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Stories to Inspire and Encourage

Brave, Strong, and Courageous: A Preschool Teacher’s Story

Welcome to our Featured Educator Spotlight, where we celebrate the incredible teachers shaping the future of our community. This week, we are thrilled to highlight Hope Smith, a dedicated preschool educator whose passion for teaching spans both general and special education. From inspiring her students to conquer hard things to witnessing breakthrough moments in communication, […]

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Resources, Stories to Inspire and Encourage

Feeding Tennessee Through the Summer: The School Nutrition Heroes Behind the Scenes

When the final school bell rings for summer break, many people think about vacations, pool days, and time to recharge. But across Tennessee, another important mission quietly begins — making sure children continue to have access to nutritious meals even when school is out. Behind the scenes of Tennessee’s summer feeding programs are dedicated School

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Stories to Inspire and Encourage

The Importance of Summer: Practical Ideas for Recharging

The first few weeks of summer break are critical for a teacher’s recovery. To successfully decompress, educators should strictly avoid schoolwork, transition from a rigid schedule to intuitive living, engage in hands-on hobbies like pottery, and plan an immersive restorative getaway in Tennessee’s diverse geographic regions. The school year is a relentless marathon of bell

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Stories to Inspire and Encourage

Leading Through May: Supporting Schools During the Most Demanding Season

School administrators are the steady force that keep a school moving forward each day. From supporting students and families to guiding teachers and managing countless responsibilities behind the scenes, administrators play a critical role in shaping the culture. Their leadership sets the tone for learning, collaboration, and growth. While students may see principals and administrators

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Administration Insights

Balancing Bells, Bylaws, and Buzzer Beaters: Leading Educational Athletics While Leading the School

Educational athletics has always been recognized as a crucial part of the total school experience. Yet in today’s public-school environment, the role of the athletic director—particularly at the middle school and high school levels—is rarely a singular responsibility. Increasingly, athletic directors also serve as principals, assistant principals, supervisors, or central office administrators. They work at

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