Professional Educators of Tennessee

Student safety must never be reduced to a partisan issue or a public-relations exercise. Every parent has the right to expect that when they send their child to school, the adults entrusted with their care will protect them—not exploit them.

No Safe Harbor for Predators The overwhelming majority of Tennessee educators are dedicated professionals who devote their lives to helping children succeed. They arrive early, stay late, mentor struggling students, and often spend their own

The day after an election prompts reflections on our democratic journey. Winning a primary drives you forward, while losing is a temporary setback. Even if you don’t run again, your desire to contribute matters. Congratulations to the winners; your journey is just beginning. For those who didn’t win, your courage to run speaks volumes about your commitment to serve. Keep going.

Analyzing the results will take time, as many factors influence outcomes across Tennessee and in our communities. If you succeeded, remember your promise to serve the public. If you didn’t, that promise still stands. Whether in victory or disappointment, every vote reflects the trust placed in you. — JC Bowman

"Successful technology implementation depends less on procurement timelines and more on giving educators the time, support, and purpose they need to confidently adopt a new tool."

Helping Teachers Successfully Adopt New Technology Educational technology is most effective when teachers have the time, support, and understanding to integrate it into their daily practice.

What you do matters!

What does the new teacher sick leave law actually do? Dive into the details with JC Bowman, Executive Director of Professional Educators of Tennessee.
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MNPS students' school day will look a little different this year. Check out the new school day schedule in the article below.

Metro Nashville Public Schools students return next week with new school start times As thousands of Metro Nashville Public Schools students head back to class next week, families should plan for new school start and dismissal times.

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Today, August 6, is election day—please vote! It’s a privilege and responsibility. Research candidates, focus on their track records, and avoid misleading ads.

Encourage others to vote; every voice matters! Thank you to all candidates for your courage to run.