Scholarship opening doors for KIPP students who worry they can’t attend the University of Tennessee
Daniela Castro Pu says the University of Tennessee Knoxville (UTK) felt like home almost immediately. Castro Pu is now weeks
School “vouchers” attracted headlines this legislative session, but charter support could have the lasting impact
Members of the Tennessee General Assembly adjourned the legislative session Thursday following more than three months of sometimes contentious and
Board of Education turns down expansion of Nashville charter network that’s outperforming comparable schools
Last year LEAD Public Schools turned to one of Metro-Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) most successful principals to head up the
Rutherford County School Board votes down proposed fourth public charter school while leaving the door open for approval later
Members of the Rutherford County School Board unanimously rejected what could be the district’s fourth public charter school Thursday but
Governor pulls plug on Education Freedom Scholarships and vows to revisit the plan next year
Governor Bill Lee conceded that there’s no pathway for his signature education bill to pass this session and vowed to
Representative Bo Mitchell suggests Metro Schools bulldoze buildings before allowing organizations serving high numbers of students of color use them
West Nashville Representative Bo Mitchell, D-Nashville, provided Metro Nashville Public Schools with some eyebrow raising advice on the House floor
Governor’s Education Freedom Scholarship Plan faces uphill battle for passage
Governor Lee’s signature education proposal this year appears to be on life support. Tuesday afternoon both the Senate Finance, Ways,
House education leaders decline to vote on bill outlawing marriage between first cousins
Two State Representatives who’ve played a big role in education legislation this session were among the nine Republicans who declined
Encompass Community School proposes serving North Nashville students with a mastery-based approach
Last school year three groups of Nashville elementary school students who were all performing below grade level, took part in
“Data bill” continues to advance in the House. Supporters say it will help better prepare students for Tennessee’s changing economy.
Members of the House Government Operations Committee unanimously advanced legislation Monday that’s designed to help the state do a better