Department of Education seeks parental input in long awaited school grading system
Parents can now take part in creating a long awaited system that grades how well their child’s school is serving.
Tennessee Education Association drops lawsuit challenging dues deduction ban
The Tennessee Education Association (TEA) has officially dropped its legal challenge of a new state law banning unions from deducting.
- by Sky Arnold
- August 10, 2023
Tennessee teachers looking for a fresh start in the new school year
The new school year is underway across Tennessee and teachers, administrators, parents, and students are looking forward to new opportunities.
- by Vanessa Helgeland
- August 10, 2023
Tennessee picks vendor with no voucher experience to manage its education savings accounts
After failing to reach contract terms with its first choice to run its growing private school voucher program, Tennessee has.
- by Marta W. Aldrich, Chalkbeat Tennessee
- August 10, 2023
Tennessee Comptroller finds CTE grant programs making a difference for rural county students
In 2021, Lewis County Schools’ career and technical education (CTE) department utilized a $124 thousand state grant to give its.
- by Reana Gibson
- August 9, 2023
Governor Lee opens door for temporary mental health orders of protection. Getting lawmakers to approve it won’t be easy.
Governor Bill Lee is opening the door for members of the Tennessee General Assembly to approve a temporary mental health.
- by Sky Arnold
- August 9, 2023
Knox County Schools special education task force makes recommendations to address “cultural problems”
A special education task force says Knox County Schools (KCS) needs curriculum modifications and other culture changes to ensure special.
- by Reana Gibson
- August 9, 2023
Activists banned from Memphis school property can’t return early, federal judge rules
Two of the Memphis activists who were banned in May from entering Memphis-Shelby County Schools property lost a bid in.
- by Laura Testino, Chalkbeat Tennessee
- August 8, 2023
Memphis-Shelby County Schools begins new school year without a permanent superintendent
Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) kicked off the 2023-24 school year Monday morning with teachers holding welcome back signs for students.
- by Reana Gibson
- August 8, 2023
‘State of the States’: New Report Highlights Teacher Diversity Strategies
Research consistently shows that having one or more teachers of color has a dramatic, positive impact on students of color,.
- by Beth Hawkins, The 74
- August 8, 2023