Kelly D. Johnson
@JohnsonKellyd
Director of Clinton City Schools; views are my own; Rescued from darkness, we are walking in marvelous light! #ChooseJoy
Ruby Bridges was six years old when she bravely walked into William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans in November 1960. Jeering mobs of adults showed up to intimidate her but she bravely showed up day after day, helping to integrate Louisiana’s schools. #Blackhistorymonth
We know American Federation for Children, Americans for Prosperity & Club For Growth are front groups that are pumping big money into TN to promote school vouchers. We don’t know where they get their “dark money” because they don’t have to reveal.
Exactly.
For those keeping score: Over the last 24 hours I have received more than 300 emails supporting the voucher bill. All are form emails sent through a special interest website that is being paid to push the bill. ZERO have come from my district. #Ofor300&counting
Had a terrific day reflecting on leadership today with @iheartckh! #LeadershipMatters
Welcome to Clinton!!!!!
#WitchersAdventures at it again! Can you guess where my next weather camera is going? #eastTNweather
Due to the continued winter advisory, predicted snow showers, and overnight freezing, Clinton City Schools will be closed on Thursday, February 20. Boys and Girls Club will be open from 7-6 at Clinton Community Center for club members. Please bring your child's lunch.
Today's 2024 Nation's Report Card release from the National Assessment for Educational Progress shows meaningful academic gains for TN, highlighting our state's unwavering commitment to public schools & scores that outpace the nation in reading & math. tn.gov/education/news…
Senate finance chair strikes $6M earmarked for East TN county represented by two possible voucher holdouts pro.stateaffairs.com/tn/education/v…
For the first time ever, Tennessee scored above the national average on all 4th and 8th grade NAEP Assessments. One would expect the Governor to be out touting this accomplishment. Not happening because it doesn't support the voucher legislation. chalkbeat.org/tennessee/2025…
Matt Hixson, of Hawkins County Schools, testified on SB6001 in the Senate Education Committee yesterday. Thank you, Matt and @SchoolsHawkins !
President Trump is absolutely right—school choice is about giving parents the power to decide what’s best for their kids. That’s exactly why I advocate for a strong, winning education freedom plan that prioritizes families, not weak-kneed establishment types like never-trump AFP…
Think of the academic possibilities, innovation, growth, & achievement if @GovBillLee @TNHouseReps & @tnsenate would increase funding of public schools so that TN broke into the top 25, the top 15, or the top 5. Baby steps, let’s break into the top 30 among states in funding.
Lt. Governor Wilder used to say if a piece of legislation was beneficial for citizens, it would easily pass without any arm-twisting or maneuvering. I feel like we watch the same episode of this show every legislative session, except now it has accompanying commercials.
UPDATE: Speaker @CSexton25 set Wednesday’s special session for 8PM 🧐— likely to push @GovBillLee’s vouchers scam through in the dark. Plus he made the house gallery tickets-only, likely to stack it with voucher supporters… Playing shady games as they sell out our kids😳
🎉 Exciting news! Episode 2 of Blaze Broadcasting is live! 🌟 Dive into the latest updates from the Blaze News Crew and join the conversation. What are you most excited to hear about? Watch here: youtu.be/grklGEbEDtc?si…
Let’s keep the focus on strengthening and fully funding public education. Tennessee consistently ranks among the lowest in education funding. Urge your legislators to protect Tennessee’s public schools and vote NO on vouchers. Our students deserve better.
Otis could walk out of Andy’s jail cell any time he wanted. He wasn’t trapped. Families making $170k/yr are not trapped in “failing public schools”.
1/30 #edWebinar Strategic Literacy Innovation: Transforming Literacy Outcomes with Supplemental Support @JohnsonKellyd @ReallyGreatRead home.edweb.net/webinar/struct…
I thought this governor was despicable, @GovBillLee is soulless. Threatening not to help Tennesseans in need if my colleagues don’t vote for his voucher scam. My community has endured a flood and recovery is long and hard. It is disgraceful, 1/ nashvillescene.com/news/citylimit…
#edWebinar 1/30 Strategic Literacy Innovation: Transforming Literacy Outcomes with Supplemental Support @JohnsonKellyd @ReallyGreatRead home.edweb.net/webinar/struct…
The Tennessean asked readers whether they support expanding school vouchers statewide. More than 4,000 people responded online, with an overwhelming 91% indicating “no.”