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Did you miss out on this week's education news? Check out our Friday Flicker edition of the On the Fly podcast. We recap...
06/19/2026

Did you miss out on this week's education news? Check out our Friday Flicker edition of the On the Fly podcast. We recap our important stories and share the results of our latest poll on whether families should be able to use tax dollars for private school expenses.

Listen to it where you get your podcasts or click here. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2426786/episodes/19368524

Memphis-Shelby County Schools oversight board appoints chair. Read more 🔽
06/18/2026

Memphis-Shelby County Schools oversight board appoints chair.

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We want to hear from you! 🗳️ Today's Tennessee Firefly Poll:
06/18/2026

We want to hear from you! 🗳️

Today's Tennessee Firefly Poll:

Tennessee to consider a more targeted approach to incentivizing higher education. A new proposal would more directly rew...
06/17/2026

Tennessee to consider a more targeted approach to incentivizing higher education. A new proposal would more directly reward institutions for graduating students into high-wage, in-demand careers.

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Former Teacher of the Year named to Memphis-Shelby County oversight committee. Read more 🔽
06/17/2026

Former Teacher of the Year named to Memphis-Shelby County oversight committee.

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🚨 Attention Tennessee Parents! 🚨The Tennessee Firefly has everything you need to find your child's school, and all you n...
06/17/2026

🚨 Attention Tennessee Parents! 🚨

The Tennessee Firefly has everything you need to find your child's school, and all you need is your zip code! You can also get live coverage, news of upcoming board meetings and events, transparency grades, and more for your district.

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Rutherford County School Board considers third alternative school. Read more 🔽
06/16/2026

Rutherford County School Board considers third alternative school.

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Hume-Fogg junior chosen to be Metro Nashville student board member. Read more 🔽
06/16/2026

Hume-Fogg junior chosen to be Metro Nashville student board member.

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Rutherford County Teachers point to behavior as a top issue.Read more 🔽
06/15/2026

Rutherford County Teachers point to behavior as a top issue.

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Self-described “Trump candidate,” Dennis H. Beavers for TN Senate, District 1, sides with unions over Trump on key educa...
06/15/2026

Self-described “Trump candidate,” Dennis H. Beavers for TN Senate, District 1, sides with unions over Trump on key education issue.

Beavers and realtor Teresa Congioloso For TN State Senate - District 1 are challenging Senator J. Adam Lowe, Tennessee District 1, in the August GOP primary. Click⬇️ to read more.

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