Teacher shortages in Tennessee inconsistent by subject, district, study finds
Teachers have cited heavy workloads, unrealistic expectations, teacher treatment, and student discipline as reasons for leaving the field of education, according to J.C. Bowman, executive director and CEO of Professional Educators of Tennessee.
Casey Anthony Was Reportedly Spotted Canoodling With a Married Man
Since she was acquitted of her daughter's murder in July 2011, Casey Anthony has kept a low dating profile. The 38-year-old was briefly thrust back into the public's eye by way of a 2022 Peacock docuseries. In Casey Anthony: Where the Truth Lies, she told her side of the story which included details about the alleged sexual abuse perpetrated by her father. It's a pretty compelling watch.Apart from the sexual assault allegations, Anthony also claimed her father was responsible for the death of her daughter Caylee. She accused him of abusing her child, then staging the drowning that ultimately killed...
School shooting revives issue of cellphones in class
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Wednesday’s tragic Apalachee High School shooting in Georgia is now shining an even brighter light on the debate over cellphones in classrooms. Do students need phones in classrooms and would they help in emergency situations? One Tennessee state lawmaker in Memphis says cell phones in schools are also an important conversation. “There’s a […]
Democratic Tennessee lawmaker campaigns in Florida on avoiding ‘authoritarians’
TALLAHASSEE – A Tennessee state House member once expelled from that body flew to Florida to advocate against authoritarianism and stump for Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris and running mate Tim Walz. Tennessee State Rep. Justin Pearson, one of the “Tennessee Three” expelled for protesting on the House floor against gun violence, made a stop […]
Ethics Commission dismisses complaint against Tennessee education commissioner
The Tennessee Ethics Commission dismissed a sworn complaint against state Education Commissioner Lizzette Reynolds after she paid back more than $2,000 an education group spent to send her to two conferences. In a letter to Rep. Caleb Hemmer, who filed the complaint citing violations of state law and an executive order by the governor, the […]
"The Velveteen Rabbit" opens at the Oak Ridge Playhouse
Oak Ridge Playhouse is excited to kick off the first Junior Production of its 82nd season with the beloved classic, "The Velveteen Rabbit." This heartwarming play features a cast of talented young performers who are ready to bring this timeless story to the stage. "The Velveteen Rabbit," adapted from the cherished children’s book...
Tennessee football one of the "first four out" in College Football Playoff bubble
Tennessee football is a fringe College Football Playoff team with the expanded 12-team Playoff. Heading into Week Two, the Vols aren't quite in contention for the National Championship, but they sit on the doorstep looking in. With the expanded Playoff, there's a path for dozens of teams to make the...
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