BEP and TISA Comparison
The chart below compares Tennessee’s current school funding formula (BEP) with Governor Lee’s new funding formula (TISA).
100 New Charters for TN?!
This is a compiled thread from Twitter user @AmyFrogge on February 20, 2022 Tennessee is considering opening 100 new charter schools, removing ALL local control of charter approvals, and giving…
Tennessee Students Need Fully Funded Literacy Program
This OpEd also appeared in The Tennessean on March 19, 2021 Rushed legislation fails to allocate resources based on factual data focusing on students who truly struggle to read on…
Amy Frogge Addresses Nashville Chamber of Commerce Regarding Public Schools and their Education Report Card
From Amy Frogge on December 17, 2019 I spoke at the Nashville Chamber of Commerce Education Report Card event this morning. Here are my remarks: “Good morning. I would like…
Are You Okay with ESA Vouchers?!
Originally posted to Facebook by JenOwen, April2, 2019 Folks who are “okay” with ESA Vouchers:~ Are you okay with TN being 45th in per-student funding?~ Are you okay with requiring…
What are YOU Doing to Educate Others?
Originally posted to Facebook by JenOwen on March 5, 2019 It was March 5, 2011 (my Birthday). Three Thousand people gathered in the Nashville rain to protest the influx of…
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…