https://dailymemphian.com/feed/authors/323 The Daily Memphian is the must-read, daily online newspaper for in-depth, local journalism in Memphis and the Mid-South. Sign up for morning and evening editions, plus breaking news. (c) 2026 https://dailymemphian.com/article/10659 <p>A survey by Tennesseans for Quality Early Education shows Tennessee voters are unified in their dissatisfaction with the state&rsquo;s&nbsp;public education system and united&nbsp;in their support for expanding&nbsp;early education.&nbsp;</p> mike.carpenter@tgee.org (Mike Carpenter) Opinion Guest Columnists https://dailymemphian.com/article/10659 Wed, 12 Feb 2020 04:05:00 -0600 https://dailymemphian.com/article/7280 <p>With news that nearly two-thirds of Tennessee's public school third graders are not proficient in reading or math, researchers report that the combination of Voluntary Pre-K and quality K-3 is a way to improve academic outcomes.&nbsp;</p> mike.carpenter@tgee.org (Mike Carpenter) Opinion Guest Columnists https://dailymemphian.com/article/7280 Fri, 6 Sep 2019 04:00:00 -0500