by design | Sep 9, 2014 | From the publisher's desk, The Daily Focus
Populists Versus Elitists By Steve Hunley I can’t help myself, but I have been thoroughly amused by the uproar about the “side” agreement between the superintendent of schools and the Knox County Board of Education. The Focus was writing about this two and a half...
by design | Mar 3, 2014 | From the publisher's desk, The Daily Focus
By Steve Hunley It seems to me many of us are missing the point of public education. We’ve moved away from the basics of education in this country, despite spending more than ever. Ultimately, the goal isn’t passing as many tests as possible, collecting data or even...
by design | Jan 12, 2014 | From the publisher's desk, The Daily Focus
By Steve Hunley With the arrival of the New Year, politics will heat up in Knox County. Virtually every office in the county is up for grabs, with the exception of the Law Director and Property Assessor’s office. Oddly, the races seeming to draw the most attention...
by design | Dec 16, 2013 | From the publisher's desk, The Daily Focus
By Steve Hunley I think the thing I like least in any human being is hypocrisy. I don’t doubt for a moment my attitude is uncommon. It seems to me most people really dislike hypocrisy, especially in our public officials. It is increasingly apparent that there is a...
by design | Dec 11, 2013 | From the publisher's desk, The Daily Focus
By Steve Hunley Despite assurances by Superintendent Jim McIntyre and every member of the Knox County Board of Education that they are “listening,” they steamrollered teachers and others who felt it was inappropriate to extend McIntyre’s contract for yet...
by design | Dec 9, 2013 | From the publisher's desk, The Daily Focus
By Steve Hunley Teachers, parents and students turned out in force at the most recent meeting of the Knox County Board of Education. For months The Knoxville Focus has been telling readers about the ties between Superintendent James McIntyre, the do-nothing...
