Memphis-Shelby County Schools invests millions into key staffing roles
Memphis Shelby County Schools (MSCS) announced a $3.4 million investment into elevating critical district positions Tuesday.
THEC launches ‘FAFSA Frenzy’ resources to help students apply for financial aid
The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) is partnering with several education and community organizations across the state to launch its.
- by Brandon Paykamian
- July 16, 2024
UT-Knoxville to lead $25M nuclear technology research consortium
The University of Tennessee at Knoxville has been named the lead institution for a $25 million cooperative agreement awarded by.
- by Brandon Paykamian
- July 16, 2024
State Board of Education changes rules for students in out-of-state mental health facilities
The Tennessee State Board of Education unanimously voted Monday to pass emergency revisions to rules outlining admission requirements for Tennessee.
- by Brandon Paykamian
- July 16, 2024
Beacon Poll notes voters’ concerns about public education along with support for former President Trump and Sen. Blackburn
A new statewide survey from the Beacon Center of Tennessee found 50 percent of registered voters in Tennessee are dissatisfied.
- by Brandon Paykamian
- July 15, 2024
Conservative challenger Rick Scarbrough is outraising Rep. John Ragan. Ragan responded with mailers that stretch the truth.
This year Representative John Ragan’s, R-Oak Ridge, has attracted headlines for proposing multiple bills dealing with hot button social issues.
- by Sky Arnold
- July 15, 2024
NEA Staffers Locked Out After 3-Day Strike Disrupts Convention, Biden Speech
The National Education Association and members of its employees union are back at the bargaining table after a three-day strike.
- by Lauren Wagner, The 74 contributor
- July 15, 2024
Knox County school board votes to revise book ban policies
The Knox County Board of Education voted Thursday to revise district policies regarding the removal of books containing sexual or.
- by Brandon Paykamian
- July 12, 2024
Conservative challenger Ray Jeter outraises Rep. Scott Cepicky with Maury County contributions
Representative Scott Cepicky, R-Culleoka, has won three elections for House district 64 by comfortable margins, but this week’s campaign filings.
- by Sky Arnold
- July 12, 2024
University of Memphis childhood programs receive state grants for early intervention services
Two early intervention resource agencies for young children with developmental delays and disabilities at University of Memphis received three new.
- by Brandon Paykamian
- July 12, 2024