TN Education Report

Education politics and policy in the Volunteer state.

[Gene Bryant @GeneBryant2]

It appears that most of the new school voucher recipients were already attending private schools, which means in addition to funding public education, taxpayers are also funding a significant portion of private education. https://t.co/ZfGNvVU3NB

[Tennessee Education Association @TEA_teachers]

Educators are proud to teach the history of the Civil Rights Movement. We expect that history to be respected, not rewritten, erased, or pushed aside.

- TEA President Tanya T. Coats

[Coopmike48 (we/us) @coopmike48]

Lawmakers Push Back Against Bill Lee's Summer Hunger Games https://t.co/SKKePiQZRJ via @TheAndySpears

[Jennifer Berkshire @BisforBerkshire]

Many conservative Texans see vouchers as a back-door state takeover of private schools. This data is not going to make them feel any better

[TN Education Report @TNEdReport]

@GOPGovs @GovBillLee This is just sad. Why do you hate public schools?

[Public Funds Public Schools @pfpsorg]

PFPS supports Public Schools Week Feb. 23-27 2026! Public schools serve each and every student, in each and every community. #PSW26 #publicschoolproud

[Jennifer Berkshire @BisforBerkshire]

Not mentioned in this story about a populist challenger vs the conservative establishment in North Carolina: the role that school vouchers are playing in fueling grassroots anger on the right. The *horse-riding sheriff* says vouchers are a give-a-way to the rich

[Nancy Garrett, Moms for Voucher Repeal in TN @NancyGarrettD12]

Every state has the same results:
approximately 70% of those taking vouchers have never been in a public school. Show us the data.

[Tennessee Education Association @TEA_teachers]

Tennessee can choose to invest in strong, accountable public schools that serve all students and anchor our communities, or it can continue expanding a voucher program that lacks transparency while draining resources from the schools most families rely on.
#TEAeducators

[The Tennessee Holler @TheTNHoller]

“Why are you against tracking how many voucher kids were already in private schools?”

Koch-backed @AFPTN lobbyist @MichaelLotfi claims it’s a “privacy issue” (nah), then admits they believe not all should chip in for public schools🤔

Their truth. (One @GovBillLee won’t admit)

[Public Funds Public Schools @pfpsorg]

Join PFPS, NCPE, and other advocates for our first webinar of the year: "All Risk, No Reward for Public Ed: What’s Ahead for the Federal Voucher Program." Register now! https://t.co/GIfhxoEUxS

[Public Funds Public Schools @pfpsorg]

Public dollars should support secular public schools — not religious instruction. We must protect public education. Read about TN parents and faith leaders doing just that. #NoWilberforceAcademy https://t.co/6Ohbz0a9BS

[TN Education Report @TNEdReport]

@cuje1 @TheTNHoller @GovBillLee You seem nice

[The Tennessee Holler @TheTNHoller]

From @TNEdReport: “Across the state, people are calling on @GovBillLee to do the right thing - to feed hungry kids in all 95 counties in 2026.”

Wild that Bill needs to be begged by clergy and county mayors to feed kids.

https://t.co/Jgt8gm2U9g

[Jennifer Berkshire @BisforBerkshire]

If you're wondering what the through-line is here it's eugenics

[Joe Marlin @JMinTN]

Ending Public Schools IS The Goal, by @TheAndySpears https://t.co/yW3kXQM1P3

[Jerri Green @Jerri_M_Green]

Thanks to veteran journalist and policy advocate, @TheAndySpears, for covering our plan to eliminate hundreds of thousands in medical debt for Tennesseans. For far too many in our state, healthcare is a luxury. When I'm Governor, we'll make sure it's a right. Read the story at https://t.co/4Uq3oO7Mhf

[TN Education Report @TNEdReport]

@TennesseeCAN So sad.

[Public Funds Public Schools @pfpsorg]

Parents and community members represented by
@EdLawCenter, @splcenter, @aclutn, @SouthernEdFound and @rgrdlaw file lawsuit challenging universal private school voucher program. https://t.co/FSA6fNZZCq

[Tennessee Education Association @TEA_teachers]

Happy Thanksgiving from the Tennessee Education Association!
#TEAeducators #BuildingStronger #Tennessee