Public charter schools continue to find an easier path in Memphis than Nashville

Last week’s Memphis-Shelby County Schools Board of Education meeting provided yet another example of how differently the state’s two largest

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Afraid of the competition? Why did traditional public schools try to get out of playing public charter schools

By any measure, Chattanooga Preparatory School’s first high school basketball season was a slam dunk success. The newly established public

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Parent leaders say Nashville has one education challenge Memphis doesn’t have

Nashville and Memphis may have many differences, but two of Tennessee’s most influential parent advocacy organizations say the quality of

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State Textbook Commission Member Laurie Cardoza-Moore argues for expanding the board’s role

A new state law requires Tennessee’s Textbook and Instructional Materials Quality Commission to “issue guidance” for local school districts to

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MNPS doubles down on excluding schools serving historically disadvantaged students from celebration

When the parade begins Saturday morning to celebrate Nashville’s public schools, the students marching will not totally reflect the city’s

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Surprise! West Tennessee teacher receives one of the highest honors in education

Alexa Guynes didn’t expect to win an award when she walked into her school gymnasium Thursday but that’s exactly happened.

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Titans offer to help Nashville high schools get new athletic fields

Nashville Mayor John Cooper announced a plan Wednesday to provide every district run public high school athletic program with new

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Tennessee recognizes teacher program for National Apprenticeship Week

The Tennessee Department of Education is recognizing the work its Tennessee Teacher Apprenticeship program is doing during this week’s 8th

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MNPS accused of “playing politics” with historically disenfranchised families

Metro Nashville Public Schools is accused of playing politics with families for excluding schools serving some of the highest percentages

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Governor Lee touts education accomplishments in second term win

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee promised to continue his educational priorities after comfortably winning a second term. Governor Lee won nearly

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