A Personal story: Virginia Hughes Virginia Hughes is a first generation student from Blount County, Tennessee and was one of the first tnAchieves (the precursor and model for TN Promise) students. She graduated high school in 2011 and received an Associate of Science...
The Policy Circle just celebrated its third anniversary and the growth and achievement of the movement is a result of the innovation and dedication of circle leaders and members. To recognize exemplary circles and circle leaders, this year’s Circle Leadership...
The Policy Circle is pleased to announce it’s July Conversation Call will be with Mark Janus, the plaintiff in Janus vs AFSCME. The Supreme Court recently decided in favor of Janus, with the majority opinion stating “the First Amendment does not permit the government...
Whether you are commuting to work, headed to the beach or taking a trans-Atlantic plane ride, check out the newly revised Policy Circle Reading List. You’ll find titles recommended for your summer reading as well as a comprehensive list of suggested reads to...
Dear Kristin, I know that the first Tuesday after November 1st is election day, but it feels like every other day I hear about elections taking place. It is confusing. Help! First, you are correct that in the U.S., the general election for federal public officials is...
Education is the pathway to a productive life. All people need basic literacy, math skills, and knowledge of the world around them to function in today’s society and be informed citizens. But despite increased spending, our educational outcomes as a nation are...
