This quantitative study examined perceptions of K-12 public school principals toward the Tennessee teacher tenure law under Senate Bill 1528 and how principals perceived that the law has affected their ability to evaluate and retain effective teachers. The Tennessee Teacher Tenure Principal Perception Survey was adopted and slightly modified from…

Concerned about discrepancies in amount and kind of homework assigned, a Tennessee school district developed some guidelines governing number of homework nights, assignment length, and grading practices. Because it is virtually impossible to require every teacher to carry out identical homework practices, school policies should remain general and…

The governor of Tennessee describes five major ruts educators can fall into that prevent the possibility for educational reform. He points out that a few common-sense goals and a willingness to try something new can improve anything, even education. (MD)

This article summarizes the results of a survey measuring attitudes of Tennessee secondary school principals toward student absenteeism. The author offers six suggestions intended to help alleviate this serious problem. (DS)

Tazewell Express leaves after lunch and returns to campus at midnight, as three educational administration instructors from East Tennessee State University travel to teach a cohort of teachers aspiring to become school leaders. The cohort will complete six themes developed from skills and competencies inspired by the National Policy Board for…

In a learning community, everyone must participate in decision making. Involving students in developing classroom rules, solving community problems, and reviewing school and district policies has lasting benefits. Service learning, mentoring, and mediation programs help students develop civic responsibility, interpersonal competence, and…