Tennessee expands teacher apprenticeship program with $5 million subgrant
The Tennessee Department of Education and the Tennessee Grow Your Own Center announced a $5 million subgrant to increase access.
What qualities should the next superintendent in Memphis have? One student and one teacher see race and gender differently
Six months after former Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) superintendent Joris Ray resigned while facing claims of abusing his power, the.
- by Tennessee Firefly Staff
- February 21, 2023
Once a vocal charter advocate, Hakeem Jeffries Expected to “downplay support as new House Minority Leader
As the nation sat through 15 rounds of voting for Speaker of the House earlier last month, C-SPAN’s cameras frequently.
- by Linda Jacobson, The 74
- February 21, 2023
Proposed legislation would fill the “middle skills gap” Tennessee employers need
56% of the jobs in Tennessee require at least some education beyond a high school diploma but not a four-year.
- by Sky Arnold
- February 20, 2023
Knox County School Board members refuse resolutions to “empower” parents, prohibit explicit content, and support women’s sports and literacy
Each year the Knox County Board of Education provides members of the Tennessee General Assembly with a list of legislative.
- by Tennessee Firefly Staff
- February 17, 2023
Education Commissioner says new school funding formula will give teachers an average $1,250 raise
One of major selling points in last year’s passage of the Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement Act was that it.
- by Sky Arnold
- February 17, 2023
Memphis Representative says Tennessee needs to do a better job providing school options to low income families
Public charter schools are designed to provide parents with an opportunity to send their children to the school that best.
- by Reana Gibson
- February 16, 2023
Representative Scott Cepicky cuts back the amount he wants to provide teachers for classroom supplies
Culleoka Representative Scott Cepicky drew cheers from public school teachers when he proposed legislation this year to provide them with.
- by Tennessee Firefly Staff
- February 15, 2023
Equity Builder or Racial Barrier: Debate Rages Over Role of 8th-Grade Algebra
This story was produced by The 74, a non-profit, independent news organization focused on education in America. It’s critical for student success in.
- by Jo Napolitano, The 74
- February 15, 2023
Tennessee Senate approves adding Hamilton County to ESA/voucher program
Originally published by The Center Square. (The Center Square) –A bill to add Hamilton County schools to Tennessee’s pilot education savings account program.
- by Jon Styf, The Center Square
- February 15, 2023