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Posted by: Azya Thornton on Oct 29, 2025

The Tennessee Education Association (TEA) is pushing for changes to the state’s K-12 education system. According to Fox 17, TEA’s new proposal, "Reimagining Tennessee’s Public Schools for the Future," compiles ideas from educators across the state and calls for a residency-first licensure model and more flexible school calendars with the goal of enhancing teaching and learning. Survey results show 81% of educators feel too much time is spent on mandatory assessments while 83% believe the results are not used properly. TEA is urging Gov. Bill Lee and state policymakers to adopt the recommendations to create what they say would be a more innovative and engaging education system.