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Tennessee has raised its teacher salary floor to $50,000, but stronger retention will require better working conditions, mentoring and shortage-area incentives.
Marc Morial warns that White House restrictions on major news outlets threaten the First Amendment, press freedom and Americans’ right to reliable information.
Christian nationalism reflects the legacy of Confederate Christianity, linking religious symbolism, White supremacy and political power from slavery to January 6.
Tennessee rural hospitals face mounting financial pressure, with 36% in serious trouble and at least 12 at immediate risk of closure, threatening access to care.
Tennessee receives nearly $8 million in federal funding to strengthen teacher leadership, mentoring, recruitment and retention programs in high-need schools
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