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Jan 141 min read
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...
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Jan 141 min read
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...
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Jan 141 min read
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
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Jan 141 min read
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...
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Jan 131 min read
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...
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Jan 131 min read
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...
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Jan 131 min read
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.
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Jan 131 min read
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...
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Jan 131 min read
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...
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Jan 131 min read
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...
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Jan 131 min read
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...
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Jan 131 min read
'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...
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Jan 81 min read
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...
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Jan 71 min read
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...
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Nov 6, 20243 min read
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...
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Jan 1, 20241 min read
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