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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Survey: parents ‘in the dark’ about how K-12 testing data is used for academic support

While parents strongly support the use of statewide summative assessments to measure student progress, many believe that few K-12 leaders.

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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 Higher Ed Commission notes increase in ‘college-going rate’

New data from the Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) notes “significant momentum” in today’s increasing college-going rate in Tennessee, highlighted.

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TDOE announces $2.6M in Perkins Reserve Grant awards to support CTE and STEM learning

The Tennessee Department of Education has awarded more than $2.6 million in Perkins Reserve Grant (PRG) grant funds to 55.

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