Tennessee Student Eagles is an organization sponsored by Tennessee Eagle Forum comprised of like-minded teenage students who share conservative interests. This program trains teens to be knowledgeable, independent thinkers in order to face the current social and political environment. Student Eagles meet monthly to discuss an issue or current event. The students determine which topics to discuss in advance. They are expected to research as much as they can, then bring that information to share with other students in a robust discussion or debate. Topics from past meetings have included illegal immigration, national security, terrorism, the Equal Rights Amendment, and abortion.

Preparing Students to Think for Themselves

Most students with conservative parents know what their parents believe about major issues, and have just followed along with them. This is not helpful when they leave home to go to college or enter the workforce and have to defend their beliefs for the first time. Our Student Eagles understand why they believe what they believe which allows them to stand their ground firmly when faced with opposing views.

During the General Assembly session, our teens have the opportunity to shadow state legislators for a day at the Tennessee State Capitol. They attend committee meetings, hear from constituents, and may even get to hear debates on the house or senate floors. Our students also track one piece of legislation through the committee process each session. This gives them a better understanding of how a bill becomes law. They are also taught how to lobby the bill through emails, phone calls, and visits with legislators.

Student Eagles Leadership  |  Frances Arthur

Our Student Eagle program leader, Frances Arthur, has spent over 30 years in education including time in elementary school, middle school, high school, home school, and home school – cooperative settings. As a lifelong learner, she has developed a skillset which allows her to effectively teach government, politics, economics, as well as American and world history. Frances is committed to our students and provides them with many special activities and opportunities throughout the year.

For more information on our Student Eagles program, contact Frances

Students in our Student Eagles program are provided unique opportunities every year giving them a more practical understanding of how our government processes work.