Lawsuit challenges zero tolerance policies for ‘threats of mass violence’ in schools

Two families in Tennessee’s Williamson County school district have filed a federal lawsuit against Gov. Bill Lee and the Williamson.

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Bedford County Schools announces new ESL coordinator role

Bedford County Schools has created a new English as a Second Language (ESL) and Instructional Support Coordinator role to address.

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House District 34 candidates disagree little on LGBTQ-related issues, charter school controversies

Voters in Tennessee House District 34 got a chance to ask GOP primary candidates – incumbent Tim Rudd and his.

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Tennessee’s Education Department is getting a new Chief Program Officer

The Tennessee Department of Education has selected Milan Special School District Director Jonathan Criswell as Chief Program Officer (CPO) for.

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Memphis-Shelby County Schools appoints new assistant superintendent

Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) Superintendent Marie Feagins has appointed 25-year education veteran Janice Tankson as the district’s new superintendent of.

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Hamilton County Schools approves revised budget with $50K starting salary for teachers

The Hamilton County Schools Board of Education voted 8-0 to approve a $663 million revised budget during Thursday’s special called.

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Tennessee STEM Innovation Network says Innovation Hubs are ‘transforming’ STEM education

A new white paper from the Tennessee STEM Innovation Network says that Tennessee’s Regional STEM Innovation Hubs are having a.

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University of Memphis announces $1M investment in AI-related programming

The University of Memphis is investing $1 million in academic and research programming relating to artificial intelligence to better prepare.

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UT-Chattanooga receives College of Distinction designation

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga has been designated a 2024-2025 College of Distinction and a Tennessee College of Distinction, a recent.

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Memphis-Shelby County School Board candidates discuss literacy, project funding and need to build public trust

Voters in the Memphis-Shelby County school district got a chance to hear from several school board candidates about their thoughts.

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