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: ETSU President Dr. Brian Noland Discusses Potential Changes to Higher Education Funding
Next month, the Tennessee Higher Education Commission is expected to approve changes to a funding policy for institutions of higher learning called the Outcomes-Based Funding (OBF) formula.The OBF provides financial incentives to institu...
On the Fly: Nashville School of Excellence Aims to Serve Growing South Nashville Immigrant Population
This summer, the Metro Nashville Public Schools Board of Education will vote on as many as four proposals for new public charter schools, including the Nashville School of Excellence.The proposed 6-12 grade school would be an expansion o...
On the Fly: Representative William Slater Recaps the Legislative Session
House Education Administration Chair Representative William Slater joins this week's On the Fly to discuss the recent legislative session and his work on the Advisory Committee on Innovations in K-12 Education.
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...
