Leading from the Second Chair - the Role of the Vice Chairman
TSBA: Your Education Source Podcast
In this episode, David Baker, TSBA President-Elect and Hardin County Vice Chairman, discusses what it means to lead from the second chair. Tune in as we explore what it means to be the Vice Chairman as well as have a strong working relationship with the Chairman as well as being in a supportive role during each board meeting. if you wish to read the transcript of today’s podcast episode.
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Calling the Shots with TSSAA
TSBA: Your Education Source Podcast
In this episode, we take a closer look at the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) and its impact on students, schools, and communities across the state. Mark Reeves, Executive Director of TSSAA, shares insights on how TSSAA supports both athletic excellence and academic integrity. Tune in as we explore what it means to lead, play, and grow through school sports – and why it’s about so much more than just the scoreboard. if you wish to read the transcript of today’s podcast episode.
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Cultivating Excellence: A Conversation with the 2024 National Teacher of the Year
TSBA: Your Education Source Podcast
In this episode, we join Missy Testerman, Rogersville City School, as she discusses her achievement as the 2024 National Teacher of the Year and shares her journey from the classroom to national recognition. Tune in as she provides insights into her teaching philosophy, innovative practices, and strategies on building meaningful connections to students, families, and community. if you wish to read the transcript of today’s podcast episode.
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Ask the Attorney: Special Education Edition
TSBA: Your Education Source Podcast
In today’s episode, the TSBA Staff Attorneys are back and answering the most asked legal questions received from board members across the state. This version of “Ask the Attorney” focuses solely on questions regarding the law around board policy. Questions from “what is the function of the policy committee” to “how can a board member propose a policy change” are tackled during today’s episode. if you wish to read the transcript of today’s podcast episode.
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Lights, Camera, Education: Inside Warrior Media at White County Schools
TSBA: Your Education Source Podcast
In this episode, we shine a spotlight on Warrior Media, the educational media program at White County Schools that’s empowering students to create, collaborate, and develop A/V production skills. Join us as we discuss this program with Jayson McDonald, 2025 TSBA President and White County Board Member; Kurt Dronebarger, Director of Schools at White County Schools; Candice Allen, A/V Teacher at White County Schools; and Cameron Dronebarger, A/V Teacher at White County Schools, and explore how the program started, the valuable experiences it offers, and the impressive projects students have...
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Unveiling the Artificial Intelligence Toolkit for School Board Members
TSBA: Your Education Source Podcast
In this episode, we’re excited to discuss TSBA’s latest resource: the TSBA School Board Member Toolkit for Artificial Intelligence. Join us as we sit down with Nolan Combs, TSBA Director of Government Relations and one of the developers of this innovative toolkit, to explore how AI is shaping the future of K-12 education and why it’s essential for school board members to stay informed. Whether you’re an AI novice or already exploring its possibilities, this episode will provide valuable insights and practical guidance to navigate this rapidly evolving field. Tune in to discover how...
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[Re-Air] Getting on Board: Tips for New School Board Members
TSBA: Your Education Source Podcast
Due to the amount of recent new board members, we wanted to relaunch the following podcast to help navigate this time as a new board member. During this podcast episode, Candy Morgan, Former TSBA President (Maryville); Keys Fillauer, Former TSBA President (Oak Ridge); Dr. Dale Viox, Former TSBA President (Arlington); and Marty Burlison (Tipton County) welcome all new school board members and share words of advice when navigating the first few years of service on the Board. if you wish to read the transcript of today’s podcast episode.
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From Classroom to Boardroom: The Importance of Student Representatives in Education
TSBA: Your Education Source Podcast
In today’s episode, Mark Clark, Board Chairman, Fayetteville City, Eric Jones, Director of Schools, Fayetteville City, and Braila, a Senior at Fayetteville City Schools, discuss the role of student representatives on Boards of Education and their impact on shaping the future of our schools. Listen today to hear insights on why student voices are essential in board governance.
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Student Congress on Policies in Education Conference – Everything You Need to Know About SCOPE
TSBA: Your Education Source Podcast
In today’s episode, Jennifer White, TSBA Director of Policy Services & Staff Attorney, discusses the Student Congress on Policies in Education (SCOPE) conference. Annually, TSBA hosts this event which brings together 9th-12th grade students from across the state to discuss current topics in education. Tune in today and listen to how participants explore education issues and gain an understanding of how school boards operate. https://tsba.net/event/student-congress-on-policies-in-education-scope/
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Why Advocacy Matters in Public Education
TSBA: Your Education Source Podcast
In today’s episode, Nolan Combs, TSBA Director of Government Relations, discusses the importance of advocacy in public education and why it matters to be an effective advocate. Whether you are a board member or a Director of Schools, today’s episode contains helpful information when considering the legislative landscape for the school district.
info_outlineIn today’s episode, Dr. Tammy Grissom, TSBA Executive Director, Ben Torres, TSBA Assistant Executive Director/General Counsel, and Nolan Combs, TSBA Director of Government Relations, discuss the importance of data and why it is such an important tool for school boards to utilize when making decisions for their school districts. Listen today to learn how to access the different types of data available to school boards across Tennessee.
Show Notes
Please see below the links to access the data mentioned during today’s podcast episode.
TSBA District Data Dashboard (Tennessee School Boards Association)
- Provides district and regional labor market statistics, along with district demographics, academic, and financial data.
Academic Supply for Occupational Demand Report (Tennessee Higher Education Commission and Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation)
- Provides districts with information on in-demand occupations and aligned academic programs in Tennessee.
County Profiles (Tennessee Higher Education Commission)
- Provides an overview of higher education data by county, including college-going rate, socioeconomic profile, FAFSA filing rate, top colleges by attendance for high school graduates, etc.
Tennessee Educator Survey (Tennessee Education Research Alliance, Tennessee Department of Education)
- Serves as the largest-scale data collection on Tennessee teacher perspectives on a range of topics, including school climate and leadership, instructional practice, teacher evaluation and instructional improvement, and standards and assessment. Includes district- and school-level data where the response rate is at least 45 percent.
Tennessee State Report Card (Tennessee Department of Education)
- Features extensive information about the growth and achievement of Tennessee schools and districts. The report card also includes financial, enrollment, and demographic information.
Data Downloads (Tennessee Department of Education)
- Serves as a landing page for multiple sources of raw data from the Tennessee Department of Education, including data on such topics as achievement, growth, discipline, chronic absenteeism. For the first time last year, the department released Educator Race and Ethnicity Data on this page.
Tennessee Educator Preparation Report Card (Tennessee State Board of Education, Tennessee Department of Education)
- Provides data on the effectiveness of educator preparation providers.