Jon Styf

Jon Styf is an award-winning editor and reporter who has worked in Illinois, Texas, Wisconsin, Florida, and Michigan in local newsrooms over the past 20 years, working for Shaw Media, Hearst, and…

Legislation
Bill looks to divert money to Tennessee pre-K program, but lawmakers question effectiveness

(The Center Square) — A bill to redirect some of the taxes collected from sports betting in Tennessee to fund the state’s voluntary pre-K education program narrowly passed a Senate… Read More

March 4, 2022
Public Education
How money will flow through Tennessee’s proposed public school funding formula

(The Center Square) – Every Tennessee school district received a projection from the state this week showing how much funding the district would receive during the 2023-24 school year if… Read More

February 28, 2022
Legislation
Tennessee subcommittees to discuss bill on ‘divisive topics’ in public higher education

(The Center Square) – A bill to address requirements related to “divisive concepts” at Tennessee’s public colleges and universities is set to be discussed in both Tennessee’s Senate and House… Read More

February 22, 2022
Legislation
South Carolina school-choice voucher bill headed to full Senate Education Committee

(The Center Square) – A voucher bill that would allow South Carolina students to take their state funding with them to private schools will be heard in the state’s full… Read More

February 22, 2022