When Data Becomes Political in Tennessee
This week, the legislature heard two bills with the exact same intent, to collect data from school districts in order for the General Assembly to form informed decisions.
It was determined this week that transparency in regards to illegal immigration is desired among Republicans, but data that would help shape the Education Freedom Scholarships, or “school voucher” program is not a priority.
Why Tennessee Standards Should Address Communism’s Anti-American Values
As I was watching the House Education Committee discuss Rep. Jody Barrett’s (R – District 69) bill regarding the teaching of communism this week, I had to pause the video and rewind to make sure I heard Rep. Gloria Johnson (D – District 90) correctly as she said, “teachers teach standards, they teach facts, they […]
Tennessee built a billion-dollar voucher program designed not to know if it works.
When Tennessee’s legislature debated school vouchers in early 2025, supporters promised the program would help students escape failing public schools while preserving the independence of private education. They looked voters in the eye and said this was about educational opportunity for struggling students. The reality emerging from the state’s Education Freedom Act tells a different […]
Protecting Our Daughters from Radical Ideology – The Legacy Middle School Lawsuit
What unfolded at Legacy Middle School this spring is not just a local controversy; it is a test case for whether parents in Williamson County, and across Tennessee, will tolerate the madness of radical gender ideology being imposed on our children. At the heart of the lawsuit now filed against Williamson County Schools is a […]
Celebrating Conservative Wins in Court – Victories for Tennessee Values
Over the past weeks, we have witnessed a series of landmark court decisions that represent major victories for conservative principles – and Tennessee is taking a leading role. From protecting children and empowering parents, to upholding equal opportunity and reining in judicial overreach, the rulings coming out of the courts have affirmed what we in […]
Some of your elected officials are playing politics with your liberty.
For over a year, we engaged heavily in the debate of what Governor Bill Lee called, education freedom. Of course, this is a freedom which is ultimately subsidized by your tax dollars for those who might not be able to afford what they call freedom. During that debate, proponents of the Governor’s voucher program, like […]
Backroom Deals Are No Substitute for Real Solutions
As a lifelong Tennessee conservative who’s watched generations of my family graduate from our local public schools, I need to speak some plain truth about Governor Lee’s rushed voucher push. Something doesn’t add up, and it ain’t just the math. In most rural areas across Tennessee, we don’t have a single private school. Not one. […]
When promises disappear, the voucher mirage will cost us all.
As Tennessee looks ahead to the 114th General Assembly, speculation is swirling that Governor Bill Lee might call a special session to address school choice, his hallmark initiative. While no special session has been officially announced, it’s clear that school choice will take center stage in the Governor’s legislative agenda for the upcoming session. This […]
I can’t believe we are allowing this in our schools in Tennessee!
I’ve had it. Honestly, some days I just can’t stomach what our children are being exposed to in the public school system. And unfortunately, Governor Bill Lee is selling his school choice snake oil as the fix, declaring that teachers’ unions have all the power and have taken over our public school system. And some […]
The right kind of leadership will yield the right kinds of results. Always.
Let’s be honest. Aren’t you tired of having the same conversations year after year with politicians and hearing the same old stump speeches? We are going to fix education! We are going to fight for education! We are going to support families and their students! Blah. Blah. Blah. And the more money we spend, we […]