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• The Blasphemy of School Vouchers

  By TC Weber on January 30, 2016 • ( 3 )

  

  It’s been a crazy time lately here in Tennessee. The Tennessee State Legislature is back in session, and that means it’s time for the annual school voucher battle. Forces from outside Tennessee have been attempting to push this legislation through… Read More ›

• Is Detroit really an Outlier?

  By TC Weber on January 22, 2016 • ( 3 )

  Last week, I, like the rest of the country, read the horrific accounts of the poisoning of the Flint water supply. It really didn’t shock me to find out that the architect of this tragedy was later appointed to oversee… Read More ›

• Missed Opportunities

  By TC Weber on January 8, 2016 • ( 2 )

  

  Much like the Tennessee State Legislature, vouchers – or as supporters refer to them, opportunity scholarships – have been on my mind lately. For the last several years, legislators have done their best to try and make them a reality… Read More ›

• Who Really Benefits From Vouchers and Choice?

  By TC Weber on January 2, 2016 • ( 2 )

  

  We have come to the close of 2015, which means that we are getting set for the next legislative session in Tennessee. Once again, state legislators will attempt to pass a voucher bill. They’ll try this despite having failed at… Read More ›

• Step Up for Reading

  By TC Weber on December 17, 2015 • ( 6 )

  

  I’d like to share some observations I’ve made over the last several weeks, but before I do, I feel compelled to offer a disclaimer. These observations should in no way be interpreted as a criticism of my children’s teachers. Their… Read More ›

• Just Do The Gig

  By TC Weber on December 7, 2015 • ( 3 )

  

  There seems to be a little confusion about the role of an elected school board in Nashville these days. I think there is enough confusion to warrant a conversation. So let’s start by looking at the prescribed duties of the… Read More ›

• The Refugee Challenge We Are Already Facing

  By TC Weber on November 21, 2015 • ( 11 )

  

  It’s funny. As I read all the comments about Syrian refugee children and their potential arrival in the United States over the next couple months, I marvel at people’s opinions and their lack of knowledge. I have a unique perspective… Read More ›

• Racing to what and where?

  By TC Weber on October 22, 2015 • ( 1 )

  

  The last ten years of my life have been spent married to a wonderful school teacher. I think it’s safe to say we have a good marriage. A big part of that is because I’ve observed her behavior and made… Read More ›

• The Great Data Chase

  By TC Weber on October 4, 2015 • ( 11 )

  

  Over the last several years, I have made the transition from non-runner to runner. My monthly totals these days vary from 50 miles, during less inspired times, to 100 miles, when I’m really feeling it. When I first started running,… Read More ›

• Choice, but for whom?

  By TC Weber on September 23, 2015 • ( 3 )

  

  This past weekend, the Metropolitan Nashville Public School (MNPS) system held its annual First Choice Festival. Needless to say, I did not attend despite several invitations from the MNPS Communications department. “You can’t judge it ‘til you see it,” they… Read More ›