The Friday Flicker · Issue #2
New Research Finds Tennessee's Teacher Unions are the Third Weakest
Good evening.
This week, we took a closer look at a new ranking that found Tennessee teacher unions are among the weakest in the county.
We also had an update on the new state-operated oversight board taking shape in Memphis, a new public charter school hoping to open its doors to an underserved Nashville community, and details on the return of the summer reading contest Tristar Reads.
The Lead
New Research Finds Tennessee’s Teacher Unions are the Third Weakest
By Sky Arnold
Union strength dropped eight places from the Fordham Institute’s last ranking a decade ago.
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Nashville School of Excellence Offers STEM Education to Immigrant Families
The principal of the proposed public charter school hopes to serve the growing immigrant population in South Nashville.
Jacob Holley
Eight Memphians Appointed to Memphis-Shelby County School Oversight Committee
Most appointees must be residents of Shelby County
Jacob Holley
Students Across the State Compete in Tristar Reads
The summer reading contest officially kicks off today
Jacob Holley
LEAD Neely’s Bend High School to Open in August
The charter school will help students reach for their dreams
Sky Arnold
On the Fly: Nashville School of Excellence Aims to Serve Growing South Nashville Immigrant Population
We talk to the proposed school's principal
That's all for this week. Next week, look for an update on a historic book that was temporarily banned by Knox County Schools earlier this year. Thanks for reading.
The Friday Flicker