TN Education Report is a brand that focuses on education politics and policy in Tennessee. The brand is run by Andy Spears, who also owns the public policy consulting firm Spears Strategy. Through his firm, Spears provides policy and advocacy consulting to school systems, non-profits, and parent groups.

He holds a Ph. D. With 15 years of experience in public policy roles in Kentucky and Tennessee, Spears has a deep understanding of the education landscape in these states.

Additionally, TN Education Report was previously contributed to by Zack Barnes, a former legislative assistant who covered education committees and floor sessions at the Tennessee General Assembly. Barnes, now a middle school special education teacher in Nashville, brings his experience and research interests in working memory, education policy, and closing the research-practice gap to the brand. Follow @TheAndySpears to get Spears' take on politics and policy.

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