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.

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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.

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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.

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Studies: Pandemic Aid Lifted Scores, But Not Enough To Make Up for Lost Learning

Nearly $200 billion in emergency school funding spent during and after the pandemic succeeded in lifting students’ achievement in math.

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Tennessee Department of Education praises steady improvements in TCAP test results

Student performance is slowly but steadily improving in math, English language arts (ELA) and social studies, according to 2023-24 Tennessee.

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UT-Chattanooga receives College of Distinction designation

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga has been designated a 2024-2025 College of Distinction and a Tennessee College of Distinction, a recent.

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Memphis-Shelby County School Board candidates discuss literacy, project funding and need to build public trust

Voters in the Memphis-Shelby County school district got a chance to hear from several school board candidates about their thoughts.

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Air Force Captain Jason Emert makes school choice a key part of his State House campaign

East Tennessee House candidate Jason Emert has a very personal reason for supporting Governor Bill Lee’s universal school choice plan.

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SCORE memo notes need to align career credentials with workforce trends

A memo released today from the State Collaborative on Reforming Education (SCORE) said the state’s schools must do more to.

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Tennessee Disability Coalition report suggests more work needed to support students with disabilities

A new white paper from the Tennessee Disability Coalition suggests that K-12 schools throughout the state have a lot of.

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