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.
On the Fly presented by The TN Firefly
Latest Episodes
On the Fly: Gubernatorial Candidate Jerri Green Discusses Her Vision for Education
Memphis City Councilwoman Jerri Green is the only contender in next August's Democratic gubernatorial primary who has held elected office. She joins this week's On the Fly to discuss how she'd work with the Republican supermajority if elected, ...
On the Fly: Educator Jenny Bell Wants to Add Accountability to MNPS
Early voting is underway for next month's four school board primaries in Davidson County, including District 4, where longtime Metro Schools teacher, principal, and program director, Jenny Bell, is challenging incumbent Dr. Berthena Nabaa-McKin...
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...
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...
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 ...
