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The Advocate & Democrat
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Is pre-K too early for digital literacy? Parents say no

1+ hour, 27+ min ago   (399+ words) As screens become a bigger part of childhood, the average parent says digital literacy education should start before kindergarten, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 parents of children aged 0–5 years found that, on average, parents believe digital literacy should…...

The Advocate & Democrat
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Tennessee lawmakers unveil plan to combat teacher misconduct

21+ hour, 44+ min ago   (222+ words) MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Tennessee lawmakers shared their plans to strengthen protections for students and hold teachers accountable when they commit abuses, including sexual misconduct. The Tennessee Education Committee and subcommittee members said they will work to find "new ways to crack…...

The Advocate & Democrat
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Teachers save time with AI. Their students may pay the price

6+ day, 17+ hour ago   (711+ words) Adam Gravenor waiting for his students on his world history class at Coronado High School in Colorado, USA. The damage was especially pronounced among students whose teachers were already weaker instructors, as measured by their performance before the experiment began....

The Advocate & Democrat
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AI takeover? The 5 safest jobs in the market right now

6+ day, 12+ hour ago   (624+ words) The Hechinger Report reports that while AI aids teachers wit… (The Center Square) – The late Sen. Lindsey Graham was remembered in the nation’… An expert who develops AI models has shared what the safest jobs in 2026 are amid huge advancements…...

The Advocate & Democrat
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TWU recognized by 'Money Magazine' as a best college

2+ week, 19+ hour ago   (187+ words) The Advocate & Democrat "Money Magazine" recently named Tennessee Wesleyan University of its 16 best colleges. Tennessee Wesleyan University has announced its recognition as one of only 16 institutions in Tennessee named a “Best College” by Money Magazine, earning a rating of…...

The Advocate & Democrat
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Two CHS students tabbed as Teen Board presentees

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (414+ words) KNOXVILLE — Cherokee High School students Maggie Jones and Carly Rice have been invited to be one Presentees at the 66th Annual Teen Board Presentation Dance on Saturday, August 8. The Teen Board Presentation Dance is one of the largest teenage (black tie)…...

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Too much knowledge hindering our ability to learn?

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (767+ words) I don’t know what’s taught in the hallowed halls of Sweetwater High School nowadays, but when I was there, roughly a hundred years ago, there was a class called American History. I guess every school had an American History class,…...

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Harrill earns archivist certification during state workshop

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (303+ words) A Monroe County resident has been recognized by a state agency for receiving a certification. Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett recently recognized eight Tennessee archivists for earning their Archives Management Certifications at the 2026 Tennessee Archives Institute. Hosted by the…...

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Jobs come and go, but burn out is universal | Michael Thomason | advocateanddemocrat.com

2+ mon, 3+ day ago   (654+ words) I’m not the type of person to switch jobs. I spent nearly 30 years in the newspaper business before those who made a lot more than me decided that this thing called the internet wouldn’t hurt a business model that had…...

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Sequoyah student honored for academic achievement

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (284+ words) A student was honored for his outstanding accomplishment during this month’s regular meeting of the Monroe County School Board. During this month’s regular school board meeting, Jacob Kirkland, a student at Sequoyah High School, was honored for his outstanding achievements…...