Yes, they still teach Tennessee history in public schools
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Yes, they still teach Tennessee history in public schools

By Bill Carey In 2004, I founded the non-profit organization Tennessee History for Kids. Our mission is to help teachers cover Tennessee history and basic social studies, and we do this through booklets, a website, and teacher training. I also field questions about social studies standards and Tennessee history, and I get this one all…

State vet advises buyers to beware on livestock purchases
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State vet advises buyers to beware on livestock purchases

Any purchase sight-unseen carries risk, and that’s especially true for livestock. Tennessee’s State Veterinarian is advising livestock buyers of best practices and legal requirements before purchasing animals for import into Tennessee. “Emerging diseases and parasites have been introduced into Tennessee this year through infected livestock purchased without buyers seeing the animals in advance,” State Veterinarian…

The Dixie offers its education series lineup
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The Dixie offers its education series lineup

The Education Series takes center stage at The Dixie to deliver a unique learning experience for students of all ages. This series allows students to learn about science, history, and many other subjects through the theater arts performed on stage. The shows encourage students to engage in learning activities outside of the classroom. The performances…

WOW van drives books to readers
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WOW van drives books to readers

By Bobby Flash Melton Benton County Schools have started the 2022-23 school year with a brand-new way to bring literacy experiences to school age children. It’s through a brightly colored van named “WOW” that will deliver books from time to time to students in Big Sandy, Camden, and Holladay.  Naturally, WOW stands for “Words on Wheels,”…