Representative Scott Cepicky misleads the public in radio interview on his school vouchers plan
Rep. Cepicky made the case that reducing testing and teacher evaluations spurs creativity and innovation in the classroom, but a.
Memphis-Shelby County Schools appoints new assistant superintendent
Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) Superintendent Marie Feagins has appointed 25-year education veteran Janice Tankson as the district’s new superintendent of.
- by Brandon Paykamian
- July 2, 2024
Kingsport City Schools to provide free meals to all students as Tennessee schools grapple with student lunch debts
All students in Kingsport City Schools (KCS) will be eligible to receive meals at no charge, regardless of socioeconomic status,.
- by Brandon Paykamian
- July 2, 2024
Hamilton County Schools approves revised budget with $50K starting salary for teachers
The Hamilton County Schools Board of Education voted 8-0 to approve a $663 million revised budget during Thursday’s special called.
- by Brandon Paykamian
- June 28, 2024
Tax dollars paid for this mailer during Rep. Jon Ragan’s re-election campaign. Few House members have spent more on mailings.
One of the more closely watched races this summer is East Tennessee’s House District 33 GOP primary between John Ragan,.
- by Sky Arnold
- June 28, 2024
University of Memphis announces $1M investment in AI-related programming
The University of Memphis is investing $1 million in academic and research programming relating to artificial intelligence to better prepare.
- by Brandon Paykamian
- June 27, 2024
Metro Nashville school board lauds state test results
The Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) Board of Education celebrated gains made across grade levels and subjects in this year’s.
- by Brandon Paykamian
- June 26, 2024
New state assessment data shows economically disadvantaged students are finding more success at public charter schools
This week’s release of state-level Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) results is providing some good news for the 44,000 children.
- by Sky Arnold
- June 26, 2024
Memphis-Shelby County Schools approves job cuts and $1.8 billion budget
The Memphis-Shelby County Schools Board of Education voted 8-1 Tuesday night to approve Superintendent Marie Feagins’ plans to cut over.
- by Brandon Paykamian
- June 26, 2024
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.
- by Tennessee Firefly Staff
- June 26, 2024