Rep. Sam McKenzie claims to be a champion of public schools despite opposing historic increases in funding
Monday morning Representative Sam McKenzie, D-Knoxville, took to social media to attack his August primary opponent Dr. Dasha Lundy, and.
UT-Knoxville announces newest class of Distinguished Tennessean Scholars
The University of Tennessee in Knoxville will soon welcome its newest class of Distinguished Tennessean Scholars this fall.
- by Brandon Paykamian
- June 11, 2024
Knox County school board fails to pass policy change banning books depicting sexual imagery
A proposal to specifically ban books depicting sexual imagery failed by a 4-2 vote at Thursday’s Knox County Board of.
- by Brandon Paykamian
- June 10, 2024
Knox County school board discusses banning books with sexual content
Knox County Board of Education officials discussed banning books that depict sex at Monday’s school board work session.
- by Brandon Paykamian
- June 4, 2024
School resource officers to remain the only armed personnel in Knox County Schools
The Knox County Schools Board of Education unanimously passed a resolution affirming that school resource officers (SRO) and law enforcement.
- by Reana Gibson
- May 16, 2024
Knox County parents will know later this month if their children are at risk for retention under new reading requirements
In two weeks, parents in Knox County will know if their children are at risk of having to repeat the.
- by Reana Gibson
- May 7, 2024
School board members propose separate resolutions to oppose new law allowing teachers to carry guns
Two members of the Knox County Schools (KCS) Board of Education are proposing competing resolutions to push back on a.
- by Reana Gibson
- May 3, 2024
Knox Prep welcomes new students into a family atmosphere
Tawanya Figgs says she felt her 11-year-old son Ta’vion Wilson needed a change going into his sixth-grade school year. Figgs.
- by Sky Arnold
- May 2, 2024
Knox County leaders approve historic salary investment for educators and staff
The Knox County School (KCS) Board approved a historic $39 million investment to raise the salaries of teachers and school.
- by Reana Gibson
- April 8, 2024
Knox County School leaders propose $39 million increase in district salaries
Knox County School (KCS) leaders are proposing a historic $39 million investment to increase the salaries of educators and school.
- by Reana Gibson
- April 3, 2024