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Classical Conversations Robert Bortins and TruthWire News' Kelly Jackson Dive into School Vouchers and the Battle for Tennessee’s Educational Future

Classical Conversations Robert Bortins and TruthWire News' Kelly Jackson Dive into School Vouchers and the Battle for Tennessee’s Educational Future

Join us for an exclusive interview with Robert Bortins, CEO of Classical Conversations, as he discusses the dangers of government voucher programs. Bortins explains how these programs, while appearing to offer educational choice, actually pave the way for increased government control over private education, likening them to "soft Marxism.
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South Carolina Supreme Court Declares School Voucher Program Unconstitutional Setting Precedent and Creating Potential Legal Challenges  For Governor Lee's "Freedom Scholarships"

South Carolina Supreme Court Declares School Voucher Program Unconstitutional Setting Precedent and Creating Potential Legal Challenges For Governor Lee's "Freedom Scholarships"

As Tennessee prepares to revisit its proposed school voucher bill in the upcoming legislative session, a recent ruling by the South Carolina Supreme Court offers a sobering glimpse into the potential consequences of government-funded private education programs.  While proponents of school vouchers argue that these programs provide families with greater
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Recent Rash of Arrests of Middle and High School Students In Tennessee Due To Mass Threats Of Violence Law Causes Concern For Parents And Students

Recent Rash of Arrests of Middle and High School Students In Tennessee Due To Mass Threats Of Violence Law Causes Concern For Parents And Students

In an era of heightened concern about school shootings, post Covenant and more recently Apalachee High School in Georgia, Tennessee’s lawmakers have provided stringent measures to address threats of mass violence on school property.   However, the state's legal approach, which criminalizes "reckless" behavior without requiring
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Majority of County Commission Sanction $325 Million Dollar Building Project For Juvenile Justice Center And Jail Despite the Skyrocketing County Debt While Concerns From Constituents About Overbuilding and Location Remain

Majority of County Commission Sanction $325 Million Dollar Building Project For Juvenile Justice Center And Jail Despite the Skyrocketing County Debt While Concerns From Constituents About Overbuilding and Location Remain

Last night after a long and at times, tense meeting of the Williamson County Commission, 16 of the 24 County Commissioners voted to approve the $330 million dollar price tag.   Commissioners Ricky Jones, Judy Herbert, Jennifer Mason, Gregg Lawrence, Paul Webb, Chas Morton, Meghan Guffee, Sean Aiello, Betsy Hester, Greg
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