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The Tennessee Firefly Shining a light on education and government in Tennessee.

Tennessee Education Commissioner urges students to pair academics with career exploration. Click the link below t...
09/11/2026

Tennessee Education Commissioner urges students to pair academics with career exploration.

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Missed some news this week? Check out the Friday Flicker edition of our On the Fly podcast. We recap important stories,...
09/11/2026

Missed some news this week? Check out the Friday Flicker edition of our On the Fly podcast. We recap important stories, such as this week's Education Freedom Tax Credit news. Find it where you get your podcasts or click below.

U.S. PISA scores near historic lows, but declining less than peers. Click the link below to read more. 🔽
09/10/2026

U.S. PISA scores near historic lows, but declining less than peers.

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The Tennessee Department of Education's work in literacy and workforce readiness is cited in the U.S. Department of Educ...
09/10/2026

The Tennessee Department of Education's work in literacy and workforce readiness is cited in the U.S. Department of Education's new "Playbook" for returning education authority to states.

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The new Education Freedom Tax Credit could raise more than initially projected. New research by the American Federation ...
09/09/2026

The new Education Freedom Tax Credit could raise more than initially projected. New research by the American Federation for Children found the program could provide Tennessee students with $377 million if just ten percent of taxpayers participate.

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Knox County Board of Education leadership vote brings partisanship concerns.Click below to read more. 🔽
09/09/2026

Knox County Board of Education leadership vote brings partisanship concerns.

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Chattanooga Preparatory School handles Hixson High School 28-0.Want to see more high school sports coverage? 🏈 Click the...
09/09/2026

Chattanooga Preparatory School handles Hixson High School 28-0.

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This nonprofit is giving Appalachian students a new chance at education. Click the link below to read more. 🔽
09/08/2026

This nonprofit is giving Appalachian students a new chance at education.

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Hamilton County defends denial of proposed public charter school. Click the link below to read more. 🔽
09/04/2026

Hamilton County defends denial of proposed public charter school.

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Missed some news this week? Check out our On the Fly Friday Flicker podcast. We recap the important education stories ...
09/04/2026

Missed some news this week? Check out our On the Fly Friday Flicker podcast. We recap the important education stories of the week. Listen to our latest episode where you get your podcasts, or click below.

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