JC Bowman
@jcbowman.bsky.social
Son, Brother, Husband, Father, Grandfather. US Marine Corps Vet, Writer, Friend. Follower of Christ. No DMs.
The Tennessee teacher licensure tango www.timesnews.net/the-tennesse... @jcbowman.bsky.social @timesnewshub.bsky.social
www.timesnews.net
September 5, 2025 at 9:31 PM
The Tennessee teacher licensure tango www.timesnews.net/the-tennesse... @jcbowman.bsky.social @timesnewshub.bsky.social
J.C. Bowman: Embrace the spirit of Labor Day www.timesnews.net/opinion/colu...
August 31, 2025 at 1:26 AM
J.C. Bowman: Embrace the spirit of Labor Day www.timesnews.net/opinion/colu...
Penny Schwinn Drops Out of the Running for Ed Department’s Deputy Role www.the74million.org/article/penn...
Penny Schwinn Drops Out of the Running for Ed Department’s Deputy Role
Some viewed the former Tennessee education commissioner as a bipartisan pick for the post, but past controversies followed her.
www.the74million.org
July 31, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Penny Schwinn Drops Out of the Running for Ed Department’s Deputy Role www.the74million.org/article/penn...
Another Education Department delay: Release of NAEP science scores hechingerreport.org/proof-points...
Another Education Department delay: release of NAEP science scores
But administration relents on yanking data from researchers
hechingerreport.org
July 7, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Another Education Department delay: Release of NAEP science scores hechingerreport.org/proof-points...
Reposted by JC Bowman
BOWMAN ON SCHWINN: “The Swamp Thrives in Tennessee!”
@jcbowman.bsky.social says Trump Deputy Ed Commish Penny Schwinn’s conflicts will serve her (privatization) supporters in D.C. just as they did in TN— where she apparently went into business with @GovBillLee’s COS. tnholler.com/2025/06/bowm...
@jcbowman.bsky.social says Trump Deputy Ed Commish Penny Schwinn’s conflicts will serve her (privatization) supporters in D.C. just as they did in TN— where she apparently went into business with @GovBillLee’s COS. tnholler.com/2025/06/bowm...
June 2, 2025 at 4:54 PM
BOWMAN ON SCHWINN: “The Swamp Thrives in Tennessee!”
@jcbowman.bsky.social says Trump Deputy Ed Commish Penny Schwinn’s conflicts will serve her (privatization) supporters in D.C. just as they did in TN— where she apparently went into business with @GovBillLee’s COS. tnholler.com/2025/06/bowm...
@jcbowman.bsky.social says Trump Deputy Ed Commish Penny Schwinn’s conflicts will serve her (privatization) supporters in D.C. just as they did in TN— where she apparently went into business with @GovBillLee’s COS. tnholler.com/2025/06/bowm...
In Dozens of Districts, Teachers Can’t Afford to Live Near Their Schools www.the74million.org/article/in-d...
In Dozens of Districts, Teachers Can’t Afford to Live Near Their Schools
Aldeman: District spending is up, but educator pay isn't. Efforts to provide affordable housing for teachers have run into trouble
www.the74million.org
June 3, 2025 at 7:47 PM
In Dozens of Districts, Teachers Can’t Afford to Live Near Their Schools www.the74million.org/article/in-d...
We have to quit putting people in ideological boxes. I really liked this quote from Dave Matthews.
April 22, 2025 at 12:37 PM
We have to quit putting people in ideological boxes. I really liked this quote from Dave Matthews.
Always a good time at the #NashvilleZoo with my Granddaughter.
April 7, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Always a good time at the #NashvilleZoo with my Granddaughter.
Tutoring Giant’s Sudden Demise Linked to End of Federal Relief Funds www.the74million.org/article/tuto... @jcbowman.bsky.social
Tutoring Giant’s Sudden Demise Linked to End of Federal Relief Funds
FEV Tutor was a 'massive player’ in the field, once worth $40 million in contracts from California to Florida. On Saturday, it abruptly closed.
www.the74million.org
February 20, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Tutoring Giant’s Sudden Demise Linked to End of Federal Relief Funds www.the74million.org/article/tuto... @jcbowman.bsky.social
Hundreds of thousands of students are entitled to training and help finding jobs. They don’t get it hechingerreport.org/hundreds-of-...
