
Marta W. Aldrich
Senior Statehouse Correspondent at Chalkbeat
Journalist covering education equity for @chalkbeattn. Proud Tennessean, Mizzou alum, wife & mom.
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2 days ago |
dbrnews.com | Marta W. Aldrich |Erica Meltzer
In a small recording studio near Nashville, Tennessee, conservative activist Kelly Schenkoske urged an online audience of parents to scour school district websites for contracts that mention social and emotional learning. "Social-emotional learning is far more than just kindness," Schenkoske said.
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5 days ago |
nwitimes.com | Marta W. Aldrich |Erica Meltzer
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greensboro.com | Marta W. Aldrich |Erica Meltzer
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6 days ago |
tulsaworld.com | Marta W. Aldrich |Erica Meltzer
In a small recording studio near Nashville, Tennessee, conservative activist Kelly Schenkoske urged an online audience of parents to scour school district websites for contracts that mention social and emotional learning. "Social-emotional learning is far more than just kindness," Schenkoske said.
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omaha.com | Marta W. Aldrich |Erica Meltzer
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With an ally in the White House, Moms for Liberty renews its fight against its longtime target — social and emotional learning. New reporting from @ChalkbeatTN and @meltzere https://t.co/lPhxvVrAZy

Here's the list of charter operators applying to open or run 13 schools in Tennessee in 2026-27 https://t.co/BeH3QcHbxW

Brian Kelsey once chaired the Tennessee legislature's Senate Education Committee, a gatekeeper of policies affecting students and children. Now he's in prison, reports @JonathanMattise. https://t.co/lM2gEPWHgU