Knox County parents will know later this month if their children are at risk for retention under new reading requirements
In two weeks, parents in Knox County will know if their children are at risk of having to repeat the.
School board members propose separate resolutions to oppose new law allowing teachers to carry guns
Two members of the Knox County Schools (KCS) Board of Education are proposing competing resolutions to push back on a.
- by Reana Gibson
- May 3, 2024
School “vouchers” attracted headlines this legislative session, but charter support could have the lasting impact
Members of the Tennessee General Assembly adjourned the legislative session Thursday following more than three months of sometimes contentious and.
- by Sky Arnold
- April 26, 2024
Senate fails to pass bill to ban pride flags in the classroom
A controversial bill that would ban pride flags in Tennessee classrooms failed to receive the necessary 17 votes needed to.
- by Reana Gibson
- April 24, 2024
Tennessee General Assembly passes legislation to allow teachers to carry guns in school
The Tennessee House chamber once again turned into chaos Tuesday following debate on legislation involving guns. House members voted 68-28.
- by Reana Gibson
- April 24, 2024
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.
- by Sky Arnold
- April 22, 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
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