Hundreds of thousands of students with disabilities should be getting trained for work through pre-employment transition services — but aren't
At a time when Americans have made clear that access to training and good jobs is a top priority, the Pre-Employment Transition Services program, intended to provide that training for students with di...
hechingerreport.org
February 6, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Hundreds of thousands of students are entitled to training and help finding jobs. They don’t get it hechingerreport.org/hundreds-of-...
Reposted by JC Bowman
School safety must remain a high priority in our state. No parent should have to bury a child. No school employee should be afraid to do their job. We can, and we must do better. — JC #priorities
January 22, 2025 at 8:15 PM
School safety must remain a high priority in our state. No parent should have to bury a child. No school employee should be afraid to do their job. We can, and we must do better. — JC #priorities
I have come to realize I am not a morning person, I am more of a coffee person.
January 21, 2025 at 2:15 PM
I have come to realize I am not a morning person, I am more of a coffee person.
My statement on Penny Schwinn, formerly the Tennessee Commissioner of Education, who was appointed as the United States Deputy Secretary of Education in the Trump Administration.
January 19, 2025 at 6:52 PM
My statement on Penny Schwinn, formerly the Tennessee Commissioner of Education, who was appointed as the United States Deputy Secretary of Education in the Trump Administration.
Reposted by JC Bowman
“Tennessee taxpayers must understand that most of the funding…will be directed toward children already enrolled in private schools.
Private schools across Tennessee have a maximum of 3-4,000 open seats. This indicates that the primary goal is not actually to improve public schools.”
Private schools across Tennessee have a maximum of 3-4,000 open seats. This indicates that the primary goal is not actually to improve public schools.”
January 10, 2025 at 4:53 PM
“Tennessee taxpayers must understand that most of the funding…will be directed toward children already enrolled in private schools.
Private schools across Tennessee have a maximum of 3-4,000 open seats. This indicates that the primary goal is not actually to improve public schools.”
Private schools across Tennessee have a maximum of 3-4,000 open seats. This indicates that the primary goal is not actually to improve public schools.”
Reposted by JC Bowman
OPINION: “Universal Vouchers Are Back”
JC Bowman of Professional Educators of Tennessee says despite recent *polls* from Gov. Lee’s privatizer pals, Tennesseans oppose (underperforming, unaccountable) vouchers when they have all the info and Lee isn’t mis-Leeding them.
JC Bowman of Professional Educators of Tennessee says despite recent *polls* from Gov. Lee’s privatizer pals, Tennesseans oppose (underperforming, unaccountable) vouchers when they have all the info and Lee isn’t mis-Leeding them.
BOWMAN: Universal Vouchers Are Back (and Gov. Lee is mis-leeding folks)
J.C. Bowman of Professional Educators of Tennessee says despite what privatizer polls say, Tennesseans don't want vouchers when they have all the info: "It is concerning when Governor Lee does not cle...
tnholler.com
January 7, 2025 at 7:58 PM
OPINION: “Universal Vouchers Are Back”
JC Bowman of Professional Educators of Tennessee says despite recent *polls* from Gov. Lee’s privatizer pals, Tennesseans oppose (underperforming, unaccountable) vouchers when they have all the info and Lee isn’t mis-Leeding them.
JC Bowman of Professional Educators of Tennessee says despite recent *polls* from Gov. Lee’s privatizer pals, Tennesseans oppose (underperforming, unaccountable) vouchers when they have all the info and Lee isn’t mis-Leeding them.
“Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars” ~Kahlil Gibran
January 8, 2025 at 1:31 PM
“Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars” ~Kahlil Gibran
Kids are checking snow reports for school tomorrow.
January 6, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Kids are checking snow reports for school tomorrow.
I went to a Thai restaurant for dinner tonight and don’t get me wrong the food was amazing, but I don’t know how they expect me to believe that a chicken fried this rice...
January 5, 2025 at 12:04 AM
I went to a Thai restaurant for dinner tonight and don’t get me wrong the food was amazing, but I don’t know how they expect me to believe that a chicken fried this rice...
We must continually be filling our minds with things that bring life. We must look for the good. For when we do, we will find it.
December 30, 2024 at 1:56 PM
We must continually be filling our minds with things that bring life. We must look for the good. For when we do, we will find it.