Contracts for Memphis Shelby County Schools security upgrades await board approva
Memphis-Shelby County Schools would spend up to $6.3 million to bolster security in the district’s schools under a pair of.
Senate Education Committee gives a negative recommendation to Tennessee State University’s budget
The Tennessee Comptroller’s criticism of Tennessee State University leadership is causing a new setback for the university’s budget. On Wednesday,.
- by Reana Gibson
- March 9, 2023
Legislator Profile: Senator Raumesh Akbari finds common ground to improve education
Senator Raumesh Akbari admits it’s not easy getting legislation passed as a Democrat in the Republican supermajority in the Tennessee.
- by Sky Arnold
- March 9, 2023
Curious about the public charter school applying to open in your community? This new resource can help you learn more.
Education organization Tennesseans for Student Success (TSS) announced a new resource Thursday to provide parents and local school districts with.
- by Tennessee Firefly Staff
- March 9, 2023
Metro Nashville Public Schools hosting two events to recruit new teachers and support staff
Metro Nashville Public Schools is hosting two events this month to recruit new teachers along with transportation and support positions..
- by Vanessa Helgeland
- March 2, 2023
Legislation to expand the Education Savings Account Program to Hamilton County advances
Legislation to expand the controversial Education Savings Account (ESA) program advanced through a key subcommittee Tuesday night. The House K-12.
- by Reana Gibson
- March 1, 2023
Memphis School Board encouraged to let the public to submit questions to superintendent candidates
A member of the community advisor committee that’s helping guide the search for a new superintendent for Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
- by Reana Gibson
- March 1, 2023
MSCS board backs land purchase for new Cordova high school under ‘three G’s’ settlement
The Memphis-Shelby County School Board agreed to buy nearly 36 acres of land north of Shelby Farms for a new.
- by Tonyaa Weathersbee, Chalkbeat Tennessee
- March 1, 2023
Metro Nashville Public Schools now accepting applications for Pre-K Program
Metro Nashville Public Schools opened its application portal Wednesday for parents who want to enroll their child in the district’s.
- by Vanessa Helgeland
- March 1, 2023
Joint state committee recommends TSU’s board of trustees stay on the job despite scathing Comptroller audit
In a rare move of bipartisanship at the State Capitol, Tennessee’s Joint Subcommittee of Education, Health and General Welfare unanimously.
- by Reana Gibson
- February 27, 2023