On the Fly presented by The TN Firefly
On the Fly is the podcast of the Tennessee Firefly, taking listeners further into the education stories we cover.
Podcasting since 2025 • 20 episodes
On the Fly presented by The TN Firefly
Latest Episodes
On the Fly: Trimble Academy Could Be Dyer County's First Public Charter School
This Tuesday, the Dyer County School Board will decide whether to approve the first truly rural public charter school in Tennessee. The proposed Trimble Academy would combine classical education and outdoor learning for elementary and mid...
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On the Fly: Rep. Scott Cepicky Discusses the Need for Virtual School Accountability
This week, lawmakers will vote on legislation that’s designed to hold underperforming virtual schools accountable by requiring their closure. The Senate passed its version of the bill last month, and the House will take it up this week. E...
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On the Fly: Elaine Davis Discusses Improving Access to School Nurses
State Representative Elaine Davis, R-Knoxville, has filed three bills this session (HB1550, HB1675, and HB2329) to improve access students have to school nurses. She explains what each bill will do and why this issue is personal to her on ...
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On the Fly: Senator Adam Lowe Wants to Reduce Barriers for Open Enrollment
State Senator Adam Lowe, R-Calhoun, is sponsoring legislation designed to break down barriers parents face enrolling their child in a school district beyond the one they're zoned for.Lowe's bill will expand public school choice opportuni...
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On the Fly: U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn Discusses Her Vision for Education
In this edition of On the Fly, U.S. Senator and 2026 gubernatorial candidate Marsha Blackburn outlines how she'd approach the future of public charter schools, CTE, and a decision to appoint the next Commissioner of Education.
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