Governor pulls plug on Education Freedom Scholarships and vows to revisit the plan next year
Governor Bill Lee conceded that there’s no pathway for his signature education bill to pass this session and vowed to.
Representative Bo Mitchell suggests Metro Schools bulldoze buildings before allowing organizations serving high numbers of students of color use them
West Nashville Representative Bo Mitchell, D-Nashville, provided Metro Nashville Public Schools with some eyebrow raising advice on the House floor.
- by Sky Arnold
- April 18, 2024
Bipartisan vote leads to passage of legislation to reduce the number of fourth-graders held back under new reading requirements
In an rare move of bipartisanship, the State Senate sent legislation to Governor Lee’s desk Wednesday that should ease some.
- by Reana Gibson
- April 17, 2024
Commissioner Lizzette Reynolds’ qualifications come under fire again during debate on the House floor
House Democrats continued their push for the removal of Tennessee Department of Education Commissioner Lizzette Reynolds Tuesday during a discussion.
- by Reana Gibson
- April 17, 2024
Governor’s Education Freedom Scholarship Plan faces uphill battle for passage
Governor Lee’s signature education proposal this year appears to be on life support. Tuesday afternoon both the Senate Finance, Ways,.
- by Sky Arnold
- April 16, 2024
Five Things to Know About Missy Testerman, the 2024 National Teacher of the Year
Missy Testerman has enjoyed a teaching career that is decades longer than most, spending more than 30 years in first-.
- by Greg Toppo, The 74
- April 16, 2024
House education leaders decline to vote on bill outlawing marriage between first cousins
Two State Representatives who’ve played a big role in education legislation this session were among the nine Republicans who declined.
- by Sky Arnold
- April 11, 2024
Senate passes legislation to arm teachers following heated debate and clearing of spectators
The Tennessee State Senate passed a bill allowing teachers to be armed in the classroom following a chaotic discussion that.
- by Reana Gibson
- April 10, 2024
“Data bill” continues to advance in the House. Supporters say it will help better prepare students for Tennessee’s changing economy.
Members of the House Government Operations Committee unanimously advanced legislation Monday that’s designed to help the state do a better.
- by Sky Arnold
- April 9, 2024
Legislation requiring children to watch a video produced by group that opposes abortion heads to the governor’s desk
A bill that would require schoolchildren to watch a fetal development animation video made by abortion opposition group Live Action.
- by Reana Gibson
- April 4, 2024