Public charter schools in Shelby, Davidson, and Hamilton County recognized for being changemakers
The Tennessee Charter School Center recognized 5 middle schools and 8 high schools for having the greatest positive impact on.
Memphis-Shelby County school board continues discussion on personnel changes
The Memphis-Shelby County School Board continued discussing personnel changes in the district on Tuesday, following last week’s special meeting where.
- by Brandon Paykamian
- June 20, 2024
Williamson County school board discusses LGBTQ protections, approves 6 percent pay raise for teachers
Williamson County school board and community members discussed the Biden Administration’s proposed changes to Title IX that would reinstate and.
- by Brandon Paykamian
- June 20, 2024
GOP Senate Challenger Bobby Harshbarger sides with Democrats in opposing Governor Lee’s universal school choice plan
Few issues have united Tennessee Democrats more this year their opposition to Governor Bill Lee’s plan to let families across.
- by Sky Arnold
- June 20, 2024
Memphis school board forum: Boosting literacy, ending teacher shortages top candidates’ priorities
Improving literacy rates, preparing students to compete globally, and combating teacher shortages are among the top challenges facing Memphis-Shelby County.
- by Tonyaa Weathersbee, Chalkbeat Tennessee
- June 19, 2024
AI policies are still a work in progress for several Tennessee school districts ahead of 2024-25 school year
Legislation passed in February requires school districts to let the state know how artificial intelligence will be used and regulated.
- by Brandon Paykamian
- June 18, 2024
Kingsport City Schools passes drug testing policy
The Kingsport City Schools Board of Education unanimously passed a new drug testing policy for students involved in extracurricular activities.
- by Brandon Paykamian
- June 17, 2024
Teacher vacancies are a big challenge in Tennessee. Clarksville-Montgomery County may have found a solution.
A recent report from the State Collaborative on Reforming Education (SCORE) found that school districts across Tennessee began the school year.
- by Brandon Paykamian
- June 17, 2024
EFI Charter School Report: Tennessee charter school sector ranked in middle of the pack
Tennessee ranks 14th out of 30 states included in a recent report from the Education Freedom Institute that measures the.
- by Brandon Paykamian
- June 14, 2024
Nashville’s fourth-graders slightly outpace state average for improvements in reading
Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) is reporting similar reading gains as the state averages announced yesterday, for both third and.
- by Sky Arnold
- June 14, 2024