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DeAnna Osborne

Election 2018

Tennessee
November 7, 2018

A Tennessee teacher lost his state race but is taking lessons learned back to his classroom

“I ran because, as a teacher, I don’t feel like I’m being represented. I want to teach my students tomorrow to open their minds, and learn to work together even among differences. That’s what will move us forward.”

campaign trail

Tennessee
October 26, 2018

More teachers are running for state office this year. Meet two from Tennessee.

In a wave of political activism, more than 150 teachers nationwide are seeking legislative office this year. Tennessee is part of that movement.