Scarlett Family Foundation launches new Nashville Public Schools Data Finder
The education philanthropic organization Scarlett Family Foundation recently launched a new tool designed to allow parents and other education stakeholders.
Memphis-Shelby County Schools recommends approval for an all-girls public charter school
The Memphis-Shelby County Schools charter review team recommended school board members approve an application for the Memphis Grizzlies Preparatory STEAM.
- by Brandon Paykamian
- July 24, 2024
New report suggests students still need more academic support after COVID-19
A new report from the education research organization NWEA suggests that K-12 academic performance is still lagging behind pre-pandemic trends,.
- by Brandon Paykamian
- July 23, 2024
Education Lottery sets new record for education funding
The Tennessee Education Lottery has set yet another new fiscal year record for funds generated for education, transferring a total.
- by Brandon Paykamian
- July 23, 2024
Tennessee Democrats quick to support Kamala Harris’ presidential bid. A popular VP pick has history with school vouchers.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has a history with an issue Tennessee Democrats have spent the last year opposing.
- by Tennessee Firefly Staff
- July 23, 2024
UT Haslam College ranks first and second for graduate and undergrad supply chain programming
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville's Haslam College of Business has once again received national recognition for its programming relating to supply.
- by Brandon Paykamian
- July 22, 2024
SCORE report notes improvements in ELA and math scores
A recent report from the State Collaborative on Reforming Education (SCORE) analyzing results from the 2024 Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program.
- by Brandon Paykamian
- July 19, 2024
Memphis-Shelby County school board member drops out of race for re-election
Memphis-Shelby County School Board member Frank Johnson announced on Facebook that he’s officially dropping out of the District 7 school.
- by Brandon Paykamian
- July 19, 2024
Sumner County Schools officials discuss upcoming budget as deadline looms
The Sumner County Board of Education discussed potential ways to approach the 2024-25 fiscal year budget at Tuesday’s regular meeting.
- by Brandon Paykamian
- July 18, 2024
More Tennessee schools now eligible for free meal programs
More school districts in Tennessee are now able to serve free meals to students, thanks to recent changes in federal.
- by Brandon Paykamian
- July 17, 2024