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Gov. Bill Lee reignites controversial push for state-funded private school vouchers
The act would divert at least $144 million from state funds for parents to send kids to private K-12 schools, an idea that divided the...
Jan 291 min read
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Governor Lee's voucher proposal is facing opposition
Retired Anderson County teacher has researched issue, spoke recently in Oak Ridge. Read the full article from The Oak Ridger .
Jan 171 min read
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Lee declares special session on education
Rallies were held across the state this week in Chattanooga, Clarksville, Knoxville, Memphis and Smyrna by groups opposing the voucher...
Jan 151 min read
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Chattanooga community rallies together against school voucher proposal
A day of deliberation regarding Governor Bill Lee’s controversial school voucher bill has continued to draw sharp criticism from...
Jan 151 min read
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Activists voice concerns over Tennessee school voucher program
Many people voiced their concerns for the voucher program Tuesday at the NAACP Memphis headquarters. View the full story on LocalMemphis.com
Jan 151 min read
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Dozens rally in six Tennessee cities against Governor Lee's school choice bill
Opponents of the bill rallied in Winchester, Memphis, Clarksville, Chattanooga, Knoxville, and Smyrna on Tuesday. Read the full article...
Jan 151 min read
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Memphis coalition pushes back on Gov. Lee's school voucher program
Some educational advocates across the state rallied Tuesday to call for a stop to Gov. Bill Lee’s controversial bill that allows parents...
Jan 141 min read
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Group speaks out against school vouchers in Clarksville ahead of governor's call for special session
SOCM’s Rosa Ponce said the scholarship cannot cover the full cost of private school tuition, so it would only benefit families who can...
Jan 141 min read
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Blount Co. residents sound off on proposed Education Freedom Act legislators are expecting to hear
The Blount County Schools Board of Education voted in favor of a resolution opposing school vouchers last week. View the full story on WBIR.
Jan 141 min read
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Parents and educators slam universal school voucher proposal on first day of legislative session
A group of advocates opposed to using public money for private education costs gathered across the state Tuesday against universal school...
Jan 141 min read
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Public School Strong TN members rallying in Knoxville
Speaking of vouchers, parents and other members of the Public School Strong TN campaign are rallying in Knoxville and four other...
Jan 141 min read
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Opponents of Governor Lee's School Voucher Bill holding rally in Hamilton County
Public school parents and educators are fighting back against Tennessee Governor Bill Lee's voucher proposal. The team called Public...
Jan 141 min read
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Chattanooga rally opposes Gov. Lee's school voucher bill amid accountability concerns
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee is expected to call a special session soon that will address a push to expand the state's school voucher...
Jan 141 min read
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'A bribe, a steal and a scam': Southeast Tennesseans rally against providing public funding for private school tuition
Heidi King, a McMinn County resident and parent, said she's seen firsthand the impact public schools have on the lives of families and...
Jan 141 min read
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Town Hall Held in Opposition to Gov. Bill Lee's School Voucher Bill
“We know that in Tennessee specifically, vouchers are not popular despite screwed polls that are coming out that they are,” Liv Cook, a...
Jan 81 min read
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Tennessee governor hints at special legislative session on school vouchers, flood relief.
Gov. Bill Lee wants state lawmakers to take up his universal school voucher bill quickly in hopes of starting a statewide program this...
Jan 81 min read
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Stop the #VoucherScam (again): Prioritize Tennessee students and educators, not out-of-state billionaires
Strong public schools are the cornerstone of our communities - employing amazing teachers, supporting families, and educating every child...
Nov 6, 20243 min read
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